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UFC Fight Night: Can Dennis Bermudez handle Chan Sung Jung's aggression?

SportsLine MMA expert Hugh Citron explains why he's backing Dennis Bermudez in UFC Fight Night from Houston.

 

What: UFC Fight Night, Bermudez vs. Jung

When: Sat., Feb. 4

Where: Houston

TV: FS1; Prelims 8 p.m. ET, Main card 10 p.m. ET

Odds: Bermudez (-170), Jung (+140)

Odds courtesy of Stratosphere Sportsbook

We only cashed one out of three last Saturday, leaving us 4-3 in 2017 at a slight profit.

This Saturday night from Houston, Featherweights Dennis Bermudez and Chan Sung Jung battle in the main event.

Bermudez, a mainstay in the lower weight divisions of the UFC, is coming off two decision wins in 2016 and should be primed for a top performance against Jung.

Bermudez also owns a split decision win in 2013 over current interim Featherweight champion Max Holloway.

Jung was last seen in the octagon back in 2013 losing by a 4th-round KO to then-Featherweight champion Jose Aldo. But he has always been a fan favorite for his aggressive style.

I have to back Bermudez as I just can't play a fighter who hasn't fought in over three years.

Pick: Bermudez (-170)

Also on the main card, there's a Lightweight fight between Abel Trujillo and James Vick.

Vick's only loss in 10 fights was his last one when he got KO'ed by highly-ranked Lightweight Beneil Dariush in the first round.

This is a tough fight to handicap, but I lean to Vick, who just seems to have the better overall game.

Pick: Vick (-115)

Veteran Heavyweight Anthony Hamilton (-170) takes on UFC newcomer Marcel Fortuna (+140) in another intriguing fight.

Hamilton, who has traded wins and losses in his last eight fights, has KO power in both hands and could make it a short night for Fortuna, who hasn't fought in almost two years.

Pick: Hamilton (-170)

Hugh Citron
Hugh CitronMMA Expert

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