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Robert Whittaker v Uriah Hall
“Hall is a very dynamic and unorthodox striker and with his spinning kicks he’s always going to be dangerous,” says Fox Sports UFC Fight Week co-host Richie Vaculik. “But Rob is also from a striking background, which is what makes this such an exciting match-up. I can’t go past Whittaker as the local boy.”

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Mark Hunt v Antonio Silva
“Hunt is coming off a loss at UFC Fight Night in Adelaide to Stipe Miocic, which was one of the worst performances of his career,” says Vaculik. “That’s given him a lot of motivation for this rematch with Bigfoot, who he lost to a couple of years ago. Silva’s chin has been put to the test lately and is a bit shaky. I reckon Hunt will stop him within two rounds.”

Ronda Rousey v Holly Holm
“Holly Holmes is the more decorated striker,” UFC President Dana White told MH. “She’s had 33 boxing fights and is 9-0 as a mixed martial artist. Ronda’s 12-0 as a fighter period. Holly has the height-reach advantage – she uses her range very well, she throws a lot of head kicks and she stays on the outside and tries to pick you apart. We’ve never seen Ronda face that before.”

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