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- Saturday 04.27.2024 at 04:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN | Prelims: ESPN 2
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: UFC Apex
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: John Gooden, Dominick Cruz, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Joe Martinez / Charly Arnolt
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- MMA Bouts: 13
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Perez defeats Matheus Nicolau via KO/TKO, Right Hook | 2:16 Round 2 of 5, 7:16 Total Bout Page | |
| Bogdan Guskov defeats Ryan Spann via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound | 3:16 Round 2 of 3, 8:16 Total Bout Page | |
| Karine Silva defeats Ariane Lipski via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jhonata Diniz defeats Austen Lane via KO/TKO, Left Hook | 2:12 Round 2 of 3, 7:12 Total Bout Page | |
| David Onama defeats Jonathan Pearce via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Uros Medic defeats Tim Means via KO/TKO, Uppercut | 2:09 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Victor Henry defeats Rani Yahya via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) | 2:36 Round 3 of 3, 12:36 Total Bout Page | |
| Austin Hubbard defeats Michal Figlak via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Don'Tale Mayes defeats Caio Machado via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Ketlen Souza defeats Marnic Mann via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Chris Padilla defeats James Llontop via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:33 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ivana Petrović defeats Na Liang via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 1:29 Round 3 of 3, 11:29 Total Bout Page | |
| Maheshate Hayisaer defeats Gabriel Benítez via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 15
04.25.2024 | 7:28 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 680 Points | Tied for 66th
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, DEC
People picking this guy cuz he thinks hes an anime character or is other guy that bad.?
James Llontop, DEC
People picking this guy cuz he thinks hes an anime character or is other guy that bad.?
04.25.2024 | 9:07 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 535 Points | Tied for 1290th
Spann vs. Guskov
Bogdan Guskov, TKO, R1
not the distance
Diniz vs. Lane
Jhonata Diniz, TKO, R1
not the distance
Means vs. Medic
Uros Medic, TKO, R2
not the distance
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, TKO, R1
not the distance
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, SUB, R2
not the distance
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R2
not the distance
Bogdan Guskov, TKO, R1
not the distance
Diniz vs. Lane
Jhonata Diniz, TKO, R1
not the distance
Means vs. Medic
Uros Medic, TKO, R2
not the distance
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, TKO, R1
not the distance
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, SUB, R2
not the distance
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R2
not the distance
04.25.2024 | 10:12 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2214th
Nicolas vs. Perez
Matheus Nicolau, DEC
More than likely gonna go the distance as much as I would prefer ANYTHING ELSE.
Spann vs. Guskov
Bogdan Guskov, KO, R1
Not as confident in this pick as much as the main event. But I could see Spann becoming desperate for a highlight win end of R1 or beginning of R2.
Matheus Nicolau, DEC
More than likely gonna go the distance as much as I would prefer ANYTHING ELSE.
Spann vs. Guskov
Bogdan Guskov, KO, R1
Not as confident in this pick as much as the main event. But I could see Spann becoming desperate for a highlight win end of R1 or beginning of R2.
04.25.2024 | 10:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 4268th
Spann vs. Guskov
Ryan Spann, TKO, R1
Medium Confidence: Ryan has fought the much better competition, and since joining the ufc has never lost to someone outside the rankings. He is a powerful striker, who also has submissions in his arsenal. Bogdan is a one trick pony, he wants to land the big punches. in 18 fights he went the distance one time, where he lost. These guys have went the distance a combined 7 out of 48 fights so I expect an early finish. I think Spann should win as he has the grappling advantage, but also power to match Guskovs.
Ryan Spann, TKO, R1
Medium Confidence: Ryan has fought the much better competition, and since joining the ufc has never lost to someone outside the rankings. He is a powerful striker, who also has submissions in his arsenal. Bogdan is a one trick pony, he wants to land the big punches. in 18 fights he went the distance one time, where he lost. These guys have went the distance a combined 7 out of 48 fights so I expect an early finish. I think Spann should win as he has the grappling advantage, but also power to match Guskovs.
04.25.2024 | 10:53 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 5 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 875th
Nicolau dec +245.
04.26.2024 | 4:13 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 528th
Nicolau vs. Perez
Matheus Nicolau, SUB, R3
Hard to pick here. Nicolau has been off a while since his last loss to Brandon Royval by KO, and Alex Perez is a pullout merchant so hard to know how they will look. With that being said I think Nicolau comes back better and finds the submission later into the fight.
