Mario Bautista vs Jay Perrin – 135 pounds – Bantamweight

One of the best fights on the card is the first fight of the night!

Mario Bautista is a really solid fighter in an insanely stacked division, and I think there is some potential there. His last fight was a flash KO loss to the really tough Trevin Jones. And his loss before that was to one of the best in the division, Cory Sandhagen! Mario has some really clean and powerful striking and has a well rounded game. I would not be surprised to see him pull a win streak together. I am looking forward to seeing him compete. He is good and exciting.

His opponent is making his UFC debut after making his rounds in some of the best pro MMA organizations in the world. He’s well rounded and will probably ok with keeping it on the feet – but his path to victory will most likely come from his grappling.

Jim Miller vs Nikolas Motta – 155 pounds – Lightweight

What a clash of styles and careers we have here.

First – this should be a pretty classic grappler vs striker matchup. Jim has 18 career submissions! Whereas Nikolas Motta has finished 8 of his 12 careers wins via TKO.

Jim is about to set a record for the most fights in UFC history with 39! And Motta will be making his UFC debut.

Should be fun, always a treat to watch Jim Miller. And the line here is super interesting..

Kyle Daukaus vs Jamie Pickett – 195 pounds – Catchweight

A bout between two underachievers who I don’t want to see lose!!

Both these guys are better than their records. And neither of these guys can afford to lose another fight.

Kyle Daukaus is most well known for his submission game, with 8 of his 10 wins coming via submission – but don’t sleep on his striking. He is long and can catch you with with his hands.

Jamie Pickett is coming off a unanimous decision win and now has won 2 straight in the UFC. And even after two straight wins, it just feels like there is more there to show with Jamie Pickett. And it was interesting, Jamie actually said the same after his most recent win.

Both these guys are good, I’m looking forward to seeing who can execute.

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