Dos Santos Miocic Prediction
UFC 211, taking place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on May 13, is set to provide some of the best action inside the Octagon in 2017. The night is headlined by a rematch between Stipe Miocic and Junior dos Santos for the world heavyweight title. Their first matchup at UFC on FOX 13 in 2014 was a back-and-forth battle that ended in a close but unanimous decision for the Brazilian. Now the tables have turned, as Miocic is the champion and hopes to retain his belt against the last person to defeat him.
But while the main event is sure to produce fireworks, so is a multitude of other fights on the card. Undefeated Joanna Jedrzejczyk will defend her strawweight belt against Jessica Andrade, who has won her last three bouts including a unanimous decision victory over Angela Hill in February. Demian Maia, who has won six consecutive, fights Jorge Masvidal for a chance to take on Tyron Woodley for the welterweight title. Other fights of interest: former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar vs. rising star Yair Rodriguez and Eddie Alvarez -- looking to rebound after a loss to Conor McGregor - vs. Dustin Poirier.
At this point in time, Miocic is the more accurate striker and accuracy usually wins the race. If dos Santos can end the fight within two rounds he has a great chance to win. Stipe Miocic and Junior Dos Santos are fighting for more than the UFC heavyweight belt, they're fighting to be the baddest man on the planet. Don't miss the action on May 13 live on Pay-Per-View.
Does it get more loaded than that?
That's why dos Santos is happy to make a prediction for his fight against Miocic — one with a much different outcome than the 25-minute instant classic they put on the last time. Who walks out of UFC 211 the king of the heavyweights and the baddest man on the planet?
UFC 211 stories
Cheat Sheets: Miocic vs. Dos Santos Jedrzejczyk vs. Andrade Maia vs. Masvidal Edgar vs. Rodriguez
EA Sports simulations: Miocic vs. Dos Santos Jedrezejczyk vs. Andrade
Poll: Pick the UFC 211 winners
Fight Metric: A look at Stipe Miocic vs. Junior Dos Santos
Dos Santos Miocic Prediction
ESPN Stats and Info: UFC 211 By The Numbers
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Listen: UFC 211 preview, interviews with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Stipe Miocic
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk to defend title against Jessica Andrade
Demian Maia, Jorge Masvidal booked for May 13
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