UFC Prelim Picks Generate Buzz
Combat sports fans are backing bold UFC prelim predictions including Austen Lane KO Rd1, Robelis Despaigne SUB Rd2, and Karl Williams KO Rd3 in trending parlay discussions. Meanwhile, Combat FC 12's co-main ended controversially with Cole Alaxanian's split-decision win being called a "robbery" as he moved to 6-2.
- Austen Lane is a former NFL defensive end who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2010 and played for four years. He has a history of early finishes, with 11 of his 13 professional wins coming by way of knockout. - Robelis Despaigne is a 2012 Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo from Cuba who holds the record for the longest reach in UFC history at 87 inches. After a quick 18-second knockout in his UFC debut, he lost his next two fights by decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. - Since his UFC release, Despaigne has signed with Karate Combat, where he has recorded multiple knockouts in under 15 seconds. He is also scheduled to fight UFC veteran Todd Duffee in the Global Fight League (GFL) on May 24, 2025. - Karl Williams has a fighting style that contrasts with the knockout prediction; all four of his UFC fights ended in unanimous decisions, with three wins and one loss. Known for his wrestling, he has since signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). - The controversial win for Cole Alaxanian was against Damion "Dynamite" Nelson in the main event of Combat FC 12 for the promotion's Featherweight Championship. - The event took place at The Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and was positioned as a high-stakes audition for fighters on the East Coast regional scene to get noticed by major promotions.