Spann vs. Guskov
Ryan Spann, DEC
Ryann spann should win by KO but I have no faith in his cardio so I'm just gonna put decision
Silva vs. Lipski
Karine Silva, SUB, R2
Silva has subbed her last 7 opponents. Ariana Lipski is beautiful. Silva by sub.
Pearce vs. Onama
David Onama, SUB, R3
David Onama. show up. cardio?!?!
Means vs. Medic
Uros Medic, TKO, R2
RIp the bird
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, DEC
Rani Yahya could not fight a grandmother in a wheelchair
Hubbard vs. Figlak
Michal Figlak, DEC
mad dog
Souza vs. Mann
Ketlen Souza, DEC
low level womens mma , instant decision!
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, DEC
low level womens mma, what is the rule? DecisioN! Good job!
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R2
Maheshate should win and I think he will start the night off with a nice check left hook ko
Matheus Nicolau, SUB, R3
Hard to pick here. Nicolau has been off a while since his last loss to Brandon Royval by KO, and Alex Perez is a pullout merchant so hard to know how they will look. With that being said I think Nicolau comes back better and finds the submission later into the fight.
Spann vs. Guskov
Ryan Spann, DEC
Ryann spann should win by KO but I have no faith in his cardio so I'm just gonna put decision
Silva vs. Lipski
Karine Silva, SUB, R2
Silva has subbed her last 7 opponents. Ariana Lipski is beautiful. Silva by sub.
Pearce vs. Onama
David Onama, SUB, R3
David Onama. show up. cardio?!?!
Means vs. Medic
Uros Medic, TKO, R2
RIp the bird
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, DEC
Rani Yahya could not fight a grandmother in a wheelchair
Hubbard vs. Figlak
Michal Figlak, DEC
mad dog
Souza vs. Mann
Ketlen Souza, DEC
low level womens mma , instant decision!
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, DEC
low level womens mma, what is the rule? DecisioN! Good job!
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R2
Maheshate should win and I think he will start the night off with a nice check left hook ko
04.26.2024 | 4:42 AM ET
MMA FIEND’S Underdog predictions edit
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1098th
04.26.2024 | 4:42 AM ET
MMA FIEND’S parlays & predictions
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1098th
04.26.2024 | 6:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 2920th
Nicolau vs. Perez
Matheus Nicolau, DEC
it will be a war first two rounds but i see nicolau applies the pressure through 5 rounds
Diniz vs. Lane
Jhonata Diniz, TKO, R1
lane chinny chin i do love his striking but diniz far more dynamic and powerful
Pearce vs. Onama
David Onama, TKO, R2
ONAMA BY KO i just hope he doesn’t get ragdolled but i do believe the striking differential can lead to onama being explosive and catching pearce
Means vs. Medic
Uros Medic, DEC
medic is going to land some heavy strikes throughout the fight however i do believe it will be a comp 1st round
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, SUB, R2
henry was able to withstand a battle with phillips in the regional scene and i do believe that could go into play to show the levels between the two because yani is definitely a can crusher vet and i do believe henry is going to be able to land some heavy strikes
Mayes vs. Machado
Caio Machado, DEC
boring fight but i do think machado has the technical striking advantage he outstruck parkin who’s off to a 3 win streak
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, DEC
Padilla came from next up fc?😭 need i say more
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, DEC
snoozefest of the card but liang isn’t competitive enough for petrovic she gets finished pretty frequently
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R3
benitez doesn’t have the power to put hayiser out couldn’t even put out billy Q he’s gonna get sloppy in the 3rd and get finished
Matheus Nicolau, DEC
it will be a war first two rounds but i see nicolau applies the pressure through 5 rounds
Diniz vs. Lane
Jhonata Diniz, TKO, R1
lane chinny chin i do love his striking but diniz far more dynamic and powerful
Pearce vs. Onama
David Onama, TKO, R2
ONAMA BY KO i just hope he doesn’t get ragdolled but i do believe the striking differential can lead to onama being explosive and catching pearce
Means vs. Medic
Uros Medic, DEC
medic is going to land some heavy strikes throughout the fight however i do believe it will be a comp 1st round
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, SUB, R2
henry was able to withstand a battle with phillips in the regional scene and i do believe that could go into play to show the levels between the two because yani is definitely a can crusher vet and i do believe henry is going to be able to land some heavy strikes
Mayes vs. Machado
Caio Machado, DEC
boring fight but i do think machado has the technical striking advantage he outstruck parkin who’s off to a 3 win streak
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, DEC
Padilla came from next up fc?😭 need i say more
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, DEC
snoozefest of the card but liang isn’t competitive enough for petrovic she gets finished pretty frequently
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R3
benitez doesn’t have the power to put hayiser out couldn’t even put out billy Q he’s gonna get sloppy in the 3rd and get finished
04.26.2024 | 8:29 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4065th
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, DEC
Old vs ancient. Henry is more well rounded and isn't 40 so he's the pick.
