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Tomorrow morning’s UFC Singapore card is a sneaky good one. The main event between former Bellator and ONE Welterweight champion and former UFC Welterweight and Middleweight title challenger Demian Maia is a scintillating fight that will either be terrible, or a true grappler’s delight. If it’s the latter, it could be an ideal way to cap of what should be an entertaining card. The rest of the card is full of fun matchups from the first prelim through the co-main event, featuring the likes of Michael Johnson, Beneil Dariush, Frank Camacho, and various other UFC veterans and enjoyable prospects. All in all, it’s a solid, light card with a lot of potential for entertainment.

Preliminary card (5am/4am CT, ESPN+)

Raphael Pessoa (9-1) vs. Jeff Hughes (10-2, 1 NC)

In August, Pessoa made his UFC debut as fodder for Ciryl Gane, who is fighting on the main card. Pessoa predictably lost, but is a dangerous fighter nonetheless, having finished seven of his nine victims, six of them via knockout. He packs a punch and if he lands flush, he can end Hughes’ night. Unfortunately for him, Hughes has a pretty good chin.

Hughes also needs a win, having gone 0-1 with a no contest in his first two UFC fights. A former Legacy Heavyweight champion, Hughes has the tools to stick around in the UFC and his only loss via finish came against TUF veteran Dan Spohn in the fifth round of a fight that took place almost three years ago. Hughes is solid, albeit unspectacular, and should win as long as he doesn’t get caught. Prediction: Hughes via decision.

Loma Lookboonmee (3-1) vs. Aleksandra Albu (3-1)

This is an Invicta fight if I’ve ever seen one. Lookboonmee has solid striking chops, but is an Atomweight and is very raw. Albu’s been a member of the roster since late 2013, but is entering just her fourth UFC fight. She was signed just months after making her pro debut, and not due to her actual fighting abilities. She’s the bigger and more experienced fighter, but nobody even knows if she’s even Invicta level at this point. At least Loma can say that she is, and I’ll pick her to get the upset. Prediction: Loma via decision.

Sergei Pavlovich (13-1) vs. Maurice Greene (8-2)

Greene is a solid grappler with half his wins coming via submission, and is 3-0 in the UFC. Pavlovich is 13-1, has ten first round finishes due to strikes, and his only loss came in his UFC debut against Alistair Overeem. Pavlovich, who was the Fight Nights Global Heavyweight champion not long ago, has what it takes to be a ranked Heavyweight in due time. Greene is solid and has done better in the UFC than expected, but I think he’ll fall short in this one. Prediction: Pavlovich via tko, round 2.

Enrique Barzola vs. Movsar Evloev (11-0)

Up next is a very good Bantamweight contest that should be on the main card, but isn’t, due to the likelihood of it going the distance. Evloev is unbeaten and well-rounded, having finished seven of his fights, while possessing a solid gas tank. The former M-1 Bantamweight champion looked good in his UFC debut in April and will look to keep his unbeaten record intact. Barzola is the TUF: Latin America 2 Lightweight winner and is 6-2 in the UFC, but has gone the distance in 10 of his last 11 bouts. This one will likely go the same way, and is a coin flip. I’ll go with Barzola, but an Evloev win should surprise no one. Prediction: Barzola via decision.

Alex White (13-5) vs. Rafael Fiziev (6-1)

Buckle up your seatbelts, because this fight has all the makings of being a highlight machine. Fiziev has never gone the distance, with six of his seven pro bouts ending in the first round. White has finished 10 of his 13 wins and desperately needs a win, as he’s five of his last eight fights. I’ll pick him to get the win, although neither fighter pulling off a finish wouldn’t be a surprise at all. Prediction: White via tko, round 3.

Randa Markos (9-7-1) vs. Ashley Yoder (7-4)

In the headlining prelim bout, former TUF contestants will battle, as TUF 20 contestant Randa Markos will take on TUF 23 contestant Ashley Yoder. Markos hasn’t had a winning or losing streak since her third pro fight, is 5-6-1 in the UFC, and is coming off a loss. Based on that, she should win this fight, right? Well, Yoder has won two straight and has the momentum heading into this fight. Both women are solid grapplers with decent gas tanks, and have been finished just one time in their combined careers. It really is a toss-up, as is the case with the vast majority of the fights on this card, but I’ll pick Markos. I have no confidence in my pick whatsoever, but it is what it is. Prediction: Markos via decision.

