UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm (Preview & Predictions)

Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 1)

#1 Khalil Rountree vs. Micha? Oleksiejczuk

Khalil Rountree will look to make a statement at UFC 219

Khalil Rountree has consistently underperformed over the course of his MMA career. His striking and grappling skills are above average but never quite seem to mesh together inside the Octagon.

Regardless, against Micha? Oleksiejczuk look for Rountree to open up and let his hands go. Rountree is the better grappler as well, could possibly finish this fight on the ground by way of either strikes or a submission, provided that he pushes the pace.

Nevertheless, fans can expect Rountree to win a clear-cut decision after dominating Micha? Oleksiejczuk over the course of 3 rounds.

Prediction: Khalil Rountree def. Micha? Oleksiejczuk via Decision

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#2 Myles Jury vs. Rick Glenn

Myles Jury started off his UFC career red hot but seems to have fallen off since a disappointing loss to Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone.

Jury has excellent grappling and decent striking but seems to have lost the zest he brought to the table before his loss to Cerrone. However, opposite someone such as Rick Glenn, it may not affect Jury as much as it would against the divisional elite.

Provided that Jury is mentally up for the fight, he’s likely to dominate Glenn from pillar to post. Look for the first two rounds to be a striking clinic form Jury with a few takedowns sprinkled here and there. Once in his rhythm, Jury will go in for the kill in Round 3.

Prediction: Myles Jury def. Rick Glenn via Submission