UFC Vegas 53 | Prelim Preview
Saturday, April 30th (7:00 PM EST Main Card, 4:30 PM EST Prelims)
Alexandr Romanov vs. Chase Sherman
WATCH - Romanov is easily the most fun unranked heavyweight right now. Undefeated with no fights going the distance and doing it all not by the power of his punches but with his wrestling throws, slams, and vicious ground and pound. Plus at 31 he’s still a baby by heavyweight standards. Sherman might be his least interesting opponent yet but Romanov is in incredible shape compared to what he usually looks like and weighed in 20 pounds less than he did last time he fought. Will be interesting to see how the change in physique impacts his fighting prowess.
Daniel Da Silva vs. Francisco Figueiredo
BATHROOM BREAK - I know what you are thinking, why is the flyweight champion fighting on the prelims of a subpar fight night? Well don’t worry, while flyweight discrimination is a real and serious issue in the combat sports world, this is actually Figgy’s brother. But yes, there is a reason you’ve never heard about him and it is not cause he’s a hidden gem.
Gabe Green vs. Yohan Lainesse
WATCH - An undefeated finisher who is debuting in the UFC takes on a decent newer prospect who got fed to the wolves in his debut. Both fighters are pretty green but show some promise so this is one of those fights that can either age like a fine wine or a glass of milk.
Natan Levy vs. Mike Breeden
BATHROOM BREAK - Speaking of fights aging poorly, these are two fighters that looked awful in their debuts and their careers are already at jeopardy if they don’t turn things around here. Lets just say these fighters would no longer be mentioned on a “ones to watch” prospect list.
Gina Mazany vs. Shanna Young
BATHROOM BREAK - It’s a fine fight…. if your only other option is to watch a recording of Adesanya vs Romero.
Tatsuro Taira vs. Carlos Candelario
WATCH - UNDEFEATED 1ST ROUND FINISHING FLYWEIGHT MENACE TATSURO TAIRA DEBUTS IN THE UFC AGAINST a fighter who lost on the contender series. I guess it’s still cool.
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