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The most interesting fight on the card, and the one reason to purchase this PPV. People finally got to see Askren for the first time in his UFC debut against Robbie Lawler. Lawler showed Askren can be beat with a power shot. Jorge has just as good of striking as Lawler, but is much faster than Lawler. I do love some Ben Askren shit talking though, if you don't follow what this guy says you are missing out. He has definitely gotten under Masvidal's skin and that may have been the staggering blow he needed before the fight started. I see Masvidal coming in hot for this one and gets taken down easily where Askren dominates the 1st round, possibly a 10-8 round. 2nd round starts on the feet, like all rounds, and Jorge displays great foot work and hands where he dominates this round. 3rd round Askren gets the takedown and goes submission after submission after submission, which is his downfall and allows Masvidal to scramble to his feet. Jorge dominates the rest of the fight. But, Askren by split decision and the interview afterwards will be worth it. (I hope I am wrong here, I really like Masvidal)

The lioness is the best female fighter to ever walk into an MMA fight. However, Holm does have the skill set to make this an extremely technical standup bout (which is the only path to victory for her in my eyes). Nunes is way too strong and if she starts losing a point fight in the standup look for her to take Holm down and dominate with her BJJ> Nunes by stoppage in the 2nd.

Jones is the best fighter ever, plain and simple. Santos is a Brazillian version of Anthony Smith. If he is able to put one clean hand on Jones it could be night night for Jones. That is Thiago's only path to victory. I don't see Jones toying around with Santos like he did Smith. He takes him out quick and fast with a Roman Grecko wrestling based fight plan, loof for a 2nd round victory after Santos starts to tire.