My GOODNESS tonight is going to be pretty epic. It is the first UFC pay-per-view event of 2025 and it looks like there's going to be some great fights.
There's a lot of star power tonight. Kevin Holland is fighting and he's always good fun.
Jiří Procházka and Jamahal Hill are fighting in a very important light heavyweight matchup. I am likely in the minority here but I actually kind of like Jamahal Hill. I also like Jiří too so I just hope it's a fun one.
Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov fight for the Bantamweight Championship and that's going to be suuuuper high level. Striking fans calm down you might see some grappling, oh no!! I'm personally all for it. These men are crazy talented. For what it's worth, Umar can strike pretty well, and Merab is a dangerous volume striker himself.
But honestly, the news I am REALLY pumped on is the main event. It was supposed to be Islam Makhachev versus Arman Tsarukyan for the Lightweight Championship but Arman had to pull out. But no worries because this man is here to save the night!
Let's gooooooo!
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I've always liked Moicano ever since his awesome fight against Brian Ortega in 2017. Tonight, he was supposed to fight Beneil Dariush but is now stepping in to fight for the belt!!
Moicano is always active and always game. He's only lost to recognizable high level names and I do believe people would be surprised to know that. Moicano has only lost to Brian Ortega, Jose Aldo, Jung Chan-sung better known as The Korean Zombie, Rafael Fiziev and Rafael Dos Anjos. Rafael's career still needs more accomplishments but he's still an excellent fighter overall. The other four fighters on that list are likely all Hall of Famers. Moicano is no punk my friends.
Moicano is also a part of a really awesome podcast with well known fighter Gilbert Burns. In general, over recent years Moicano has been more outspoken and frankly hilarious! He just seems like a super relatable dude in many ways. His post fight interviews are straight up cinema. If he shocks the world tonight his interview is going to be an all-timer.
Islam is pretty likable too and he is still the favorite. The guy is insanely proven, well rounded and physically strong. While Islam is naturally a thicker, stronger guy, Moicano is definitely strong enough. Interestingly though. Moicano is slightly taller, with a longer reach AND leg reach. This doesn't feel unimportant.
I'd love Moicano to win tonight man. It would just be awesome. He deserves an epic moment like this. He needs to win for THE MONEY as he always says he CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE. As a guy trying to make a better life, it's just inspiring, and relatable.
LET'S GOOOOOO!!!!
