[UPDATE November 11, 2017: Frankie Edgar has been replaced on the card by Jose Aldo. New prediction below. and odds ]
UFC 218 (Saturday, Dec. 2, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit) might appear that the pay-per-view that gets dropped in the shadow of the spectacular UFC 217 card, but it should not feel inadequate when it has among the best championship fights of the year plus a sweet symphony of MMA action on the undercard.
At the primary event, featherweight champion Max Holloway will defend his title against Frankie“The Answer“ Edgar former featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
From the co-main occasion, heavyweight extraordinaire Francis“The Predator“ Ngannou has left a path of destruction in his wake and is searching for another victim when he chooses on UFC veteran Alistair Overeem. In 31, Ngannou has a chance to throw himself into the title picture and also make good on UFC President Dana White’s prophecy of being the next big thing. No pressure.
While we are going to hand out“next big thing“ tags, there is nobody“thing-ier“ than lightweight Justin Gaethje, who will be placing his perfect record on the line against former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.
The UFC 218 card hits all the right notes. Let us add to the euphony by breaking down the main and co-main occasions and finding the best bets of the evening.
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