Hubbard vs. Figlak
Michal Figlak, DEC
Not super high on Figlak after seeing how he did against Ziam, but he should be good enough to pull off a win against a guy like Hubbard.
Mayes vs. Machado
Caio Machado, TKO, R2
This fight probably stays standing and someone goes to sleep. Mayes has the power advantage but Machado has the speed advantage. Machado wins the boxing exchanges and finds Mayes chin enough to eventually knock him down and get the TKO.
Souza vs. Mann
Ketlen Souza, DEC
Trash vs Trash. Give me the girl who wasn't 30-24ed by Knuttson.
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, TKO, R2
Llontop looked pretty good on the Contender Series. He's patient and mixes up his shots well on the feet and is pretty solid on the ground too if he decides to take it there. Don't know much about this Padilla guy, but his record on the regional scene isn't great and this is a short notice fight against a kid who I think has some serious skills. Llontop may or may not find the finish, but I think he dominates this fight regardless.
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, DEC
Neither has a win in the UFC, but I'll side with the girl who hasn't been finished 3 straight times by mediocre competition.
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R2
Benitez is coming up on 36 years old and his only win in 3 and a half years came against Ontiveros who was never UFC level and out of the UFC now. Maheshate has fought solid competition since joining the UFC and has a pretty good win over Steve Garcia. Give me the 24 year old over the vet here.
Victor Henry, DEC
Old vs ancient. Henry is more well rounded and isn't 40 so he's the pick.
Hubbard vs. Figlak
Michal Figlak, DEC
Not super high on Figlak after seeing how he did against Ziam, but he should be good enough to pull off a win against a guy like Hubbard.
Mayes vs. Machado
Caio Machado, TKO, R2
This fight probably stays standing and someone goes to sleep. Mayes has the power advantage but Machado has the speed advantage. Machado wins the boxing exchanges and finds Mayes chin enough to eventually knock him down and get the TKO.
Souza vs. Mann
Ketlen Souza, DEC
Trash vs Trash. Give me the girl who wasn't 30-24ed by Knuttson.
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, TKO, R2
Llontop looked pretty good on the Contender Series. He's patient and mixes up his shots well on the feet and is pretty solid on the ground too if he decides to take it there. Don't know much about this Padilla guy, but his record on the regional scene isn't great and this is a short notice fight against a kid who I think has some serious skills. Llontop may or may not find the finish, but I think he dominates this fight regardless.
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, DEC
Neither has a win in the UFC, but I'll side with the girl who hasn't been finished 3 straight times by mediocre competition.
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R2
Benitez is coming up on 36 years old and his only win in 3 and a half years came against Ontiveros who was never UFC level and out of the UFC now. Maheshate has fought solid competition since joining the UFC and has a pretty good win over Steve Garcia. Give me the 24 year old over the vet here.
* Edited at 04.26.2024, 11:06 AM ET *
04.26.2024 | 9:08 AM ET
Nicolau vs Perez
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3312th
Nicolau should frustrate Perez with the counter-striking and snatch his neck while Perez shoots a sloppy takedown. Nicolau submission by guillotine round 2, a Nicolau pick seems pretty obvious to me.
04.26.2024 | 12:49 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 635th
Llontop vs. Padilla
Chris Padilla, TKO, R2
IT'S TACO TUESDAY EVERY DAY, MFERS!!!
Chris Padilla, TKO, R2
IT'S TACO TUESDAY EVERY DAY, MFERS!!!
