Holloway vs. Ortega

Andddd newwwwww

They don't come much better or more interesting than this; two new breed killers in their prime who both have the tools to finish one another.It's very hard to imagine what this fight will look like.

I have no idea how it will play out. Will Ortega be able to breach the distance and stand with Max inside? Will Holloway, who was taken down by Mcgregor, but who fended off Aldo's takedown attempts, be able to keep it standing? Will Ortega be able to match Holloways pace, Can he match his cardio? If Holloway winds ip on the bottom on a bad position will he be able to defend the choke? How good is Ortega's chin and can it stand up to Max's volume? Can Max recover if he eats something heavy from Ortega?

I've no idea, and I don't really know to guess.All I can be sure of is that this fight is as premium as it gets. These guys are the bleeding edge of MMA. There are wins, and there are wins.This  aint no Justino Guppy feed.The glory that awaits the Victor will be beyond question, indisputable.

Man, what a fight.

* Edited at 04.20.2018, 8:40 PM ET *

The more I think about this, the more I think that Holloway will win by late TKO. We've yet to Ortega in deep water and we know he can be rocked courtesy of Guida. I can see Holloway outboxing him and ramping up the pace after the second, and I think Ortega will be overwhelmed.

Holloway by TKO R4.

Franklin's been damn near spot on since Holloway Vs Aldo 1. Gotta give credit where its due. My only rebuttal is that Ortega made Edgar look average on the feet. Clipped with an elbow Frankies never been hit with. and when Ortega hurt him, he finished the job. Something Prime Aldo couldn't even do. 

Ortega could strangle anybody, anybody. If he got a hold of Big Nogs neck it would be over. His striking is improving in leaps and bounds. Ortega hasn't been in deep waters? Most of his wins are 3rd round finishes. Sure, thats not a 4th or 5th round but people also said Leon would gas. We rarely see fighters under 200 pounds gas anymore. 

First real question is can Holloway make it to this fight 100% healthy. Its a tough cut and his training is brutal. 

2nd question, is Holloway's jiu-jitsu that good? He did get submitted by Poirier. and before people bring up the "that was young Holloway" nonsense remember that was young Dustin too. Clearly both Max and Dustin have improved since then but it doesn't take away from the fact that he got strangled by a guy who doesn't strangle people. Ortega does. You don't even have to make a mistake either. Cub didn't do anything wrong, Ortega yanked his head down then slapped on that choke. 

This is the best match-up in UFC Featherweight History imo. Iron vs Iron. Hitman vs Wizard. Honey Badger vs Black Mamba. and neither are even in their prime yet. Can't get any better than this. 

* Edited at 06.25.2018, 11:31 AM ET *

Frankie Edgar has some pretty legit Jiu Jitsu and he was terrified to go to the ground with Ortega. When Edgy Brah and Joe Rogan tell you someone is a phenom on the ground, they aren't kidding.

every dodged strike attempt "WHOOP!" lmfao. Good ole' Chris Berman.