With UFC heading back to Atlantic City, the big-fight atmosphere is surrounding what could the company’s biggest broadcast on FX in history.
The main event between Gray Maynard and Clay Guida is going to be the best part of the show, but a card full of young men trying to prove themselves will have MMA fans enjoying brawl after brawl.
Where: Revel, Atlantic City, N.J.
When: Friday, June 22 at 9 p.m. ET
Watch: Facebook undercard fights at 5 p.m. EST, preliminary fights at 6 p.m. EST on Fuel TV, Main Card fights at 9 p.m. EST on FX.
Complete Fight Card
Main Card (FX)
Lightweight—Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida
Lightweight—Sam Stout vs. Spencer Fisher
Welterweight—Brian Ebersole vs. TJ Waldburger
Featherweight—Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson
Preliminary Card (Fuel TV)
Featherweight—Hatsu Hioki vs. Ricardo Lamas
Lightweight—Ramsey Nijem vs. C.J. Keith
Featherweight—Steven Siler vs. Joey Gambino
Welterweight—Rick Story vs. Brock Jardine
Middleweight—Nick Catone vs. Chris Camozzi
Welterweight—Matt Brown vs. Luis Ramos
Preliminary Card (Facebook)
Welterweight—Dan Miller vs. Ricardo Funch
Bantamweight—Ken Stone vs. Dustin Pague
Gray Maynard’s Keys to Victory
After coming off a heart-breaking loss to then lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, Gray Maynard looks to avenge his first professional loss by bringing the hurt to Clay Guida.
With excellent striking and the ability to capitalize on the ground with a submission if Guida makes a mistake—paired with cardio for days—Maynard will avenge his loss and get his career back on track.
Clay Guida’s Keys to Victory
Despite 12 career losses, Clay Guida is not the guy Maynard wants to be fighting right now. Before losing a tough bout against now-champion Benson Henderson, Guida had strung together four exciting fights in a row and was becoming a fan favorite.
While Maynard is tough, he isn’t as tough as Benson Henderson, who Guida pushed to his limit. This is a classic case of the irresistible force against the immovable object.
What They’re Saying
MMAWeekly.com lead writer Damon Martin is reporting about his last trip to AC:
Heading to Atlantic City for UFC on FX 4. Last time I was there for @UFC event @RichFranklin defeated Evan Tanner for the MW belt. #RIPEvan
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) June 19, 2012
Popular radio show Ring Rust Radio tells the truth about anytime fighters as exciting as Gray Maynard and Clay Guida get in the Octagon:
Gray Maynard vs. Clay Guida will be an all-out war! #UFConFX 4 will be the best so far! #UFC #MMA
— RingRustRadio (@RingRustRadio) June 19, 2012
Undercard Fight To Watch
Sam Stout vs. Spencer Fisher
While most fans can’t wait for the main event, the co-main event between Sam Stout and Spencer Fisher may be a stretch as the undercard, but I don’t care; this fight will be too great to not talk about.
Neither of these men wants to let this fight go to the judge’s scorecards, so expect a knockout or submission in brutal fashion. This is going to be like watching a train wreck!
Main Event Prediction
Gray Maynard beats Clay Guida via decision
With two men classically trained in the arts of MMA battle, there is no way that either will leave themselves open to be knocked out. While there is always the chance for a submission, neither man is well known for his prowess in tapping people out.
Both men will stand in the middle of the Octagon and exchange all night, but it will be the judges that ultimately have to make the decision. They will give the win to Gray Maynard.
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