UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren staff selection and forecast

The Bloody Elbow team made predictions about UFC Singapore, and most of them are going to bring Damian Maia to the main event with Ben Askren. As for the co-hosted event, Michael Johnson cleaned more than Stevie Ray.

note: Forecasts are entered throughout the week and collected on the day before the event. No explanation is required behind each piece, and some writers choose not to do so for their own reasons. For example, if Phil Mackenzie entered all the predictions without adding a comment on Wednesday, you won't know if he's the only one to siding with one fighter in a given battle.

Damian Maia vs. Ben Askren

Anton Ta Buena: The only thing that can stop me from this prediction is the conditioning of the 41 year old Maia for 5 years. If this is the third round, Maia has a significant advantage in the strike division and won't turn his eyes because he can easily win in the second round. In a five-round battle, Askren is much closer to surviving with his feet and eventually makes a decision when Maia slows down and gives up takedowns and positions more easily. It's a hard choice, but I'm going with someone who I think is a better round and skilled MMA fighter. Demian Maia by split decision.

Mookie Alexander: 3-4 years ago I would have chosen Maia. But I can't help but think he will fade away as the fight goes on. There's no reason to worry about Askren's heart, and if Maia assumes Askren's position, he can get tired faster. Yes, he's a better striker than Askren, but I can't believe he'll be able to step on for a long time, and if he doesn't stop Askren quickly, he's more likely to include Maia later in the contest. Bad takedown shots and Askren wound up on top. I hope this fight is reasonably enjoyable but there is a good chance to get out loud. Ben Askren as a unanimous decision.

Jane Simon: I want to see Maia winning. Considering that Askren faced the highest quality grapher (usually I know I'm still fighting Aoki), he definitely had a chance. But to be honest, it was a great feat for the 41 year old BJJ legend. He has always suffered for wrestlers because much of the BJJ game depends on his skill wrestling and his positional control over aggressive subhunts. A fighter who can control his position prevents him from launching an attack. He is also deeply rooted in pulling guards and doing single leg sweeps. He is great for them, but that could mean a basic willingness to give up much control to Askren in the early days. Askren looks like a recipe too good for riding time and land strikes and scores. Even if Maia reverses, can he make enough of his attack to win the serve or shake the judges? I can't borrow it. Ben Askren is determined by.

Picking staff Maia: Ed, Nick, Anton
Picking Employees Askren: Phil, Zane, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie

Michael Johnson vs. Stevie Ray

Mookie AlexanderMichael Johnson is not Melvin Guillard, but he tends to be Melvin Guillard-esque, so he immediately turns Ws into Ls. I didn't think Ray was athletic, powerful or fast, so we might be able to raise the issue we had before with Michael. Michael Johnson with unanimous decision.

Jane Simon: Ray doesn't look like a fighter that has caused many problems for Johnson over the years. In particular, they were high-power strikers and wrestlers who were not willing to accept him the willingness to accept him and act comfortably, and actually let speed direct the action. Johnson leads well with the kick and counters well from the hind foot but presses hard enough. He continued to make defense mistakes and caught him. Ray has taken the most comfortable position as his back foot kicker and often loses defensively when pushing forward with multiple punches. If he can't put pressure on Johnson, it doesn't seem to match Johnson's speed. Michael Johnson as the decision.

Phil Mackenzie: Michael Johnson got something from a featherweight crash, mainly "the ability to fight boring". This was a welcoming ability to stick to the game plan in any way, but it probably showed his fitness and speed dropping slightly. As Zane points out, Ray is a pretty welcoming style matchup that won't press or pace Johnson. He is not physically or fast enough to loosen Johnson. Michael Johnson with unanimous decision.

Employee Picking Johnson: Phil, Ed, Zane, Nick, Anton, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie
Staff Picking Ray:

Frank Camacho vs. Benil Darius

Anton Ta Buena: Camacho has the power to change the situation, but Dharsy will probably win the clinch and battle here. Beneil Dash by decision.

