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UFC 205's main event offers a true superfight for the ages, the featherweight champion vs the lightweight champion. Rarely do we get such a fight, and rarely are the champions so skillful and in their prime.
UFC 205 - Conor McGregor vs Eddie Alvarez
"The Notorious" Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor needs no introduction, the 'Notorious' one's reputation proceeds him ten fold. He is the sneakiest of southpaws and an enigma in his own right; he is both a pressure fighter and masterful counter puncher who finds a way to aggressively push forward all while countering perfectly with footwork and the facade of spin kicks.
As a more than capable boxer, Conor is one of the best MMA has to offer, his fight against Holloway was a tour de force of head movement, foot placement, counter-intuitive striking with a well round grappling game. His take-down defense improves every fight and the power in his left hand is godly, this is his chance to make history, and it will take a true savage to take that from him.
Eddie "The Underground King" Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is the lineal lightweight champion, the former Bellator lightweight champion, and the current UFC lightweight champion of the world. He is the epitome of pressure fighter and as gritty as they come. He is not timid in the pocket, and he will not back down from a firefight even when badly hurt. Eddie has evolved as a fighter and made a very good choice switching to Mark Henry's camp. He has an excellent jab and great counter right hook, he can land crisp shots effectively although he does swing a bit wide in flurries. Eddie has advantages in grappling, and his best bet would be to fight smart against such an unpredictable and wild fighter as McGregor.
The Matchup
The match-up itself is a true marvel! Heart and will are no question here, there will be no quit in either man. This fight will end with consciousness being seized, there will be no taps or scorecards. Both men throw with heavy power and constant aggression. Conor carries the essence of Irish spirit and pugilism, he is a black belt at throwing hands. His left hand is truly devastating, and it is the opponent's job to avoid that shot at all costs.
Eddie has become more of a grappler in his UFC tenure, but he truly is a kick boxer at heart and rarely used his grappling aside from submissions to finish a hurt opponent. The heart of Eddie is never in question, but his ability to take a shot somewhat is. The first fight against Chandler was a true War, and he left with a badly broken jaw due to many unanswered shots in that fight. Alvarez has a bad habit of getting sloppy when he hurts an opponent, Patricky, 'Pitbull' almost put him away with a light counter off a messy flurry from Eddie.
Conor is by far the cleanest and most precise striker Eddie has faced, Pettis is an arguable claim, but the Eddie fought a lesser version of the once powerful champion. This is a tough fight to call as both men have momentum on their side, and power in their hands. Just know this one ends with a KO....
Odds
| Conor (FAVORITE) | Eddie |
|---|---|
| -155 | +135 |
| 1.65 | 2.35 |
| 20/31 | 27/20 |
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