In one line, I will be providing my own personal description for every fight ahead of us at tonight’s UFC 198. I will also be following the Twitter rule of thumb of keeping them in 140 characters or less. If interested in wagering on this fight card, all lines will be mademade available at Several Bookmakerss. And without further ado, here are my one-liners for UFC 198 in Brazil… MAIN CARD (PAY PER VIEW) Fabricio Werdum (c) vs Stipe Miocic Werdum looks to make history and become known as the greatest heavyweight to ever grace the sport, and standing in his way is Ohio’s Miocic. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs Vitor Belfort The co-main event that pits two popular Brazilian fighters against each other, with the victor being in line for a shot at the gold. Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino vs Leslie Smith This is truly an event, as Cyborg finally makes her long-awaited UFC debut against a tough and game, albeit over-matched opponent in Smith. Corey Anderson vs Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Anderson faces the stiffest test of his professional mixed martial arts career in the form of the Brazilian ex-light heavyweight champion. Warlley Alves vs Bryan Barbarena It was a poor choice to place this welterweight contest on the evening’s main card, though it is a mismatch that should result in a finish. PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX SPORTS 1) Demian Maia vs Matt Brown A highly anticipated, classic “striker vs grappler” match-up in the UFC’s welterweight division that has fight fans champing at the bits. Nate Marquardt vs Thiago Santos An “old blood vs new blood” match-up in the 185-pound division that will determine where Santos fits and if Marquardt should call it quits. John Lineker vs Rob Font A solid barn-burner in the UFC’s bantamweight division that is sure to get the televised prelims rolling on a high-note. PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC FIGHT PASS) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Patrick Cummins A 205-pound match-up that should answer some questions about both fighters, with the main question being whether Lil’ Nog should retire. Sergio Moraes vs Luan Chagas Moraes looks to string together four in a row by taking out short notice promotional newcomer Chagas in impressive fashion. Zubaira Tukhugov vs Renato Moicano An important fight for between a pair of 145-pounders who look to remain undefeated in the UFC and gain relevancy in the division.