Mookie Alexander: I'll be that person. Dariush quietly packs a good punch and of course is a talented grapple, but with a big button on his chin, Camacho can hit you perfectly. If Camacho puts more effort into the patient's footprint and chooses a better shot like Nick Hein, he will subdue Dariush and hurt and finish him off. It can be a nightmare if he decides to argue and keeps himself open when withdrawing or withdrawing scramble. I'm going to get a bit angry. I have seen the ceiling of Dariush for many years. Frank Camacho by TKO, Round 2.

Jane Simon: Camacho wants to win, so it's one of my favorite low-profile fighters for punching pressure and pocket combinations. And he has the power and variety to land the kind of shots that can be completed at any time Dariush. But I'm not sure he'll stay away from the fight at Dariush's strengths. Camacho loves to be in shape, likes to wrestle, and likes to be close to his opponent. Dariush gives a lot of chances to reach the dominant clinch position and make his wrestling. Maybe Camacho can still win, but I have to rely on Darius as a better fighter. By the decision, the Venetian Bridges Shh.

Phil Mackenzie: On the one hand, Dariush seems unable to enforce the actual game. Like Bellator's Rory Mac, his striking appearance seems somewhat eroded by fundamental confidence, so he's basically just a wrestler. But he still has a proper step and much more focused approach than Nick Hein. The chances of Camacho surpassing him are quite high, but Franks tend to fight the fight he gave. As the unanimous decision, the Venetian bridge.

Picking Camacho Staff: Ed ​​:(, Nick, Mookie
Picking staff Dariush: Phil, Zane, Anton, Dayne, Stephie

Cyril Gain vs. Don & # 39; Tale Mayes

Mookie Alexander: It is ranked heavyweight but one has a high upside. TKO Cyril Gain, Round 1.

Jane Simon: Gane is softer and more technical than Mayes. He's better defensively organized (though he's worried that his defense isn't as good as he thinks), but the strike makes it sharper and less rough. And he is more willing to wrestle and willing as needed to control the fight. Because of the heavy weight, Mayes can take one shot anyway, Cyril Ganesh through TKO, round 1

Picking Staff Gane: Ed, Zane, Nick, Anton, Phil, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie
Picking staff Mayes:

Muslim Salikov and Lorrea Starro Foley

Mookie Alexander: Staropoli is a ferocious man, probably going to war with the Kung Fu king. It seems to be a bad idea. Islamic Salikov Rotates With KO 2 Round Kick.

Jane Simon: Staropoli will throw many strikes. He will not land many people, but he will commit all the crimes of the world. It's up to Salykoff to find the perfect murder counter that's on pace or with a career. I think that Salikhov can do this, because Staropoli is very inaccurate and active. His pressure on the Talrev was more difficult than ever to nuance and shake. But if he doesn't get a KO, Staropoli can drown him in bulk. Muslim Salikov, KO Round 2

Salikhov picking staff: Ed, Zane, Nick, Anton, Phil, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie
Employees who pick poly as a star:

Randa Marcos vs. Ashley Yoder

Mookie AlexanderYoder seems to have improved since the early days of the UFC, but Markos is a much better wrestler than Amanda Cooper and Syuri Kondo. Markos is often at the center of decision making during battle, but on paper has the advantage of winning it. Randa Marcos by unanimous decision.

Jane Simon: For all her inconsistencies, Markos tends not to cause problems (despite Cortney Casey). She can over track the failures in her game, but most of them have to stand still. Yoder has improved a lot. Her form and aggression seem to aim far better than ever. However, in mind, she still wants to fight on the mat to win her scramble. I don't think she will win. Randa Markos decided

Phil Mackenzie: Unless she does an incredibly obvious style matchup, Markos's ability to implement the game plan is miserable. But this is not so important because it is a kind of fight that was made for a fighter who could be dragged into a clever war of chaos and ugly conflict. She gets bigger, hitters are harder, and probably a better wrestler. Randa Marcos by unanimous decision.

