UFC Fight Night Singapore is the event all MMA fans are looking forward to this weekend. The card features a number of exciting contests and ends with a cracking main event. So ahead of Max Holloway vs The Korean Zombie, we look at the main card and give our predictions.
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While the main focus of the event will be the main event between Max Holloway and Chan Sung Jung, the card also features five other fights on the main card and seven on the prelims. So here’s what you can expect from the other fights on the main card on Saturday night.
UFC Fight Night Predictions: What can you expect on the main card?
Junior Tafa vs Parker Porter
The first fight on the main card will see heavyweights Junior Tafa and Parker Porter clash. Tafa enters the octagon on the back of his first loss in MMA, while Porter won his last fight. In terms of the physical attributes, they match up fairly evenly. However, when we look at the numbers, Porter has much better stats than Tafa. Despite this, Tafa has a 100% knockout rate.
Our prediction: Junior Tafa beats Parker Porter by TKO.
Erin Blanchfield vs Taila Santos
An exciting women’s flyweight bout follows as Erin Blanchfield and Taila Santos compete on the UFC Fight Night Singapore main card. The two fighters come into the contest as the number three and four flyweights in the world. Santos has the slight upper hand in the physical attributes. However, Blanchfield has the better stats.
Our predictions: Erin Blanchfield beats Taila Santos by TKO.
Rinya Nakamura vs Fernie Garcia
Bantamweights Rinya Nakamura and Fernie Garcia will lock horns this weekend on the main card. Nakamura will want to continue his undefeated streak while Garcia will want to set his record straight. The two have almost identical physical attributes. However, Nakamura has a huge advantage in the stats.
Our prediction: Rinya Nakamura beats Fernie Garcia by TKO.
Giga Chikadze vs Alex Caceres
A featherweight bout between Giga Chikadze and Alex Caceres follows. The two enter the octagon as the number nine and number fifteen ranked fighters in the world. There is not much to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes. Moreover, they also have very similar stats. Thus, it could be a very close contest.
Our prediction: Giga Chikadze beats Alex Caceres by decision.
Anthony Smith vs Ryan Spann
And finally, the co-main event features Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann in the light-heavyweight division. The two are number eight and number ten in the division and therefore, a win could do wonders for both. Spann has a marginal advantage in terms of the physical attributes as well as the numbers. However, Smith has the experience.
Our prediction: Ryan Spann beats Anthony Smith by decision.
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen at the UFC Fight Night main card. What do you make of the UFC Singapore main card?
