Bloody Elbow staff have chosen Saturday’s UFC Vegas 56 card, and we’re only inclined to a Jairzinho Rozenstruik win over Alexander Volkov in the main event. As for the co-main event, Stephie Haynes is the only one who goes with Dan Ige above Movsar Evloev. To see the latest betting lines for these fights, go to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Note: Predictions are entered throughout the week and are collected the day before the event. No explanation is required behind each selection and some writers choose not to do so for their own reasons. For example, if Zane Simon introduced all his predictions on Wednesday without adding any explanation, he has no idea if he will be the only one who will approach a fighter for a particular fight.
Alexander Volkov Vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Mookie Alexander: A couple of years ago I would have comfortably chosen Volkov. I think it’s been so long since Volkov looked good and confident in a fight. There is something in this Derrick Lewis fight that may have changed him. His victory over Greg Hardy is aging so badly, as he opted to have a lukewarm kickboxing match due to the alleged concern that Hardy could hurt him with a great shot. Defeat against Aspinall is arguably the worst he has ever seen, and while that could be a credit to Aspinall, Volkov is not usually as competitive. So basically we have a dynamic similar to Lewis’s fight when we talk about Rozenstruik’s fight, except that Rozenstruik is not easy to hurt and is more technical. I get the feeling that Volkov can win much of this fight just out of activity until he does, that is, that Rozenstruik will achieve something massive and Volkov will sink. I’m pretty sure I won’t really like every second of this contest if that doesn’t end in a KO. Jairzinho Rozenstruik per TKO, round 4.
Zane Simon: I just don’t think Volkov is fast enough to get in and out of range while hitting Rozenstruik for a while. It has even seemed like a slower pace lately, struggling to keep up with cardio and pace even in fights where it seemed like it would be a clear advantage. And while there’s certainly room for Volkov to get eliminated and work on a really honestly decent top game, he doesn’t start much wrestling if his opponent doesn’t try to tie with him first, and that won’t be part of Rozenstruik’s game. game. Add to that a recent change of pitch and his own admission to fight in his performances, and I’ll take Jairzinho Rozenstruik for TKO, round 2.
Staff choosing Volkov: Victor, Dayne Staff choosing Rosebush: Mookie, Zane, Stephie
Dan Ige Vs. Movsar Evloev
Mookie Alexander: This is difficult because Ige has very good blow power and it is very difficult for most fighters to overcome because of their complete game. It’s hard to rule out how often he throws a round in a three-round and how that seems like a quick way to lose a clear decision to Evloev. He will fight and have the edge on the carpet you would suspect. I think Ige’s best route to victory is to keep him standing and look for strength shots, but it’s easier said than done. Movsar Evloev by unanimous decision.
Zane Simon: I’m a little worried about what happens to Evloev when he comes across a real puncher who can fit into his pretty predictable game plan. And while I’m not sure Ige is the best-fitting fighter in the world, he has absolutely the power to make Evloev pay, especially if he can catch Evloev early on when he dives into his pocket. Still, even though Ige is a capable fighter, it’s hard not to think about how TKZ dropped him and wrapped him up with a dominant positional control in his fight and assume that Evloev can’t do the same. Even if I think I might have a couple of very hairy moments, I have to make Movsar Evloev by decision.
Staff selection Ige: Stephie Staff selection Evloev: Mookie, Zane, Victor, Dayne
Michael Trizano Vs. Lucas Almeida
Zane Simon: Lucas Almeida starts very fast, with a lot of power and well-equipped meters. In addition to his penchant for jumping with fast submissions, there is a good chance he will put a fright on Trizano in the first round of this fight. However, when the fights start to last a little longer, the shallow depth of Almeida’s game begins to become much more evident, and he loses quite quickly. Trizano has always been very hard to hurt, and it has become harder to steal them as he learns to fight behind his blow. Don’t think that Almeida can catch this one if she goes far. Michael Trizano by decision.
The staff choosing Trizano: Mookie, Zane, Dayne, StephieThe staff choosing Almeida:
Poliana Botelho Vs. Karine Silva
Zane Simon: Hard fight to choose from. Bottle usually starts fights with all the right ideas, throwing with power, dominating the clinch positions, hitting knockouts. But it is so hard and so tense that the drop in efficiency is usually sharp. On the other hand, Karine Silva seems to be still trying to figure out what a functional MMA game is like. He has trouble finding range with his blows, and a remarkable willingness to pull his guard and work from behind for long stretches. I will take Poliana Botelho, just because she has fought at this level, she knows what to expect and she starts strong. But this fight could get a little ugly as it progresses. Poliana Botelho by decision.
The staff choosing Botelho: Mookie, Zane, Dayne, StephieThe staff choosing Silva:
Alonzo Menifield v. Askar Mozharov
Mookie Alexander: When the card starts, Mozharov’s real record will be 56-189. Alonzo Menifield by KO, round 1.
Zane Simon: In Mozharov’s last defeat, he gave a single elbow from the top control. I’m catching Alonzo Menifield for TKO, round 1.
Staff choosing Menifield: Mookie, Zane, Dayne, Stephie Staff choosing Mozharov:
Adashev v Zarrukh Oda ‘Osbourne
Zane Simon: Adashev’s game is very limited at this point in his career. He was able to walk out the door and functionally deactivate Ryan Benoit with low kicks for his only UFC victory, but even after putting Benoit on one leg in the first 30 seconds, he still felt like a struggling fighter. find your comfort zone in the cage. . Osbourne is a rare flyweight who can fight with reach and use it well. It should also have a strong speed advantage. Ode ‘Osbourne by decision.
Selected staff Adashev: Selected staff Osbourne: Zane, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie
Poll
Who wins?
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44%
Alexander Volkov (97 votes)
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55%
Jairzinho Rozenstruik (123 votes)
220 votes in total Vote now