The UFC is thinking about reserving a fascinating lightweight connection between top-15 wrestlers. My thoughts on that new matchup plus a few new bouts added to Nashville in the current 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 event in May, according to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani. The battle is not finalized yet but is very likely to be made official soon. Lee (17-4) is 10-4 in the UFC and in his last fight lost a five-round choice to Al Iaquinta. Before the Iaquinta loss, Lee had put on a beatdown on Edson Barboza and despite a submission loss to Tony Ferguson before he remains one of the best lightweights in the sport today. Gillespie (13-0) is a perfect 6-0 in the UFC and in his last fight picked up a TKO win over Yancy Medeiros. Lee is one of those top-ranked lightweights in the UFC and is really the younger fighter in this matchup, but I truly think in Gillespie and believe that he has the capability to be a winner in this sport. It is likely to become a hard-fought struggle, but one I think Gillespie can win. I am curious to see what the betting line will be for this one, however if Gillespie is a puppy there would definitely be worth betting on him at plus cash.
Chris Gruetzemacher vs. Jesus Pinedo, UFC Fight Night 148
An enjoyable lightweight bout between Chris Gruetzemacher and Jesus Pinedo will happen at UFC Fight Night 148, set for March 23 in Bridgestone Arena at Nashville, Tennessee. Gruetzemacher (12-4) is currently 2-2 at the UFC and is coming off of a barbarous TKO win over Joe Lauzon. Pinedo (16-4-1) is riding a seven-fight win series and defeated Devin Powell by decision within his UFC debut. Pinedo is a really wonderful prospect but Gruetzemacher has more expertise against a high level of competition and predicated on the triumph over Lauzon he has to be at least 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 off of a split decision win over Joseph Morales. Espinosa (13-5, 1 NC) is riding a four-fight win streak such as a knockout win in Dana White’s Contender Series past summer. Shelton has not been anything special from the UFC while Espinosa looks like he has some good potential. I’d anticipate a snug line here, with a little lean to the more dynamic Espinosa.
Chris Gutierrez vs. Ryan MacDonald, UFC Fight Night 148
Additionally at UFC Fight Night 148, bantamweight Chris Gutierrez will meet short-notice replacement Ryan MacDonald. Gutierrez (12-4-1) is coming off of a submission reduction to Raoni Barcelos in his UFC debut but had won three consecutive fights prior to that. MacDonald (10-0) is a undefeated prospect who is coming off of a submission win in LFA. He is taking the fight on short notice to get a wounded Martin Day. This should be a competitive struggle but regardless of the short notice, the simple fact that MacDonald hasn’t lost may make him a little betting popular at open here.
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