04.26.2024 | 1:48 PM ET
Weight misses
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1665th
Llonyop 156.5
Onama 148.5
Onama 148.5
04.26.2024 | 2:24 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 3923rd
I know everyone is on Maheshate and I am hesitant about picking either one and in fact I am more on the side of Benitez. Just watched the tape on both. Maheshate was backing up and than hits Steve Garcia with that punch to take him away. I call it a lucky shot and a big mistake for Garcia rushing forward. Maheshate could not finish the Contender series guy (Estremadura) who fought nothing but cans before this fight. And let's see who did Maheshate beat before Contender series also (lol). After his Garcia win - he looses to Rafa and Slava. Slava just broke his guard and send him out of space. While they are fresh and it most likely won't go past 1st - anything can happen and I just can't discount Benitez here (and as we know first one has been always a trick of many many cards) Even though Benitez is much older and his wins typically sucks as well - he still has a chance coming in with the grappling advantage. Unless Maheshate brings that Onama swing tomorrow, than just cross out everything I wrote :) Lol , anyhow just some thoughts before the fight.
04.26.2024 | 2:30 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1665th
I understand your reasoning but I’m pretty confident Benitez won’t grapple. He has 2 takedowns landed in the last 5 years, one was at 145 and the other was against Charlie ontiveros who hasn’t wrestled a day in his life. He also stated he was fighting for paychecks before the miller fight, got beaten soundly & quit in that fight, and is now returning 3 months after a pretty one sided affair
* Edited at 04.26.2024, 2:30 PM ET *
04.26.2024 | 2:52 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 252nd
04.26.2024 | 2:58 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1665th
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04.26.2024 | 3:06 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2511th
Nicolau vs. Perez
Matheus Nicolau, DEC
Nicolau should win by decision
Spann vs. Guskov
Ryan Spann, SUB, R1
meme fight
Silva vs. Lipski
Karine Silva, SUB, R2
Great fight
Diniz vs. Lane
Jhonata Diniz, TKO, R1
somebody is getting koed early
Pearce vs. Onama
David Onama, TKO, R1
Hmm
Means vs. Medic
Tim Means, DEC
Means let's go
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, DEC
Yahya can do more than we thought
Hubbard vs. Figlak
Michal Figlak, DEC
Figlak DEC
Mayes vs. Machado
Don'Tale Mayes, DEC
Lol
Souza vs. Mann
Ketlen Souza, DEC
Lol
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, TKO, R2
Llontop didn't look good at weigh ins but should win
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, TKO, R2
RIP Liang
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R1
Good odds in Maheshate but I'm a bit scared
Matheus Nicolau, DEC
Nicolau should win by decision
Spann vs. Guskov
Ryan Spann, SUB, R1
meme fight
Silva vs. Lipski
Karine Silva, SUB, R2
Great fight
Diniz vs. Lane
Jhonata Diniz, TKO, R1
somebody is getting koed early
Pearce vs. Onama
David Onama, TKO, R1
Hmm
Means vs. Medic
Tim Means, DEC
Means let's go
Yahya vs. Henry
Victor Henry, DEC
Yahya can do more than we thought
Hubbard vs. Figlak
Michal Figlak, DEC
Figlak DEC
Mayes vs. Machado
Don'Tale Mayes, DEC
Lol
Souza vs. Mann
Ketlen Souza, DEC
Lol
Llontop vs. Padilla
James Llontop, TKO, R2
Llontop didn't look good at weigh ins but should win
Petrović vs. Liang
Ivana Petrović, TKO, R2
RIP Liang
Hayisaer vs. Benítez
Maheshate Hayisaer, TKO, R1
Good odds in Maheshate but I'm a bit scared
2024.04.26
3:36 PM ET
weigh-in result
Maheshate Hayisaer: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:36 PM ET
weigh-in result
Gabriel Benítez: 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:36 PM ET
weigh-in result
Ivana Petrović: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:36 PM ET
weigh-in result
Na Liang: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:37 PM ET
weigh-in result
James Llontop: 156.5 lbs (71.0 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:37 PM ET
weigh-in result
Chris Padilla: 154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:37 PM ET
weigh-in result
Ketlen Souza: 115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
2024.04.26
3:37 PM ET
weigh-in result
Marnic Mann: 115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
04.26.2024 | 3:37 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 315th