Markos Picking Staff: Phil, Ed, Zane, Nick, Anton, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie
Staff Picking Yoder:

Alex White vs. Rafael Fiji F

Jane Simon: There is some concern about the tendency to start the fight with a defense focused on Fiji F's pressure and very small movements. It's a combination that can lead your opponent to a bigger shot early, like Mustafa Yev hits him. But Mustafa Yev is very light and light. And White is a capable pocket fighter with a lot of toughness, but that's not all. White was able to win in various ways by various opponents. He can still hit hard, wield and slip Fiji F, but I doubt if he can throw him away with the same intense force that Mustafa Yev brought. And Fiziev is a much more subtle and versatile striker with more range and options. Rafael Fiziev as the decision.

Phil Mackenzie: Maybe you're like me and you've chosen Fiji F for the bold words of Ed "The Trickster" Gallo, beating Fiji F in his debut with Margo Med Mustafa Yev and seeing Fiji F randomly exercise. Maybe you are like me and you will choose him again to knock out Alex White. Because he looked better than anywhere, White is not a mustafaev power. Also Mustafaev was lucky! Rafael Fiji F by unanimous decision.

Staff Picking White: Anton
Fiji F Picking Staff: Ed, Zane, Nick, Phil, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie

Enrique Barzola vs. Mosar Bloeff

Jane Simon: Barzola seems to be moving his game to a volume wrestler, not a volume striker. And will not lie. The wrestler Barzola's originality and scrambling abilities were really few for the featherweight. As a striker, he does not seem to have the technical know-how to dominate the opponent. If he is committed to throwing rounds or throwing hands, I think Evloev is necessary to start his wrestling game first. Perhaps Barzola's takedown defense is fantastic and has not been tested on a basic basis, but when Evloev first touches his butt, he seems to have tasted the same grind that Barzola has put on many opponents. Movsar Evloev by the decision.

Phil Mackenzie: Barzola's amazing robustness can take him so far. He is not a technical wrestler or striker, he relies on volume and never leaves for facet work. Aguilar was too big, composed and powerful on the feet and doesn't feel that Evloev has too many edges when it's in top position. By unanimous decision, Movsar Evloev.

Staff Picking Barzola:
Staff Selection Evloev: Phil, Ed, Zane, Nick, Anton, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie

Sergey Pablo Beach vs. Morris Green

Jane Simon: I liked the sparkle of combination boxing that Pavlovich showed last, and I still have great concern that Greene can't keep his cage away from his back or keep away from clinch. I do not think he will have the advantage to speak here. If he lets Pablo Beach go forward, he thinks he will find himself on the slopes of the fight. Sergei Pavlovich decided.

Pavlovich picking staff: Ed, Zane, Anton, Phil, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie
Staff Picking Green: Nick

Roma Luk Bunmi vs Alexandra Albu

Anton Ta Buena: Many of Thailand's prospects do not reach UFC, but they may look like Loma despite its slightly smaller size. Roman Lookboonmee by decision.

Jane Simon: Lookboonmee has real skills such as external kickers, clinch fighters and tight GnP artists. Albu has great beach muscles, but even with great physical benefits, he does not have the ability to control his fights at all. It's hard to see how she beats Lookboonmee if she didn't make any big progress in her break. Roman Lookboonmee by decision.

Staff Selection Lookboonmee: Ed, Zane, Nick, Anton, Phil, Mookie, Stephie
Staff Selection Albu: Dayne

Rafael Peso A vs. Jeff Hughes

Jane Simon: Pessoa is bigger and more immediate and dangerous, but he seems to make his nose an impressive mess. Hughes has no flash in his game, but he is tough and persistent and knows how to continue the battle for 15 minutes. Expect the peso to disappear hot and quickly. Jeff Hughes through the decision.

Peso Aah Picking Staff: Ed
Picking Hughes employees: Zane, Nick, Anton, Phil, Dayne, Mookie, Stephie