UFC on FOX 20 predictions

For reasons that remain entirely unclear to me, the UFC is putting on yet another show this month. It’s arguably the worst card in the history of the UFC on FOX franchise, but here we are.

What: UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Schevchenko

Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

When: Saturday, the three-fight Fight Pass preliminary card starts at 4:30 p.m. ET, the four-fight Fox preliminary card starts at 6 p.m. and the four-fight Fox card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.

Holly Holm vs.Valentina Shevchenko

I spoke to Johny Hendricks’ striking coach Steven Wright about this bout. He couldn’t have been more effusive with praise for Shevchenko, noting her credentials and ability to score when opponents engage. Here’s the rub: Holm is unlikely to engage her. While he noted two southpaws colliding can sometimes make for surprising action fighting, Holm’s ability to work from behind, getting on her feet after hitting and only working on her terms makes her a …

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