UFC FIGHT NIGHT MAIA vs CONDIT LONG ISLAND MMA PREVIEW

     In recent news the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has rescheduled a bout between Damian Maia and Carlos Condit from its original booking on UFC 202 to now headline the fast approaching UFC on Fox 21 which will take place on August 27th. While both men are well rounded mixed martial artists both are known for their specialties which for Maia is certainly his Jiu Jitsu while for Condit it would be his striking skills. This bout will likely come down to the man that is able to establish greater control of his opponent and as Maia has shown in his recent fights he is absolutely been able to do just that. However, although able to control well, as the fight ages into the later rounds Maia has shown that he is vulnerable to skilled strikers assuming they also possess skilled wrestling abilities. This was displayed in his bout against Long Island MMA’s Ryan LaFlare. As the rounds passed it began to sway more and more in LaFlare’s favor although in this instance Maia was still able to achieve victory.
          Under the circumstances that Carlos Condit is able to drag Damian Maia into deep water and consistently stand up or avoid the takedown all together this could be a dangerous match up for him. However, this begs the question of whether Condit possesses the Jiu Jitsu skill set to survive the early onslaught of grappling that Maia is undoubtedly going to bring to the octagon that night for the main event? Who will be able to enforce their will come August 27th? If Maia is able to win what does this mean for him and a possible title shot? If Condit wins where will he find himself in the rankings after breaking the prominent win streak of Maia? Sound off below with your feelings and opinions about this match up!

Josh Koscheck to face Erick Silva on UFC Fight-Night LaFlare vs. Maia

Josh Koscheck recently fought at UFC 184 losing by a brutal front choke courtesy of Jake Ellenberger. 

A lot of people were under the impression that the Ellenberger fight was going to be Josh’s final fight inside the octagon, but on short notice Koshceck stepped up to fill a co main even spot on the Ryan LaFlare Vs. Demian Maia card in Rio.

Koscheck Vs. Sila will serve as the Co-Headliner at UFC fight-night 62 in Rio de Janeiro.

The Main card is looking solid with Long Island MMA’s Ryan LaFlare at the top of the card.

 Main Card:
Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare
Erick Silva vs. Josh Koscheck
Gilbert Burns vs. Alex Oliveira
Tony Martin vs. Leonardo Santos
Shayna Baszler vs. Amanda Nunes