The UFC returns from a weekend off to give you a Fight Night doubleheader. Friday night, we kick things off in Australia before heading to Brazil on Saturday night.
The card in Brazil will be headlined by strikers Mauricio Rua and Ovince Saint Preux, who look to notch a big win to inch closer toward the light heavyweight title picture. Both men are Top 15 fighters who are looking to carve a place in the current traffic jam that is the 205-pound division.
My picks from Brazil last weekend were pretty strong, keeping my winning record at a high percentage. We look to keep that trend going forward during this busy weekend.
Without further ado, here are the preliminary card predictions for UFC Fight Night 56.
2014 Riley’s Record: 148-87
Last Event: UFC 179 (4-2)