UFC 235 ADDS JOHNNY WALKER VS. MISHA CIRKUNOV

There are a couple intriguing new bouts which were revealed for upcoming battle cards, and here 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 his UFC 235 matchup against Misha Cirkunov, also filling in on short notice will be Johnny Walker. UFC 235 take place March 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAFighting.com broke the news of this replacement matchup. Walker (16-3) seems like he is the next huge thing in 205lbs. The Brazilian is on an eight-fight win series and is 2-0 at the UFC with back-to-back KOs over Justin Ledet and Khalil Rountree. He’s a superstar in the making and this battle will give him the chance to beat a ranked fighter and leap in the division’s top-10. Cirkunov (14-4) is 5-1 in the UFC with all his wins coming by stoppage, but he himself has been knocked out twice. Cirkunov was arguably the best potential at the light heavyweight division at one stage, but Walker is now, and I would have to believe Walker will be a large favorite to win this fight.
Alejandro Perez vs. Cody Stamann, UFC 235
Because of an accident to Song Yadong, Alejandro Perez will now take on Cody Stamann at UFC 235. Perez (21-6-1) is 7-1-1 in the UFC and beat Eddie Wineland in his last fight. Stamann (17-2) is currently 3-1 in the UFC and is coming from a submission loss to Aljamain Sterling. Perez has an awesome album but stylistically Stamann presents matchup problems for him. I think Perez will be the favorite as a result of his win streak, but Stamann is quite 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 in Bridgestone Arena at Nashville, Tennessee. Rodney James broke the news. Pena (5-1) is 1-1 in the UFC and also lost a split decision to Michael Trizano his out time. Peterson (17-7) is currently 1-1 at the UFC too and is coming off of a split decision win over Matt Bessete. Close battle here between two men who must obtain more consistency, but based on his popularity Pena will 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 at UFC on ESPN 2, taking place March 30 in Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Branch (22-5) is 2-2 in his latest 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 off of back-to-back stoppage wins over Thales Leites and Gerald Meerschaert. Branch was on a fantastic win series for a while but both knockout losses he’s in the UFC worries me. I would have to favor Hermansson within this one only according to his momentum and also the fact he is the younger and larger fighter in this matchup.
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