Main card (8am/7am CT, ESPN+)

Muslim Salikhov vs. Laureano Staropoli (9-1)

The main card’s opening bout will be a striker’s delight. Salikhov is a Wushu ace with nearly 200 kickboxing bouts to his credit, and has finished 14 if his 15 UFC wins, with 12 of them coming via knockout. All but one of his finishes has come in the first round, and he’s 2-1 in the UFC. As for Staropoli, the Argentinian came to the UFC a year ago, having never gone the distance. He has since fought twice, winning both fights via decision, and looked great against the vastly more experienced Thiago Alves in May. Now he has a chance to go to 3-0 in the UFC and therefore turn himself into a must-see prospect. I think Salikhov will finish him, but the fans should be in for a treat with this one. Prediction: Salikhov via tko, round 2.

Ciryl Gane (4-0) vs. Don’tale Mayes (7-2, 1 NC)

Oh, the treatment one can get by being a highly viewed training partner for Francis Ngannou. In August, despite being a pro for just a year and having only three pro fights to his credit, he made his UFC debut on the main card and will do so again on this card. The UFC clearly views him as a blue chip prospect and I can’t blame them. He’s unbeaten, has finished all his fights, has big-time potential and is fun to watch. As for Mayes, the former Dana White Contender Series contestant has won four straight fights. He’s never beaten anyone of note, but does have five finishes to his credit. He’ll likely lose this fight, but should still be a decent test for Gane. Prediction: Gane via tko, round 2.

Beneil Dariush (16-4-1) vs. Frank Camacho (22-7)

The featured bout will likely be the most entertaining fight of the night. Both Beneil Darius and Frank Camacho have a penchant for putting on highlight-reel performances, having finished a combined 29 of their 38 total wins. Camacho is a true knockout artist, while Dariush is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt with legit Muay Thai credentials.

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Dariush has been shaky in recent years, but is clearly the more balanced fighter of the two, with a notable advantage on the ground. Camacho can finish him, but I’m expecting this fight to be a repeat of Dariush’s most recent fight, in which he got rocked by Drew Dober, but pulled off a comeback that was capped off with a submission win. History doesn’t always repeat itself, but I’m expecting it on this occasion. Prediction: Dariush via submission, round 2.

Michael Johnson (19-14) vs. Stevie Ray (22-9)

In the co-main event, former TUF Finalist Michael Johnson will look to rebound from a brutal knockout loss in March when he takes on Steve Ray. In March, Johnson was 46-seconds away from winning a decision against Josh Emmett and earning his third straight win. However, he got finished in the final minute, and has lost six of his last nine overall. It was just his second ever finish loss due to strikes, and now he’s back in must-win territory.

Ray is also in a must-win position, having lost three of four since starting 5-1 in his first six UFC fights. Like Johnson, he’s been finished due to strikes twice in his last three losses. Unlike Johnson, he’s a good grappler, while Johnson has been submitted eight times in his career. It’s all too likely that Johnson will succumb to a submission here, but I can’t shake the feeling that this is his fight to lose. As long as he hasn’t completely checked out, I think he’ll prevail. If he doesn’t, then it’s entirely possible that he’ll get cut. Prediction: Johnson via decision.

Demian Maia (27-9) vs. Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC)

In the main event of the evening, fourth-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and two-time UFC title challenger Demian Maia will face former NCAA Division 1 All-American, former Bellator and ONE Welterweight champion Ben Askren in what could be an amazing grapple-heavy fight. Askren, who was once viewed as a boring fighter, has gone the distance just once in his last 11 fights. He’s a fantastic wrestler, has improved his striking, and is coming off the first loss of his career.

As for Maia, the BJJ wizard is a few weeks away from turning 42, and is coming off his second-straight victory. He’s 21-9 in the UFC, has challenged for two titles in his UFC career, and a win would put him back in contention.

This fight will either be a fascinating grappling bout or an awkward kickboxing match. If it’s the former, then Askren will likely have the edge, although Maia is the better submission ace by far. On the feet, it’s pretty much a toss-up. I’ll pick Askren to get the decision, but a Maia win would be awesome to be honest. Prediction: Askren via decision.

