The first UFC event on FX promises to be an entertaining event, with a compelling main event between Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard that could have ramifications on the lightweight division later on this year. Though before the main card starts, the undercard will be broadcast on Fuel TV, which has become the unofficial UFC network.
We know what to expect from undercard fights. It is very rare that anyone involved will become a star, but some fighters have emerged from the shadows in an event like this to make a name for themselves and be a staple of UFC for a long time.
So what should fans be watching out for when they tune in to see these preliminary bouts?
Jorge Rivera Will KO Eric Schafer In The First Round
Rivera was on a good roll in 2009 and 2010 with three straight wins, and he even got a shot against Michael Bisping at UFC 127. He lost that fight, albeit controversially, and inexplicably lost to Constantinos Philippou at UFC 133.
Schafer is a good opponent for Rivera to get back in the win column. He doesn’t do anything exceptionally well, and has lost his last three UFC fights.
Rivera has good knockout power, and is solid in all other facets of the game, so he will dictate the pace early and unleash a flurry of punches before the referee stops it.
Charlie Brenneman Will End Daniel Roberts’ UFC Career
Both Brenneman and Roberts are coming off losses, so they will want to put on a show for the fans and management in order to keep their spots in UFC.
Roberts, however, has a lot to prove in this fight and is under tremendous pressure to perform. He is 3-3 in six career UFC fights, and he has looked bad in his last two fights against Claude Patrick and Rich Attonito.
Brenneman is going to get back on track in this fight thanks to his wrestling ability, and he will send Roberts to another organization.
Fabrício Camões Will Make Tommy Hayden’s First UFC Fight One To Forget
Tommy Hayden got the opportunity of a lifetime when Reza Madadi and Rafaello Oliveira both had to pull out of a fight with Camões due to injuries during training.
Undefeated in his eight professional fights, Hayden takes a big step up in competition tonight. He last fought for Absolute Action MMA in May 2011, but he has never come close to fighting under the bright lights of the UFC stage.
Camões is making his return to UFC following two years in Tachi Palace Fighting. He is a good Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, and he will be able to overwhelm the younger, less-talented Hayden.
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