MMA ODDS AND ENDS FOR TUESDAY: UPCOMING UFC CARD UPDATES

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A pair of upcoming fight cards have received upgrades to them, and I’ll give my thoughts on the new bouts in the current MMA odds and ends.
Chance Rencountre vs. Kyle Stewart, UFC on ESPN+ 1 (UFC Fight Night 143)
We hopefully have the previous fight card update for the UFC on ESPN+ one card this weekend, taking place Saturday in Barclays Center at Brooklyn, New York. Chance Rencountre finally has his opponent as he will take on Octagon newcomer Kyle Stewart in a lightweight bout on the card. ESPN first broke news. Rencountre’s original opponent Randy Brown was pulled from the card because of a rumored USADA flagging, while Dwight Grant wasn’t cleared to fight due to an eye injury. Rencountre (12-3) lost a decision to Belal Muhammad in his UFC debut but’d won four consecutive bouts before it. Stewart (11-1) has just lost once in his profession, to top LFA prospect James Nakashima, and in his final bout conquered Braden Smith by decision. I believe most will look to fade Rencountre inside this area, and that I expect Stewart to actually be a slight favorite here despite making his UFC debut on short notice.
Lando Vannata vs. Marcos Rosa, UFC 234
Lightweight Lando Vannata recently reupped a new four-fight contract with the UFC, and he now returns to combat Octagon newcomer Marcos Rosa in UFC 234, occurring February 10 in Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. ESPN broke the information. Vannata (9-3-2) only has a 1-3-2 record in the UFC, but almost every one of his fights has been exciting that is the reason why the UFC decided to bring him back. He’s coming from a draw against Matt Frevola, and hasn’t actually won a fight as a KO win over John Makdessi at December 2016. Rosa (6-4) is a veteran of the Brazilian regional circuit and has really won three of his last four bouts by stoppage. Finally it seems like the UFC has booked Vannata a winnable fight, and I expect him to be a sizeable favorite to receive his hand raised.
Dong Hyun Ma vs. Devonte Smith, UFC 234
And lastly, Dong Hyun Ma (formerly called”another” Dong Yun Kim) will return at UFC 234 if he chooses on Devonte Smith in what should be an action-packed lightweight bout. Ma (16-8-3) is 3-2 overall from the UFC and is currently riding a three-fight win series including a remarkable TKO win over Takanori Gomi along with a decision win over Damien Brown. Smith (9-1) is 1-0 so far in the UFC with a ridiculous KO win over Julian Erosa. He has won his last five fights, and all nine of his pro wins have come by stoppage, together with his lone defeat a TKO loss to John Gunther. I very much like watching Ma battle and I have to give the UFC matchmakers props for booking what’s sure to be an exciting fight. But I am quite high on Smith and I think he’s likely to come in here and end Ma’s win series. Start looking for Smith to be the favorite in the sportsbooks after his flashy UFC debut.
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