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#3. UFC Fight Night: The Main Card
In a bantamweight fight, Rani Yahya takes on Kyung Ho Kang. Quite how Yahya is even still in the UFC is a mystery – the grappling ace is now 37 and has been competing in MMA since 2002. However, he’s still dangerous on the mat, as he showed when he submitted Ray Rodriguez in March.
Kang on the other hand is more dynamic, as he’s an explosive fighter who loves to grapple and exchange positions wildly on the ground. However, ‘Mr Perfect’ may not be as slick as Yahya.
This should be close to call, as Kang may use his youth and explosiveness to wear Yahya out, but he does leave himself open somewhat. The pick is Kang by decision, but to see Yahya win by tapout wouldn’t be a shock.
In a flyweight bout, Joanne Wood faces Taila Santos. Despite a middling record, Wood is still one of the division’s better fighters, with skills in all areas and a dangerous clinch striking game in particular.
Santos is more unproven, but this is her chance to really break into title contention after winning her last three bouts. It’s a tough one to call, but Santos doesn’t seem like the powerful type of fighter who usually gives Wood issues, so ‘Jo Jo’ via decision is the pick.
Finally, Davey Grant faces Adrian Yanez in a bantamweight bout. This one should be fantastic to watch, as both men are aggressive to a fault and neither is likely to back down. However, Grant is not the most durable fighter, while Yanez has shown deadly striking skills and is also a ruthless finisher. Yanez via KO is the pick.
#4. UFC Fight Night: The Prelims
Picks in bold
UFC featherweight division: Tucker Lutz vs. Pat Sabatini
UFC lightweight division: Rafa Garcia vs. Natan Levy
UFC strawweight division: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Lupita Godinez
UFC lightweight division: Fares Ziam vs. Terrance McKinney
UFC flyweight division: Cody Durden vs. Qileng Aori
UFC featherweight division: Sean Soriano vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
UFC strawweight division: Luana Pinheiro vs. Sam Hughes
