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1. Al Iaquinta ($4900) - A product of the Serra-Longo Fight Team, Al Iaquinta (10-3) has progressed tremendously since his days on TUF 15 and he now prepares for one of the division's deadliest finishers in Joe Lauzon (24-9).
After defeating Ross Pearson in his last bout, Iaquinta will be looking to break into the top 15 of the lightweight division and the key to victory for him will most likely be his improved striking. Lauzon will have a notable advantage on the ground, but he has a tough challenge ahead of him in the rising star. If Iaquinta can push the pace on the feet then we expect a comfortable win for the 27-year-old.
2. Thales Leites ($5200) - Since suffering a defeat in a middleweight title clash against Anderson Silva back in 2009, Thales Leites (24-4) has rebuilt his career and after resigning with the UFC the Brazilian has gone 4-0. He now faces off against another UFC veteran in Tim Boetch (18-7), however the Barbarian has had a tougher time in the cage, losing three of his last five.
Typically known as a submission expert, Leites has improved his striking with Nova Uniao ahead of this bout and his opponent has struggled even in his wins, with Boetsch's last three triumphs including a remaculous turnaround against Brad Tavares and two split decisions. Leites seems to be in the form of his career and we predict yet another step up the middleweight ladder for the 33-year-old.
3. Thiago Alves ($4600) - Once a challenger for GSP's welterweight title, Thiago Alves (20-9) has recovered from a long list of injuries over the past two years and now seems fully recovered for another run at the division's best. His opponent Jordan Mein (29-9) is at a difficult bridge in his career, a win over Alves cements him in the upper echelon of the division, however defeat leaves him in a tricky position.
Despite being Mein's elder by six years, it's the Canadian that boasts more experience inside the cage. However Alves counteracts this with his experience against elite competition and this could prove a deciding factor in this bout. Mein will bring his exciting knockout power to the octagon, but Alves certainly has the tools to shut down the Young Gun or don't be surprised if Alves stands toe-to-toe and comes out on top of a slugfest.
4. Sara McMann ($4800) - A somewhat controversial defeat to Ronda Rousey derailed Sara McMann's (8-1) hopes of Bantamweight gold back in 2014, but in shallow devision a two or three wins can give the former Olympic wrestler another shot. Her opponent Miesha Tate (15-5) knows all too well how difficult it is to rebound after a defeat to Rousey, but following a second loss to the champion, Tate has strung together another two victories.
This is a real pick 'em fight between these two elite bantamweights, but styles make fights and Tate has proven that her grappling ability isn't quite at the top level, and in McMann she faces one of the divisions best wrestlers. It may not turn into somewhat of a stale mate, but we predict a grinding decision victory for McMann.
5. Ian McCall ($5500) - This fight perhaps holds the most weight in terms of its effect on their respective divisions, as flyweight contenders Ian McCall (13-4-1) and John Lineker (24-7) go head-to-head in what could possibly determine the next number one contender.
Much has been made of Lineker's ability to finish opponents with KO power, something that is a rarity in the 125lb division, however he is yet to put his skills to the test against someone of McCall's calibre. McCall has hung with the likes of Cruz, Mighty Mouse and Benavidez and it is this experience that we believe will ease him past Lineker. Barring another highlight reel performance from the Brazilian, I'd favour McCall via decision.
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