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Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson is our pick for UFC Vegas 94 Fight of the Night

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As a dedicated UFC fan with years of experience under my belt, I am thrilled that London is once again hosting an exciting event with UFC 304 on the horizon. However, before we reach the much-anticipated pay-per-view, there’s UFC Vegas 94 to look forward to.

As UFC 304 approaches in the near future, fight enthusiasts globally are eagerly anticipating the UFC’s return to London, England, which has been missed since the last event in July 2023. Nevertheless, there is still one more UFC event, UFC Vegas 94, taking place before the highly-anticipated pay-per-view in London.

At UFC Vegas 94, Brian Kelleher versus Cody Gibson in the bantamweight division is expected to be the most exciting match-up and likely to win “Fight of the Night” honors. With UFC Denver having taken place a week earlier, this highly anticipated clash between an experienced UFC fighter and a rising contender promises a thrilling back-and-forth contest at UFC Vegas 94.

In the Octagon, Kelleher will participate in his 40th professional fight and his 17th one under UFC contract. At 37 years old, it’s reasonable to assume that his prime fighting years have passed, especially since he currently endures a three-fight losing streak. Yet, Kelleher has consistently delivered thrilling performances for fans throughout his career.

Kelleher has earned five performance bonuses in total, with two being “Fight of the Night” awards from 2017 and 2020. However, his last three bouts ended in losses. Notably, these opponents were top-tier fighters within the division such as Umar Nurmagomedov, Mario Bautista, and Cody Garbrandt. Although Kelleher hasn’t won lately, facing such formidable competitors is a positive sign for future high-energy fights that could result in another “Fight of the Night” award.

Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Gibson is our pick for UFC Vegas 94 Fight of the Night

In the UFC scene of 2020, Kelleher stood out as a busy fighter with an impressive record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Not only did he secure a total of 3 performance bonuses, but his performances were also highly acclaimed. The year marked the pinnacle of his professional career. However, since then, his record has shown a significant decline. In the time following 2020, Kelleher managed to win only 2 bouts, while suffering losses in 4 outings. Three of these defeats came via knockout or submission.

Kelleher and Gibson are both experiencing losing streaks, with Kelleher having lost only his last two bouts. Gibson, meanwhile, has been with the UFC for a second time after his initial tenure from 2014 to 2015 yielded just one win in four fights. Since returning to the promotion, Gibson’s record stands at 0-2, but he put up a strong fight against Brad Katona.

In the final battle of UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter season 31, Gibson went head-to-head with Katona. Although Gibson didn’t secure the victory, their encounter was hailed as one of the top fights of 2023 and even received the “Fight of the Night” title at UFC 292. During this bout, Gibson managed to throw a total of 169 strikes in merely 15 minutes, averaging more than 10 significant strikes per minute throughout the three rounds. If Gibson continues this impressive offensive performance against Kelleher, there’s no doubt that their fight will be the standout match at UFC Vegas 94.

At UFC Vegas 94, Kelleher and Gibson face a challenge in securing a “fight of the night” bonus due to their recent losing streaks. To avoid another loss, they might adopt more cautious strategies instead of engaging in extensive stand-up fighting. Instead, they could utilize the clinch and grappling techniques to control the pace of the bout and limit the risk of taking significant damage. Despite their recent defeats, these fighters have displayed the capacity to deliver engaging matches regardless of the outcome.

In summary, there are several underestimated battles at UFC Vegas 94 with the potential to become the top fight of the night. However, our selection for the best fight is the bantamweight contest between Kelleher and Gibson.

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2024-07-19 22:13

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