The UFC is planning on booking an intriguing lightweight bout between top-15 wrestlers. My thoughts on that brand new matchup and a couple new spells added to Nashville in today’s MMA odds and ends.
Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie, May UFC Event
The UFC is targeting a lightweight bout between Kevin Lee and Gregor Gillespie to headline a yet-to-be-announced occasion in May, according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The battle isn’t finalized yet but is likely to be made soon. Lee (17-4) is 10-4 at the UFC and in his last battle missing a five-round choice to Al Iaquinta. Ahead of the Iaquinta loss, Lee had put on a beatdown on Edson Barboza and despite a entry loss to Tony Ferguson earlier he remains one of the best lightweights in the game today. Gillespie (13-0) is a perfect 6-0 at the UFC and in his final fight picked up a TKO win over Yancy Medeiros. Lee is among those top-ranked lightweights from the UFC and is actually the younger fighter in this matchup, but I really believe in Gillespie and believe he has the capability to be a winner in this game. It’s likely to be a hard-fought fight, but one I believe Gillespie can triumph. I am curious to find out what the gambling line will be with this one, however when Gillespie is a puppy there would surely be value betting on him plus cash.
Chris Gruetzemacher vs. Jesus Pinedo, UFC Fight Night 148
A fun lightweight bout between Chris Gruetzemacher and Jesus Pinedo will take place at UFC Fight Night 148, set for March 23 in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Gruetzemacher (12-4) is currently 2-2 in the UFC and is coming from a brutal TKO win over Joe Lauzon. Pinedo (16-4-1) is riding a seven-fight win streak and defeated Devin Powell by conclusion within his UFC debut. Pinedo is a very nice potential but Gruetzemacher has significantly more experience against a high degree of competition and predicated on the win over Lauzon he has to be slightly favored here.
Eric Shelton vs. Jordan Espinosa, UFC Fight Night 148
A rare flyweight bout between Eric Shelton and also Jordan Espinosa is set for UFC Fight Night 148. Shelton (12-5) is 2-3 in the UFC and is coming from a split decision win over Joseph Morales. Espinosa (13-5, 1 NC) is riding a four-fight win series including a knockout win in Dana White’s Contender Series past summer. Shelton has not been anything special in the UFC while Espinosa looks like he has some solid potential. I’d expect a snug line here, with a slight lean to the dynamic Espinosa.
Chris Gutierrez vs. Ryan MacDonald, UFC Fight Night 148
Also at UFC Fight Night 148, bantamweight Chris Gutierrez will fulfill short-notice replacement Ryan MacDonald. Gutierrez (12-4-1) is coming from a submission loss to Raoni Barcelos in his UFC debut but’d won three consecutive fights before that. MacDonald (10-0) is a undefeated prospect who is coming off of a submission win in LFA. He’s carrying the fight on short notice for an injured Martin Day. This ought to be a competitive fight but despite the brief notice, the fact that MacDonald has never dropped may make him a small betting popular at open here.
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