There is only a single card this weekend for our MMASucka staff picks. Later this evening, October 18, UFC on ESPN 6 will take place from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The main card will begin live on ESPN 2 at 9:00pm ET (6:00pm PT).
The Fights
In the main event slot, top light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes will take on divisional newcomer (but not promotional) newcomer Chris Weidman. Reyes currently sits undefeated at 11-0 since his professional beginnings in 2014. His UFC start in 2017 saw momentum carry in the right direction with three straight first-round finishes. Reyes would earn back-to-back decisions in his last two outings: a unanimous to Ovince Saint Preux and a tight split over Volkan Oezdemir. His opponent, Weidman, is set for his first fight at 205 pounds. The former UFC middleweight champion is looking to reach the success he once had, having suffered four losses in his last five fights. The lone victory on Weidman’s resume in the last four years came over Kelvin Gastelum in 2017 by submission in the third.
A highly-anticipated co-main event rematch is in store between featherweights Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens. Things did not go to plan in their Mexico City main event bout four weeks ago where a finger to the eye just 15 seconds rendered Stephens unable to continue. With bad blood between the two, look for these two contenders to throw down in a potential “Fight of the Night.” That being only possible without any more eye pokes.
Also on the main card includes the return of fan-favorite Joe Lauzon and a clash of dangerous middleweights (fighting at a catchweight of 188.5 pounds) between Deron Winn and Darren Stewart. See all six UFC on ESPN 6 main card fights counted further below.
Staff Picks
Throughout the year, staff picks will be composed of four different MMA promotions: UFC, Bellator, ONE, and RIZIN. Main cards will make up both UFC and Bellator picks, while the biggest fights to make up ONE and RIZIN events will be used. The WINNER of staff picks will have a choice between receiving a championship belt from ProAmBelts or a championship chain from Championship Chains. The 2018 winner was awarded to Michael DeSantis, compiling a record of 202-101.
Check out our MMASucka staff picks for UFC on ESPN 6 below.
Staff Records after ONE: Century (Part 1 & Part 2):
1. Connor Deitrich: 252-137
2. Michael DeSantis: 251-138
3. Ed Gallo: 240-145
4. Mitchell Banuelos: 239-138
5. Mike Skytte: 231-158
6. Jeremy Brand: 228-161
7. Matt Bricker: 216-160
8. Ash Camyab: 204-153
9. Frazer Krohn: 130-91
10. Ryan Hobbs: 112-99
11. Andrew Benjamin: 98-65
12. McKenzie Guardiero: 89-68
13. Tanner Russ: 57-30
14. Dan Rose: 42-31
15. Mike Lynch: 25-17
Deron Winn (6-0) vs. Darren Stewart (10-4, 1 NC)
Jeremy Brand: Winn via UD
Mike Skytte: Winn via UD
Michael DeSantis: Winn via UD
Mitchell Banuelos: Winn via UD
Ed Gallo: Winn via UD
Connor Deitrich: Winn via UD
Ryan Hobbs: Winn via UD
Frazer Krohn: Winn via UD
McKenzie Guardiero: Winn via Round 2 TKO
Tanner Russ: Winn via Round 1 TKO
Dan Rose: Winn via Round 1 TKO
Mike Lynch: Winn via UD
Staff picking Winn: 12
Staff picking Stewart: 0
Maycee Barber (7-0) vs. Gillian Robertson (7-3)
Jeremy Brand: Barber via UD
Mike Skytte: Barber via Round 3 TKO
Michael DeSantis: Barber via Round 2 TKO
Mitchell Banuelos: Robertson via Round 2 SUB
Ed Gallo: Robertson via UD
Connor Deitrich: Robertson via Round 3 SUB
Ryan Hobbs: Barber via Round 2 TKO
Frazer Krohn: Robertson via SD
McKenzie Guardiero: Barber via UD
Tanner Russ: Barber via UD
Dan Rose: Barber via UD
Mike Lynch: Robertson via Round 1 SUB
Staff picking Barber: 7
Staff picking Robertson: 5
Joe Lauzon (27-15) vs. Jonathan Pearce (7-3)
Jeremy Brand: Lauzon via Round 2 SUB
Mike Skytte: Lauzon via Round 1 SUB
Michael DeSantis: Pearce via Round 2 TKO
Mitchell Banuelos: Lauzon via Round 1 SUB
Ed Gallo: Pearce via Round 1 TKO
Connor Deitrich: Pearce via Round 2 TKO
Ryan Hobbs: Pearce via Round 1 TKO
Frazer Krohn: Pearce via Round 2 TKO
McKenzie Guardiero: Lauzon via Round 1 SUB
Tanner Russ: Lauzon via Round 2 SUB
Dan Rose: Lauzon via Round 1 SUB
Mike Lynch: Lauzon via UD
Staff picking Lauzon: 7
Staff picking Pearce: 5
Greg Hardy (5-1) vs. Ben Sosoli (7-2, 1 NC)
Jeremy Brand: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Mike Skytte: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Michael DeSantis: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Mitchell Banuelos: Sosoli via Round 1 TKO
Ed Gallo: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Connor Deitrich: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Ryan Hobbs: Sosoli via UD
Frazer Krohn: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
McKenzie Guardiero: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Tanner Russ: Sosoli via Round 1 TKO
Dan Rose: Hardy via Round 1 TKO
Mike Lynch: Sosoli via Round 1 TKO
Staff picking Hardy: 8
Staff picking Sosoli: 4
Yair Rodriguez (11-2, 1 NC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (27-16, 1 NC)
Jeremy Brand: Stephens via Round 2 TKO
Mike Skytte: Stephens via Round 1 TKO
Michael DeSantis: Stephens via Round 2 TKO
Mitchell Banuelos: Stephens via Round 2 TKO
Ed Gallo: Rodriguez via UD
Connor Deitrich: Stephens via Round 2 TKO
Ryan Hobbs: Stephens via UD
Frazer Krohn: Stephens via Round 2 TKO
McKenzie Guardiero: Stephens via Round 2 TKO
Tanner Russ: Rodriguez via UD
Dan Rose: Rodriguez via Round 3 TKO
Mike Lynch: Stephens via Round 1 TKO
Staff picking Rodriguez: 3
Staff picking Stephens: 9
Dominick Reyes (11-0) vs. Chris Weidman (14-4)
Jeremy Brand: Reyes via UD
Mike Skytte: Weidman via Round 3 SUB
Michael DeSantis: Weidman via Round 2 SUB
Mitchell Banuelos: Weidman via Round 2 SUB
Ed Gallo: Reyes via UD
Connor Deitrich: Reyes via Round 3 TKO
Ryan Hobbs: Reyes via Round 1 TKO
Frazer Krohn: Weidman via Round 4 SUB
McKenzie Guardiero: Reyes via Round 3 TKO
Tanner Russ: Reyes via Round 2 TKO
Dan Rose: Reyes via Round 1 TKO
Mike Lynch: Weidman via Round 1 SUB
Staff picking Reyes: 7
Staff picking Weidman: 5
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