Fight Pass Prelims
Ian McCall vs. Jarred Brooks
The undefeated Brooks is in on short notice here for his UFC debut to replace Neil Seery, hopefully, this fight will take place as McCall has had awful luck in recent years with fights collapsing close to fight time.
Brooks is a great prospect with incredible strength and wrestling, but he is undersized for the division and his striking game needs refinement. I think McCall can use his outside striking game and movement to nullify the inexperienced Brooks.
Prediction: Ian McCall via Decision
Marcin Tybura vs. Justin Willis
UFC newcomer Justin Willis is a huge heavyweight and former college football player. Tybura is a technically sound striker at range and a good submission grappler and those skills should allow him to overcome the strength of Willis. Tybura has two UFC fights under his belt and years of tough tests on the European circuit so he certainly has the experience edge too.
Prediction: Marcin Tybura via Knockout
Roan Carneiro vs. Ryan LaFlare
Carneiro is an excellent grappler but LaFlare should have the edge in wrestling and will probably elect to keep the fight standing. He has the better striking game and should be able to avoid the powerful but winging punches of Carneiro.
Prediction: Ryan LaFlare via Decision
Rick Glenn vs. Phillipe Nover
The UFC will likely cut the loser of this featherweight fight so it is an important one for both men. Nover is a technically sound fighter but he tends to be far too inactive and passive in his fights. Glenn will likely pressure him and his more consistent output should be enough for the win.
Prediction: Rick Glenn via Decision
For Indian audience: UFC 208 LIVE on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD on Sunday, 12 February 2017 at 8.30 am.
