Barboza vs Cerrone

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COMMENT: CERRONE vs BARBOZA

Prediction: Cerrone should consider testing Barboza on his back, but this is Donald freaking Cerrone, so that ain't happening. So what will ensue? Entertainment for the masses. Barboza has the stronger, heavier kicking game while Cerrone probably has the better hands. Barboza has shown a much shakier chin than Cerrone has, which is my deciding factor in this one. I expect Cerrone to hurt Barboza and then finish him off with a rear-naked choke a la the Dennis Siver fight. Donald Cerrone via submission, round 2.

Romero vs Tavares

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COMMENT: ROMERO vs TAVARES

Prediction: Tavares doesn't have the power to put away Romero, but he does have the striking to win a decision. Romero has the power to knock him out. Let's just pray this doesn't go the distance because at least one of these men will be absolutely pooped. Yoel Romero, KO, round number 2.

Anjos vs Nurmagomedov

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COMMENT: ANJOS vs NURMAGOMEDOV

Prediction: This is a close fight, much closer than the betting lines (Nurmy -250) would indicate. Dos Anjos looked better than ever before against Cerrone, mixing in some potent Muay Thai with his always-excellent takedowns and top control. I'd love to see him grab the win here, but Nurmagomedov is a brutal matchup: he has absurdly good takedown defense, a great clinch game, and the ability to do serious damage in transition. RDA probably has the advantage at striking range, though with Nurmy's improvement that isn't a given, and if he can keep the fight there he has a good chance of winning. I just don't think he can for all three rounds. Nurmagomedov, unanimous decision.

Alves vs Baczynski

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COMMENT: ALVES vs BACZYNSKI

Prediction: Ring rust sucks, so that could be a factor in Alves' performance. Baczynski got merc'ed by Brian Melancon just last year and Alves is a much better striker than Melancon is. An upset loss should have Alves re-thinking his career, otherwise this will be a smashing. Thiago Alves, KO, round 2.

Payan vs White

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COMMENT: Payan vs White

Prediction: White is an interesting prospect who's flown under just about everybody's radar. I wouldn't have known about him but for the fact that his aggrieved manager emailed me, demanding to know why I didn't have him on my prospect list. Once I started looking at the tape, I saw a big, skilled, and aggressive striker with a solid complementary submission game. Payan is solid at most things but not great anywhere, and I think this is an excellent opportunity for White to introduce himself to a larger audience. White, TKO, round 2.

Bektic vs Skelly

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COMMENT: Bektic vs Skelly

Prediction: I had Bektic ranked as the top prospect in MMA regardless of weight class on my Searching for Future Champions list. He's one of the most physically overwhelming and explosive fighters I've ever seen, with an almost indescribably violent top game and outstanding aggressiveness. Skelly is a fine prospect in his own right, with an excellent wrestling base and solid grappling chops, but I think Bektic is something really special. Bektic, unanimous decision.

Magalhaes vs Zachrich

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COMMENT: Magalhaes vs Zachrich

Prediction: Unless Magalhaes has improved a lot, he's not better at anything than Zachrich. So far he's been known as a fighter who can keep going after his opponent has gassed out or injured himself out of competition. That's not much of an endorsement. Zachrich isn't exciting, but he's a competent grappler, decent wrestler, and has a very careful striking game that doesn't put him at a lot of risk. Magalhaes is young, so it's entirely possible that he'll come out looking way better, but I don't like to bet on that as the deciding factor. Luke Zachrich by decision.

Lewis vs May

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COMMENT: Lewis vs May

Prediction: I think May is the superior striker, but has much more questionable cardio. Lewis is otherwise probably a bit more well rounded which will serve him well if this goes longer than 5 minutes. Derrick Lewis via gas tank.

Healy vs Masvidal

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COMMENT: Healy vs Masvidal

Prediction: Masvidal's takedown defense is excellent, and Healy is far too slow to really win too many striking battles with Jorge. Let's not forget that Masvidal's ground game is no joke and he can win it from there, but he'll probably take the safe route. Jorge Masvidal, unanimous decision.

HAWN vs LIMA

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Prediction: Douglas Lima vs. Rick Hawn - It's hard for me to see how Hawn takes this short of a monster right hand landing for the judo Olympian. Lima is the cleaner striker at distance, is probably better at mat wrestling and submissions and is the naturally bigger fighter of the two. Hawn has what I like to call an 'elevated puncher's chance', which is to say he doesn't have many ways to win, but has an extremely potent punch. Lima, though, is too good, too technical and too big. Pick: Lima

Patricky Pitbull vs Campos

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Prediction: Patricky Pitbull vs. Derek Campos - If Campos can do what he does best - mix up the phases of his offense, go high and low and get the takedown when he needs it - he can pull this off. The issue is whether or not that's really possibly in this fight. It may well be. I legitimately don't know, but I'm not convinced he can. And if he can't, Campos just isn't the striker Pitbull is, not by a long shot. Pick: Pitbull