Mixed Picks: Kattar vs. Chikadze (Patreon)

By Sam (@LiberationistMA)

This is going to be different from the typical fight picks you're used to seeing. Rather than picking every fight, I just give you the picks I feel strongly about.

UFC: Kattar vs. Chikadze | 1.15.2022

Men's featherweight: TJ Brown beats Charles Rosa

Brown was able to follow the instructions of coach James Krause really well in his last fight against  Kai Kamaka. Charles Rosa is one of the slowest and physically weakest fighters in the featherweight division who's really tough to put away. If Brown can't beat Rosa, he's one step away from getting cut from the UFC.

Men's featherweight: Brian Kelleher beats Kevin Croom

Kelleher isn't going to make a title run but should beat Croom who is his most dangerous in the first round. Kelleher has more experience against better talent.

Women's flyweight:  Katlyn Chookagian beats Jennifer Maia

I hate Chookagian. She's a racist, anti-vax, Trumper POS. With that said, she knows how to fight long and win on points and should beat Maia by decision. I hope I'm wrong.

Men's flyweight: Brandon Royval beats Rogerio Bontorin

This could be the sleeper fight of the night. Both are exciting, especially in the first round. Royval though has a bad shoulder that's disrupted his fights before. Bontorin is his most dangerous in the opening minutes then slows down. So long as Royval doesn't get injured, he should take this one. 

Men's featherweight: Giga Chikadze beats Calvin Kattar

Chikadze's punching isn't as pretty as Kattar's but overall, Chikadze should still be the better striker. Chikadze has also learned to pace himself. Kattar's own punches can get pretty ugly as he gets frustrated. Kattar could get finished as Chikadze works him from the outside to possibly catch him with punches or vice versa.