MMA Junkie Radio co-host Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN 5. UFC on ESPN 5 takes place Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The card airs on ESPN. Colby Covington (14-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) Staple info: Height: 5’11” Age: 31 Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 72″ Last fight: Decision win over Rafael dos Anjos (June 9, 2018) Camp: American Top Team (Florida) Stance/striking style: Southpaw/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + UFC interim welterweight title + 2x NCAA Division I All-American wrestler + Pac-10 wrestling champion + Multiple grappling accolades + 3 KO victories + 4 submission wins + 3 first-round finishes + Consistent pace and pressure ^ Well-conditioned athlete + Improved overall striking ^ Footwork, combos, head movement + Excellent takedown ability ^ Chains attempts, constantly re-wrestles + Tremendous top game ^ Pins, strikes, cooks to submission + Superb wrist-rides and positional awareness +/- 4-0 against UFC southpaws Robbie Lawler (28-13 MMA, 13-7 UFC) Staple info: Height: 5’11” Age: 37 Weight: 170 lbs.
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UFC on ESPN 5 breakdown: Can gritty Robbie Lawler upset Colby Covington’s title hopes? – MMA Junkie