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Derrick Lewis (-310) vs. Cyril Gane (-380): Gane (best bet)

Derrick Lewis will be taking on the undefeated Cyril Gane for the interim heavyweight title in his hometown of Houston. In order for Lewis to win, he is going to have to find a way to slow down Gane and avoid the takedowns. Otherwise, he is going to be in for a long night. Expect Gane to fight a similar style to his last one against Alexander Volkov. He is a high-level IQ fighter and knows to not stand in front of Lewis. Gane's speed and volume with his strikes will be too much for Lewis.

Jose Aldo (-130) vs. Pedro Munhoz (+110): Munhoz (best bet)

Jose Aldo took advantage of the hesitancy of Chito Vera and secured the decision win in his last fight. However, Pedro Munhoz will be a much tougher task as he will come forward and push the pace early and often. The best way to beat Aldo is to pressure and get him fighting off his back foot and off his back if you can get him down. Munhoz has all the skills to do so, and his style plays into that well.

Michael Chiesa (+110) vs. Vicente Luque (-130): Chiesa (best bet)

So far the move to welterweight has been a great decision for Michael Chiesa. He tries to continue is unbeaten streak in the weight class against battle tested Luque. Look for Chiesa to close the distance immediately and engage in the clinch where he will have the advantage. Unless Luque can turn this into a boxing match, I think Chiesa imposes his will and out hustles Luque on the ground for the duration of the entire fight.

Rafael Fiziev (-345) vs. Bobby Green (+285): Fiziev (best bet)

This should be an excellent showcase fight for the brilliant striker, Rafael Fiziev. Bobby Green is as tough as they come, but he's unlikely to have a game plan that can foil Fiziev. Look for Fiziev to avoid the clinch and early takedown attempts of Green and utilize his kickboxing skills to dominate.

Miles Johns (-200) vs. Anderson Dos Santos (+175): Johns (best bet)

In Johns' last fight, we finally saw the power in his hands and overall game we have been waiting for. I believe that carries over into this fight. Dos Santos has a strong guillotine and decent hands, but Johns is better everywhere.

Tecia Torres (-135) vs. Angela Hill (+115): Torres (lean)

This is a rematch that both women have been asking for. I believe Torres' speed in her striking and wrestling will be the difference. Hill is an excellent striker, but tends to be a little predictable as the fight goes on, and Torres' pace will give Hill problems.

Song Yadong (-110) vs. Casey Kenney (-110): Kenney (lean)

Both fighters will be looking to bounce back from their most recent loss. For Casey Kenney, losing to Dominick Cruz might be the best lesson in his career. Look for Kenney to push the pace early on Yadong , who will almost certainly wait to counter. Once Kenny lands a few strikes and gets respect from Yadong, he will change levels and utilize his wrestling, where he has the advantage.

Vince Morales (+100) vs. Drako Rodriguez (-120): Rodriguez (lean)

Vince Morales is most likely fighting to keep his spot on the roster against Drako Rodriguez. Unfortunately, this matchup does do him any favors. As long as Rodriguez doesn't get caught (just like his last fight) he should be able to control the action and win with his striking.

Alonzo Menifield (-240) vs. Ed Herman (+200): Herman (lean)

Time and time again, when Ed Herman seems to be a big underdog against a powerful athlete and striker, the world tends to rule him out. Based on Menifield's last two losses, I am going with Herman. If Herman can weather the early storm of Menifield and can put him on his back, Herman can utilize his cardio and ground game to get the upset.

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (-125) vs. Jessica Payne (+105): Kowalkiewicz (lean)

Trying to avoid her fifth loss in a row, Karolina Kowalkiewicz will be taking on Jessica Penne. I believe this style matchup favors Kowalkiewicz as long as she doesn't gas out. Penne will be willing to stand and strike, which favors Kowalkiewicz.

Manel Kape (-200) vs. Ode Osbourne (+170): Osbourne (lean)

So far the high expectations of Manel Kape have not been met. Unfortunately, I think he has another tough matchup stylistically in Ode Osbourne. We have not seen the aggressive nature Kape has shown in other organizations, which helped him dominate in previous fights. Due to his slow starts and hesitant nature, I am going with Osbourne.

Kyle Marley

Derrick Lewis (+310) vs. Ciryl Gane (-380): Gane by decision

I don't see Lewis winning this fight any way other than by knockout. Gane is a much better overall striker, and he is going to double up Lewis on strikes. He is also better on the ground and has better cardio. Lewis has huge power and it only takes one punch for him to end a fight. I am going to say he doesn't get the KO and either gets knocked out himself or gets picked apart all five rounds.

Jose Aldo (-130) vs. Pedro Munhoz (+110): Munhoz by decision

Aldo is the better and more technical striker, but Munhoz is proficient as well and he is the guy that should be leading in volume. I think Aldo has a better chance at a finish, but I would slightly favor Munhoz in a decision. I am going to take the underdog to win two rounds on the scorecards.

