The main event of UFC Vegas 48 is official, with light heavyweights Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill making weight earlier today.
Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card. But first, a message rom Dana White.
If you don't know, now you know.@JohnnyWalker vs @JamahalH is LIVE SATURDAY on @ESPNPlus! #UFCVegas48 pic.twitter.com/zfPxHTX2a7
— danawhite (@danawhite) February 18, 2022
MAIN CARD (7PM ET/4PM PT)
JOAQUIN BUCKLEY (13-4-0) VS. ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSAN (11-4-0)
Andrews: Buckley needs to be a bit careful when striking, but I think he gets the better of Alhassan after some caution.
Andrews Prediction: Joaquin Buckley via TKO
JIM MILLER (33-16-0, 1NC) VS. NIKOLAS MOTTA (12-3-0)
Andrews: Motta is making his debut, coming from DWCS. Miller is a stiff test for a debut, and I have to give Miller the advantage due to his experience even though he nearly 10 years older.
Andrews Prediction: Jim Miller via submission
PARKER PORTER (11-6-0) VS. ALAN BAUDOT (8-2-0)
Andrews: Baudot has the size and reach advantage but has yet to record his first octagon victory. Look for Porter to punch above his weight here.
Andrews Prediction: Parker Porter via TKO
KYLE DAUKAUS (10-2-0, 1NC) VS. JAMIE PICKETT (13-6-0)
Rising stars set to square off 🤜🤛@KyleDaukaus takes on @JamiePickettMMA LIVE from the APEX 📺
[ #UFCVegas48 | TOMORROW | Prelims 4 pmET | Main Card 7 pmET | Live on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/4eq3MT7Zix
— UFC (@ufc) February 18, 2022
Andrews: Daukaus has struggled getting the fight to the ground lately. He faces a goos striker in Pickett. I think Pickett gets the decision.
Andrews Prediction: Jamie Pickett via UD
MAIN EVENT
#10 JOHNNY WALKER (18-6-0) VS. #12 JAMAHAL HILL (9-1-0)
You can feel the intensity through the screen 💢@JohnnyWalker vs @JamahalH goes down TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus 💥
[ #UFCVegas48 | Prelims 4 pmET | Main Card 7 pmET ] pic.twitter.com/IH52x1VdBe
— UFC (@ufc) February 18, 2022
Andrews: Hill avoids the wild stuff and knocks out Walker cold!
Andrews Prediction: Jamahal Hill via TKO
Enjoy the fights.