UFC 149 Prelims: Viewing Info and Preditcions for Each Matchup

The main event at UFC 149 will pit Renan Pegado against Urijah Faber, but the preliminary bouts will offer entertaining fights leading up to the marquee fight. 

Another benefit of the prelims is that they are free to watch.

Here is how to catch each preliminary fight along with predicted outcomes.

Complete viewing info is available at UFC.com.

Preliminary Fights on Facebook, 7 p.m. ET

Antonio Carvalho vs. Daniel Pineda

Pineda is 17-8 in his career and coming off of a loss by decision to Mike Brown. The 26-year-old is an excellent wrestler and will have an advantage if this fight goes to the ground. 

Carvahlo, 33, is also coming off a loss by decision. He is 13-5 in his career and is an experienced fighter who does everything well but does not stand out in one particular area.

Prediction: Pineda gets Carvahlo on the mat and ends this one via submission.

Mitch Clarke vs. Anton Kuivanen

Clarke is coming off his first loss in a professional fight and will be looking to get back on top. If he does so, he will need to keep moving and keep Kuivanen off balance.

Kuivanen is the more experienced fighter, with 21 professional fights under his belt compared to just 10 for Clarke. He strikes with furious speed and will do damage if he gets a clean look.

Prediction: Kuivanen’s experience decides this fight, as it lasts till the end.

Preliminary Fights on FX, 8 p.m. ET

Court McGee vs. Nick Ring  

This fight is between two men not used to losing: McGee is 13-2 and Ring is 9-1. Both are coming off losses, and this will be a bloody battle, as they both try to avoid two consecutive defeats.

Ring is a vicious striker, and McGee opts for a more balanced approach. This will be one of the more evenly matched fights in the prelims.

Prediction: Ring lands more punches and wins by decision.

Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera 

This is another extremely even fight between two fighters who make their livings on the mat. Both have extremely strong ground games, and this fight will be likely be won by the better wrestler.

Delorme is 8-1 in his career, and Rivera is 8-2. Both fighters are 5’9” and 135 pounds. 

Prediction: Rivera comes out on top and forces Delorme to tap out.

Ryan Jimmo vs. Anthony Perosh 

Perosh faces a daunting task going up against Jimmo, who has won 16 consecutive fights. Jimmo is 16-1 in his career and Perod is 13-6. 

Jimmo is a remarkably balanced fighter, while Perosh is not as strong of a striker as his opponent.

Prediction: Jimmy lands a crushing blow and knocks out Perosh.

Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon 

Carraway is 16-5 in his career, while Gagnon comes into the fight with an 8-1 record.

Both are well-rounded fighters, but Gagnon is still very green. As this fight goes on, his inexperience will show.

Prediction: Carraway gets a win by submission in the later rounds.