UFC 217 Betting Info

[New York Knight]

Fight Breakdowns and Predictions
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Michael Bisping v Georges St-Pierre

The long-awaited return of Georges St-Pierre has MMA fans everywhere reminiscing of his long highlight reel of a career. The former welterweight champ was dominant in his prime and was one of the most popular fighters on the planet. However, those amazing victories were many years ago and this a new St-Pierre stepping foot in the cage. This a 36-year-old fighter stepping up weight classes to face his toughest competition yet. Michael Bisping hasn’t lost since 2014 and has wins over some of the most talented 185 pound fighters. St-Pierre should have the fan support in New York with his popularity and proximity to his homeland of Canada but this fight will go in Bisping’s favor.

Bisping wins by TKO in the fourth.



Cody Garbrandt v TJ Dillashaw

These two fighters know each other very well. TJ Dillashaw was a former member of Team Alpha Male where Cody Garbrandt also trains. Dillashaw chose to leave the gym and train elsewhere and the break up was not pretty. Both have taken shots at each other on through media making this fight personal. Garbrandt is the undefeated champion but he should expect a war with Dillashaw. Both have excellent striking and good take down defense so this will be a fight on their feet.

Garbrandt wins by decision 49-46



Joanna Jedrzejczyk v Rose Namajunas

Joanna Jedrzejczyk can walk out of Madison Square Garden as the best women’s fighter of all time if she gets her hand raised. The undefeated Polish fighter out works her completion every time a new challenger steps up to face her. With some of the best stamina and striking in the women’s ranks, Jedrzejczyk looks to take the fight the distance to get a technically executed victory. “Thug” Rose is one of the toughest fighters in MMA, never giving in.

Both fighters have never been finished before the end of a fight, Jedrzejczyk wins with a higher output of striking 48-47.



Stephen Thompson v Jorge Masvidal

After coming off a tie and loss in back to back title fights against Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson will have to climb his way back up the welterweight ladder. Standing in his way is the dangerous Jorge Masvidal. Both fighters need a win to hold their place atop of this competitive division.

This will be an even fight between two top 10 welterweights but Masvidal will edge out a split decision win against the “Wonderboy” in this matchup.


Johny Hendricks v Paulo Borrachinha

Paulo Borrachinha is a promising young prospect out of Brazil with an undefeated record, while Johny Hendricks is veteran trying to prove he still belongs. This is test for both fighters, with the winner getting a chance to fight top 15 competition. One of the biggest questions coming in to the fight is if “Big Rigg” Hendricks can make weight after struggling with the issues in his past fights. Weigh in is Friday and if Hendricks makes weight the experienced fighter can gain the upper hand on the overeager newcomer.

Hendricks wins by decision 29-28.

[New York Knight]

Talented card overall-but 2 standouts:


GSP takes so little damage, while JJ dishes out more than anyone.