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UFC Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez preview
The Apex card is back, here to steal Christmas joy by placing an actual decent show in the hollow, lifeless Apex center. The lack of a crowd for an event like this seems like an egregious wrong that needs to be rectified immediately. The worst holdover to come from the pandemic for the MMA community is that stinkin’ Apex facility.
But enough whining, we’ve got fights to break down. Song Yadong vs. Chris Gutierrez is a great main event and a super competitive one. Song has big power in a small body and Gutierrez is just the man to stand in front of him and go for broke. Song also possesses the experience edge and the better strength of schedule, so the upside is clearly with him.
The co-main event isn’t up to the standard of the headliner, but beggars can’t be choosers, so if aging fighters on the tail end of their careers facing a possible drubbing is your cup of tea, Anthony Smith vs. Khalil Rountree, Jr. is the contest for you. The rest of the main portion is well worth watching, too. Let’s take a look at what we’re working with:
Main card
- – Chris Gutierrez vs. Yadong Song: Bantamweight
- – Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Anthony Smith: Light Heavyweight
- – Sumudaerji vs. Tim Elliott: Flyweight
- – Nasrat Haqparast vs. Jamie Mullarkey: Lightweight
- – Jun Yong Park vs. André Muniz: Middleweight
- – Kenan Song vs. Kevin Jousset: Welterweight
Don’t forget to check out the bonus section for a great review of the UFC Austin main card. Make sure to tune in immediately after this weekend’s fights for breakdowns and analysis on our 6th Round Post-Fight Show.
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