The UFC train rolls on. UFC Oklahoma City was a fairly exciting card (I went 11-1, thank you very much), and the UFC hopes for the same this weekend in Abu Dhabi. For my MMA Underdog Pick of the Week: UFC Abu Dhabi, I’ve got a live dog from the prelims. Let’s get it on, c’mon!
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MMA Main Card Pick of the Week: UFC Abu Dhabi
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Gusko (aka UFC Abu Dhabi)
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Anything can happen in an MMA fight, especially in the heavyweight division with the amount of power athletes that size can generate. So going in on a heavyweight dog is a solid strategy. That’s what I’m doing this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
Thomas ‘The Train’ Peterson is heads and shoulders better on the feet than grappling specialist Valter Walker, who has submitted four straight opponents. However, what makes Peterson a live dog is the fact that he is also a very strong grappler with good takedown defense. He should (hopefully) be able to dictate where this fight takes place (on the feet, please) and use that to his advantage to get his hand raised.
UFC Abu Dhabi Underdog Pick: Thomas Peterson ML (+163)
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