Michael Chiesa (+110) vs. Vicente Luque (-130): Luque by submission

Chiesa has to get this fight to the mat and he needs a submission, or he has to win two rounds with top control. Luque should dominate this fight on the feet, and he is a good grappler as well, so it won't be easy for Chiesa to work his game. I am going to pick Luque because he has more ways to win, but Chiesa is a tough guy to prepare for. If he wins this fight, he might look like he should have been a big favorite.

Tecia Torres (-135) vs. Angela Hill (+115): Torres by decision

Hill has the much better hands and, in a 15-minute striking match, I would favor her because of her boxing and higher volume. Torres has the better kicks and movement on the feet, but her big advantage will be on the mat. These two fought six years ago and Torres had 9 minutes of control time off two takedowns. Hill has improved a ton since, but I still slightly favor Torres because her advantage on the ground is the biggest edge.

Song Yadong (-110) vs. Casey Kenney (-110): Kenney by decision

This should be a high-paced and high-level fight, and I expect it to be close. Yadong is the better boxer, faster, and he has good offensive wrestling. Kenney is the better kicker, might be higher-paced and is the better grappler. I will lean with Kenney as my pick because I think he is the one that is more likely to get takedowns and spend time in top control.

Rafael Fiziev (-345) vs. Bobby Green (+285): Fiziev by TKO

I really like Fiziev in this fight. He is one of the best strikers in the division and he is going to be a level above Green on the feet, faster and more powerful. Green should look to mix in takedowns each round, but I don't see him having success with that and I think he gets knocked out at some point.

Vince Morales (+100) vs. Drako Rodriguez (-120): Morales by decision

Morales needs a win to keep his spot on the UFC roster. He is 1-4 in the UFC and his lone win is against the guy who just knocked out Rodriguez in his last fight. I think Morales has the edge on the feet with his boxing-brawling style. I think he is the higher-output striker and is more likely to get a knockout as well. Rodriguez should have the edge on the ground, but I am not confident he can get it there consistently.

Alonzo Menifield (-240) vs. Ed Herman (+200): Menifield by TKO

Menifield is going to have a big power advantage and he should also be the faster striker and better wrestler. The longer this fight goes, the more it will shift into Herman's favor, but he needs to weather an early storm and gas Menifield out to get a win. I think Menifield will be too much for him early.

Manel Kape (-200) vs. Ode Osbourne (+170): Osbourne by decision

Kape should have the striking edge, mainly with his hands and power. Osbourne might have better kicks and he is quick and maybe more active than Kape on the feet. His edge should be on the mat and he is dangerous from the bottom. I think Osbourne can hang on the feet if Kape isn't throwing volume and Osbourne could lock up a submission if this fight hits the mat.

Miles Johns (-200) vs. Anderson Dos Santos (+175) : Dos Santos by stoppage

Dos Santos is dangerous, and he can finish this fight anywhere. Johns will have a wrestling edge and the cardio edge as well. He doesn't wrestle much and he isn't a high-enough paced striker to slow Dos Santos down unless he takes an early beating from him and Dos Santos gasses.

Melissa Gatto (-130) vs. Victoria Leonardo (+110): Gatto by submission

It's hard to know what we are going to get from Gatto in her UFC debut because of limited film and she is only 25. But she looks pretty decent on the mat with her submission game. Her striking doesn't look very good and she can spend too much time on her back. Leonardo isn't a big test, but she could win the striking and she can also land takedowns and spend time in top control. I would favor Leonardo in a decision, but I am going to take Gatto to get a submission.

Johnny Munoz (-230) vs. Jamey Simmons (+195): Munoz by submission

Simmons is a wrestler with a strong overhand right. I don't think he is ready for the UFC level, and he is going up against a better wrestler and grappler. I think Munoz dominates on the mat and works his way to a submission

Whats your picks tonight freak

Jesse Holland

Gane def. Lewis by unanimous decision
Munhoz def. Aldo by unanimous decision
Chiesa def. Luque by unanimous decision
Hill def. Torres by unanimous decision
Kenney def. Yadong by unanimous decision

Mookie Alexander

Cyril Gane by TKO, round 4
Jose Aldo by unanimous decision.
Vicente Luque by TKO, round 2.
Tecia Torres by unanimous decision
Casey Kenney by unanimous decision
Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision.
Alonzo Menifield by KO, round 1.

Anton Tabuena

Ciryl Gane by TKO
Jose Aldo by Decision
Angela Hill by split decision.
Song Yadong by TKO.
Rafael Fiziev by TKO

David Castillo

Ciryl Gane by Submission, round 3
Pedro Munhoz by TKO, round 3.
Michael Chiesa by Decision
Alonzo Menifield
Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Phil Mackenzie

Pedro Munhoz by submission, round 3
Michael Chiesa by unanimous decision
Tecia Torres by unanimous decision
Casey Kenney by unanimous decision
Rafael Fiziev by unanimous decision

Not really interested in this card tonight. I likely won't have a single wager on it. If forced to choose one.......... Tecia Torres in what likely will be a closer fight than their first match up.

O i see well thanks for the picks from others

Tecia Torres a unanimous decision.