The UFC<\/strong> returns to Montreal this weekend with what looked like an absolutely packed card before the cancellation of the Main Event TJ Dillashaw and Renan Barao II for the Bantamweight strap, the demise of the fight featuring Rory MacDonald because of a failed drug test by Hector Lombard and the realization that Rampage Jackson was off the card and is now back on \u2013 I know!<\/p>\n Date: April 25, 2015<\/strong> Demetrious Johnson (21-2-1): -900<\/strong> That said one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet Demetrious Johnson will be in action as will one of the most popular fighters in the UFC Michael Bisping.<\/p>\n Here is a peek at the full card and what should play out during a full night of quality bouts.<\/p>\n UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson defends his title for the sixth time Saturday against a largely unknown challenger but certainly a worthy and dangerous opponent Kyoji Horiguchi. That said it is almost unfathomable to think that anyone will take down the only Flyweight champion the UFC has ever known.<\/p>\n Johnson is simply the quickest fighter on the planet right now \u2013 nobody has the hand and foot speed of the Champ. He utilizes that speed in both his striking and grappling game \u2013 if you can catch him you may have a chance. Nobody in the last couple of years has been able to catch though!<\/p>\n Horiguchi has been impressive since landing in the UFC \u2013 four straight wins but his style plays right into the hands of the Champ. He attacks with reckless abandon, using his speed to get inside and devastate his opponents \u2013 something he won\u2019t be able to do Saturday. Horiguchi\u2019s ground game isn\u2019t all that great meaning that he will have to end this fight on the feet to have a chance.<\/p>\n Johnson has definitely fought more dangerous adversaries inside the Octagon \u2013 his patience, technicality, professionalism and speed will be too much for the challenger here. The Champ will know what\u2019s coming and should be able to fight-plan around Horiguchi\u2019s one-dimensional attack.<\/p>\n Simply put there are zero hole in Johnson\u2019s game while there are certainly areas of weakness in Horiguchi\u2019s.<\/p>\n Michael Bisping (25-7):-145<\/strong> An intriguing Middleweight battle is second-last on the card Saturday night when the highly marketable UFC loudmouth Michael Bisping attempts to turn his fortunes around against CB Dollaway. Both of these fighters seem destined to remain in the \u201cB-level\u201d of UFC fighters \u2013 neither seems destined for a Title shot anytime soon.<\/p>\n Bisping enters having lost two of his last three fights including a beat-down at the hands of Luke Rockhold last time out while Dalloway had looked to be on an upward path before getting TKO\u2019d by Lyoto Machida last time out.<\/p>\n Bisping seems past his prime and while I think he can stay out of danger with his foot speed, I just don\u2019t think he piles up enough points to win here. In a dull, striking battle expect Dollaway to outpoint the Brit in this one. It won\u2019t be pretty but what Bisping fight is?<\/p>\n Fabio Maldonado (22-7): -145<\/strong> Home town guy Steve Bosse will see his dream of fighting in the UFC put on hold after the courts reinstated Rampage Jackson for this fight. Jackson hasn’t fought inside the Octagon since Jan. 2013 when he lost a unanimous decision to Glover Teixeira at UFC on FOX 6 but he did win his three fights with Bellator ahead of this bout. Jackson is certainly a dangerous guy but you have to wonder where his head is at after battling in the courts instead of inside the Octagon.<\/p>\n Maldonado has won four of his last five fights overall and has beaten some decent names – Roger Hollett, Joey Beltran, Gian Villante and Hans Stringer in Brazil. Maldonado is the younger and hungrier fighter in this one. We know that he\u2019s been training hard \u2013 I don\u2019t know about Jackson.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=1436&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n It has been a while since Rampage stepped in against the best MMA has to offer. My bet is that he struggles against a fighter that has a lot on the line. Take Maldonado to win this fight with relative ease as Jackson hits a wall after the first round of action.<\/p>\n John Makdessi (12-3): -174<\/strong> Shane Campbell makes his UFC debut this Saturday having won three straight fights in other organizations. He takes on John Makdessi who fights in front of his home town crowd and looks to bounce back from a decision loss to Alan Patrick at UFC 169.<\/p>\n Campbell brings some serious power into the Octagon \u2013 Makdessi has a very well rounded game. I\u2019m taking the power in this one as Campbell\u2019s energy overpowers Makdessi. Campbell has won three straight by KO\/TKO \u2013 I like that run to continue Saturday.<\/p>\n Yves Jabouin (20-9): +349<\/strong> Thomas Almeida attempts to keep his undefeated record intact Saturday against 35 year old veteran Yves Jabouin. Almeida\u2019s impressive run has included 11 straight by KO\/TKO \u2013 dominant every time out. Meanwhile Jabouin has alternated wins and losses in his last four fights and last walked out of the Octagon in defeat.<\/p>\n Consider Jabouin another stepping stone for the up and coming Brazilian Almeida \u2013 this fight likely won\u2019t go the distance!<\/p>\n Patrick Cote (20-9): -190 vs. Joe Riggs (40-15): +165<\/strong> Alexis Davis (16-6): +177 vs. Sarah Kaufman (17-2): -207<\/strong> Chad Laprise (10-0): -300 vs. Bryan Barberena (10-2): +250<\/strong> Olivier Aubin-Mercier (5-1): -330 vs. David Michaud (8-1): +270<\/strong> Nordine Taleb (10-2): -265 vs. Chris Clements (12-5, 1 NC): +225<\/strong>\n
UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi<\/h3>\n
\n Time: 10 pm ET<\/strong>
\n Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada<\/strong>
\n Broadcast: Pay-per-view, Fox Sports 1, UFC Fight Pass<\/strong><\/p>\nMain Card (on Pay-Per-View)<\/h3>\n
\n Kyoji Horiguchi (15-1): +600<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nMMA Betting Pick: Demitrious Johnson -900<\/h3>\n
\n C.B. Dollaway (15-6): +125<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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MMA Betting Pick: C.B Dollaway +125<\/h3>\n
\n Rampage Jackson (35-11): +125<\/strong><\/p>\nMMA Betting Pick: Fabian Maldonado -145<\/h3>\n
\n Shane Campbell (11-2):+149<\/strong><\/p>\nMMA Betting Pick: Shane Campbell +149<\/h3>\n
\n Thomas Almeida (17-0): -419<\/strong><\/p>\nMMA Betting Pick: Thomas Almeida -419<\/h3>\n
Preliminary Card (on FOX Sports 1)<\/h3>\n
\n MMA Betting Pick: Patrick Cote -190<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n MMA Betting Pick: Sarah Kaufman -207<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n MMA Betting Pick: Chad Laprise -300<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n MMA Betting Pick: David Michaud +270<\/strong><\/p>\nPreliminary Card (on UFC Fight Pass)<\/h3>\n
\n MMA Betting Pick: Nordine Taleb -265<\/strong><\/p>\n