UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya (Preview & Predictions)
UFC 222 is here, and after several changes to the card, Cris Cyborg headlines the show against former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion Yana Kunitskaya.
Additionally, Frankie Edgar faces dangerous submission specialist Brian Ortega in the evening’s co-main event. Several other intriguing matchups also transpire on the card.
So, without further ado, here are the complete predictions & preview for UFC 222—
*Indian fans can watch UFC 222 from 8:30 am onwards on Sunday, March 4th, Live & Exclusive on SONY ESPN*
#Main Card (PPV)
#1 Cris Cyborg vs. Yana Kunitskaya
UFC 222 was originally supposed to be headlined by a UFC Men’s Featherweight Championship fight between reigning titleholder Max Holloway and challenger Frankie Edgar.
However, Holloway ended up pulling out due to injury, and while Edgar remained on the card, the main event of the evening now has reigning UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg and Yana Kunitskaya stepping in on short notice to do battle with the belt on the line. Cyborg is the better fighter both on the mat and the feet.
Expect Cyborg to gauge her timing & distance early on, and blitz Kunitskaya in Round 2; ending the fight with a barrage of unanswered punches.
Prediction: Cris Cyborg def. Yana Kunitskaya via TKO