Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on this massive 14-bout UFC VEGAS 45: 'LEWIS VS DAUKAUS Fight Night event."The UFC is wrapping up 2021 with a surprisingly solid Fight Night event. In the main event, former title challenger Derrick Lewis takes on surging contender Chris Daukaus. The co-main features multiple time welterweight challenger Stephen Thompson against Belal Muhammad. And there’s even a quality lightweight cation fight between Diego Ferreira and Mateusz Gamrot." -- Zane SimonFor those fans who wish to dive deeper into the MAIN CARD, check out that version of the MMA Vivi which already aired at 1pm Central today, Thurs., Dec. 16nd., 2021, right here on our SC channel. From here on out, the Main Card show will always air at 1 CST, followed by the Prelims Show at 2 CST. The MMA Vivisection is brought to you by Combat Wombat, makers of combat sports themed artwork featuring MMA’s legendary fighters and legendary fights. Visit chrisrini.com for the latest pieces and commissions. Get your Combat Wombat themed Vivi t-shirts today! cottonbureau.com/products/dr-wombatUFC Vegas 45: ‘Derrick Lewis vs Chris Daukaus’ fight card (bout order subject to change):ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. DEC 18 - 7PM/4PM ETPT14. Derrick Lewis vs. Chris Daukaus — Picks, Both: Daukaus13. Stephen Thompson vs. — Picks, Zane: Thompson, Connor: Muhammad 12. Amanda Lemos vs. Angela Hill — Picks, Both: Lemos11. Raphael Assunção vs. Ricky Simón — Picks, Both: Simon10. Diego Ferreira vs. Mateusz Gamrot — Picks, Both: Gamrot9. Darren Elkins vs. Cub Swanson — Picks, Both: SwansonESPN+ PRELIMS | 4PM/1PM ETPT (2 Cares)8. 185lbs: Gerald Meerschaert (33-14) vs. Dustin Stolzfus (13-3) — At 2:01, Odds 10:06, Picks, Both: Meerschaert7. 135lbs: Raoni Barcelos (16-2) vs. Victor Henry (21-5) — At 10:25, Odds 18:23, Picks, Both: Barcelos6. 265lbs: Justin Tafa (4-3) vs. Harry Hunsucker (7-4) — At 18:33, Odds 23:02, Picks, Both: Tafa5. 125lbs: Sijara Eubanks (7-6) vs. Melissa Gatto (7-0) — At 24:44, Odds 31:32, Picks, Both: Eubanks4. 145lbs: Charles Jourdain (11-4) vs. Andre Ewell (17-8) — At 32:24, Odds 39:49, Picks, Both: Jourdain3. 135lbs: Raquel Pennington (12-8) vs. Macy Chiasson (7-1) — At 40:03, Odds 48:06, Picks, Both: Pennington2. 265lbs: Don’Tale Mayes (8-4) vs. Josh Parisian (14-4) — At 49:14, Odds 55:27, Picks, Zane: Mayes, Connor: Parisian1. 155lbs: Matt Sayles (8-3) vs. Jordan Leavitt (8-1) — At 55:37, Odds 1:03:01, Picks, Both: SaylesFor those of you following the picks made on the show, we started tracking them with the July 13th, 2020 Vivisections for ‘Kattar vs. Ige’... Standings for our last event, UFC 269: Zane went 10/14, Connor tied with 10/14 as well. So far, here are the overall standings: Zane is now 439/698 and Connor is now 428/698.During the holiday UFC break we will continue to bring you podcast content every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday minimum, more days if we can. Watch for shows like 'Crooklyn’s Corner', 'Show Money', 'The MMA Depressed-us', '6th Round Retro', maybe even an episode or two of 'The Eugene S. Robinson Show Stomper!' — among others! On behalf of the entire Bloody Elbow Presents Podcast Network Team, have a safe and happy Holiday Season & be sure to stay tuned!If you enjoy our shows, "heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over on whichever BE Presents Podcast Channel happens to be your listening platform of choice: YouTube, iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn. OverCast, Player FM, & Amazon Music. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe