The UFC returns to the Apex in Las Vegas as middleweights Derek Brunson and Darren Till meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night 191.
Both fighters need a big win to keep pace in the logjam that is the middleweight division.
Kenai Andrews checks in with his thoughts on the main card.
MAIN CARD (4PM ET/1PM PT)
PADDY PIMBLETT (16-3-0) VS. LUIGI VENDRAMIN (9-2-0)
Andrews: The Cage Warriors phenom should be able to shake off the UFC jitters and put on a show.
Andrews Prediction: Paddy Pimblett via submission
MODESTAS BUKAUSKAS (11-4-0) VS. KHALIL ROUNTREE JR. (8-5-0, 1NC)
Andrews: Rountree has struggled as of late and needs a win. He looked like the weight of the world is on his shoulders at the weigh-ins. Modestas will put him out to pasture.
Andrews Prediction: Modestas Bukauskas via TKO
ALEX MORONO (19-7-0) VS. DAVID ZAWADA (17-6-0)
Andrews: Morono had a nice win over Cerrone but it’s been awhile. He is fighting on short notice but should emerge with the decision.
Andrews Prediction: Alex Morono via UD
#13 TOM ASPINALL (10-2-0) VS. #14 SERGEY SPIVAK (13-2-0)
Talented heavyweights square off 👊
🏴 Tom Aspinall vs 🇲🇩Serghei Spivac happens TOMORROW!
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Andrews: Good matchup. Both guys big and finishers. Slight edge to Aspinall to get the nod.
Andrews Prediction: Tom Aspinall via TKO
MAIN EVENT
#4 DEREK BRUNSON (22-7-0) VS. #7 DARREN TILL (18-3-1)
Top MWs collide as they take center stage 💥
🇺🇸 @DerekBrunson vs 🏴 @DarrenTill2 headlines #UFCVegas36 tomorrow night!
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Andrews: Brunson overcomes some early trouble and continues his controlled aggression and works Till to the ground where he gets the unanimous decision win.
Andrews Prediction: Derek Brunson via UD
Enjoy the fights.
