Sage Northcutt to fight John Makdessi at UFC 214

[nuraknu]

UFC officials today announced a shuffle to UFC 214’s fight card that will pair Sage Northcutt against veteran John Makdessi in a lightweight bout.

Northcutt is looking to rebound in the UFC at 155 pounds after a second-round submission loss to welterweight Mickey Gall at UFC on FOX 22, which left him with a 3-2 octagon record. The heavily hyped youngster is reportedly joining Team Alpha Male to prepare for fights after stints at Tristar and ATT Evolution.

John Makdessi steps in to fight Sage Northcutt at UFC 214 after Claudio Puelles pulls out

 

[nuraknu]

Thank goodness Makdessi has no subs...but he might be about to get his first one.

 

[SuperPig]

Somehow this is both a big step up for Sage and possibly a winnable fight for him stylistically since he's also a striker and if nothing else can get takedowns based on being much stronger.

 

[The Big Guy]

Sage is gonna get his shit pushed in

 

[Andrewsimar Palhardass]

Dangerous fight for Sage. Makdessi isn't exactly a world beater but he's fought much tougher competition in the past. His octagon experience is leaps and bounds above Sage's. Damn, I'm not stoked about this booking but it'll be huge for the kid if he wins.

 

[Gay For Longo]

Somehow this is both a big step up for Sage and possibly a winnable fight for him stylistically since he's also a striker and if nothing else can get takedowns based on being much stronger.

I agree
Winnable fight for both guys and will be a big win for either guy
Great match making imo

 

[Rambo John J]

holy shit that pic...Kid is shredded to the Gnar
Insane

pretty good match...Sage has time to figure it all out