Last week record: 5-7-1

Once again it is time for breakfast and fights when the UFC puts on a Fight Night card from Singapore Saturday morning. Welterweights Demian Maia and Ben Askren headline the eleven fight card, that should be sneaky fun. While there is lack of star power, this should be a nice card to lead the way to MSG next week. Time to pick!

Demian Maia (27-9) (10) vs Ben Askren (19-1) (11)

Dream match time for the hardcore fans! Maia is a BJJ legend. Askren is a wrestling legend. Who’s skill set is better? Maia is on a two fight win streak with wins this year over Lyman Good and Anthony Rocco Martin. Askren made his UFC debut in March with a controversial win over Robbie Lawler, but he was on the wrong end of a Jorge Masvidal knee in only five seconds in July.

Maia has struggled against the top wrestlers in the division as of late, dropping three straight decisions to Tyron Woodley, Colby Covington, and Kamaru Usman in 2017-2018, but I do think each of those fighters are more well rounded than Ben. On the flip side, Askren will not have to worry about the striking of a Robbie or Masvidal in this fight. Neither fighter has much of a standup game. I would probably give Maia the edge on the feet, but he’s still not a dangerous striker. This fight will end being a grappling contest, and I can’t wait. It really will be BJJ vs wrestling. Maia has looked really good this year, and I haven’t been impressed with Ben’s jump to the UFC. I think Maia gets the job done. Prediction: Demian Maia Decision

Michael Johnson (19-14) vs Stevie Ray (22-9)

Michael Johnson makes his return to Lightweight to battle Scotland’s Stevie Ray (not Harlem Heat’s Stevie Ray). Johnson moved down to Featherweight for a 2-2 run, including a loss in his last fight to Josh Emmett in March. Ray is also on a bit of a skid, going 1-3 in his last four fights. Both fighters are very capable of putting on a good fight. Both of these guys are pretty good on the feet, and I would be surprised it this spends much time on the ground. Johnson has very fast hand speed, and he won’t have to deal with the weight cut. I don’t see either of these guys making a real run in the very deep 155 division, but I like MJ to get his arm raised in his Lightweight return. Prediction: Michael Johnson Decision

Frank Camacho (22-7) vs Beneil Dariush (16-4-1)

Another fun fight in the Lightweight division here. Win or lose, Frank Camacho doesn’t have boring fights. After an unsuccessful 0-2 stretch at Welterweight, Frank moved back to Lightweight in June with a TKO win over Nick Hein. Dariush has looked very good at Lightweight, picking up two wins in the last twelve months. Camacho is better on his feet than he is on the ground, and Beneil is very well rounded. If Dariush gets the fight to the ground, I think the fight will be over. Prediction: Beneil Dariush 2nd Round Submission

Ciryl Gane (4-0) vs Don’tale Mayes (7-2)

Heavyweights clash when Ciryl Gane and “Kong” Mayes meet in Singapore. Two relatively unknown fighters, Gane won his UFC debut in August, while Mayes is making his debut. I liked what Gane showed in August, so I’ll take him for the win. Prediction: Ciryl Gane 2nd Round Submission

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Muslim Salikhov (15-2) vs Laureano Staropoli (9-1)

Sneaky fun fight to start off the main card. Salikhov is 2-1 in the UFC. He had the highlight KO of Nordine Taleb in September. Staropoli is 2-0 in the UFC with his last win coming in May over Thiago Alves. Both of these guys are very fun to watch, but I think Salikhov’s power will be too much for Staropoli. Prediction: Muslim Salikhov 3rd Round KO

Six fights on the prelim card including a fun Randa Markos vs Ashley Yoder fight, and Farmington, MO’s Alex White makes his return to the Octagon. Quick picks for the prelims.

Randa Markos (9-7-1) vs Ashley Yoder (7-4) Prediction: Ashley Yoder

Alex White (13-5) vs Rafael Fiziev (6-1) Prediction: Rafael Fiziev

Enrique Barzola (16-4-1) vs Movsar Evloev (11-0) Prediction: Enrique Barzola

Sergey Pavlovich (14) (13-1) vs Maurice Greene (13) (8-2) Prediction: Sergey Pavlovich

Loma Lookboonmee (3-1) vs Aleksandra Albu (3-1) Prediction: Loma Lookboonmee

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Raphael Pessoa (9-1) vs Jeff Hughes (10-2) Prediction: Raphael Pessoa

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