UFC 235 Predictions

6. Preliminary Card Preview

Missing the undercard of an event if usually easily excusable, especially if the fights don't really tickle your fancy or there isn't a specific name that you simply can't miss. Luckily for fight fans, UFC 235's are about as exciting as you're going to get.

The UFC Fight Pass portion has a nice mix and match of experienced fighters and promising up-and-comers. Make sure to keep an eye on the middleweight fight between undefeated prospect Edmen Shabazyan and Charles Byrd, along with a potentially very scrappy bout between talented strawweights Polyana Viana and Hannah Cifers.

The ESPN portion of the event is where the card really starts to get exciting, as all four fights have the potential - and in some cases guarantee - to be exhilarating fights. Brazilian knockout machine Johnny Walker will look to continue on his destructive run against another impressive, well-rounded light heavyweight in Misha Cirkunov.

However, the real gem on the prelims is the featherweight bout between Zabit Magomedsharipov and veteran striker Jeremy Stephens. Zabit has looked sensational since he joined the UFC, beating a number of solid opponents by using his unorthodox grappling and dynamic striking skills.

His first challenge will be against heavy-handed veteran Stephens, who will definitely test the Dagestani's chin if given even the slight chance. 'Lil Heathen' , however, looks like his career is on the downturn and Magomedsharipov's is clearly on the rise, so it's difficult going against the UFC's newest star.

Of all the fights on the prelims, this one promises the most fireworks and is the perfect lead-in to the UFC 235 main card.