UFC 235 ADDS JOHNNY WALKER VS. MISHA CIRKUNOV

There are a few intriguing new bouts that were shown for upcoming battle cards, and below are my first reactions to these bouts in the current MMA odds and ends.
Johnny Walker vs. Misha Cirkunov, UFC 235
An injury to Ovince Saint-Preux has knocked him out of the UFC 235 matchup against Misha Cirkunov, also filling in on short notice will be Johnny Walker. UFC 235 occur March 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAFighting.com broke the news of this replacement matchup. Walker (16-3) looks like he might be the next huge thing at 205lbs. The Brazilian is about an eight-fight win streak and is 2-0 at the UFC with back-to-back KOs over Justin Ledet and Khalil Rountree. He is a superstar in the making and this battle will give him the opportunity to beat a ranked fighter and leap in the division’s top-10. Cirkunov (14-4) is 5-1 at the UFC with all his wins coming by stoppage, but he has been knocked out twice. Cirkunov was arguably the best prospect in the light heavyweight division at one stage, but Walker is currently, and I would have to believe Walker will be a large favorite to win this battle.
Alejandro Perez vs. Cody Stamann, UFC 235
Due to an accident to Song Yadong, Alejandro Perez will take on Cody Stamann at UFC 235. Perez (21-6-1) is 7-1-1 in the UFC and conquer Eddie Wineland in his final fight. Stamann (17-2) is currently 3-1 in the UFC and is coming from a submission reduction to Aljamain Sterling. Perez has an wonderful record but stylistically Stamann presents matchup problems for him. I think Perez will be the favorite due to his win series, but Stamann is very live here.
Luis Pena vs. Steven Peterson, UFC Fight Night 148
Featherweights Luis Pena and Steven Peterson will meet at UFC Fight Night 148, taking place March 23 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Rodney James broke the news. Pena (5-1) is 1-1 at the UFC and lost a split decision to Michael Trizano his out time. Peterson (17-7) is 1-1 at the UFC as well and is coming off of a split decision win over Matt Bessete. Close battle here between two men who need to obtain some more consistency, but based on his popularity Pena will surely be the betting favorite in this one despite creating his 145lbs introduction.
David Branch vs. Jack Hermansson, UFC on ESPN two Middleweights David Branch and Jack Hermansson are set to lock horns in UFC on ESPN 2, occurring March 30 in Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Branch (22-5) is 2-2 in his most recent stint in the UFC but is coming from a sudden KO loss to Jared Cannonier. Hermansson (18-4) is 5-2 at the Octagon and is coming from back-to-back stoppage wins over Thales Leites and Gerald Meerschaert. Branch was on a fantastic win series for some time but the two knockout losses he has in the UFC concerns me. I would have to prefer Hermansson in this one just based on his momentum as well as the fact he’s the younger and larger fighter in this matchup.
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