![]() There were some questions going in about whether the 34-year-old was too far past his prime to contend, but it appears that isn't the case. It's all but a guarantee that Aldo and Munhoz will engage in a striking battle in Saturday's co-main event, and who will have the edge is a tough question.Īldo, a former featherweight champion who's been at bantamweight for his past three bouts, showed last time out against Marlon Vera that he's still a top fighter. This has the potential to be the most competitive of the three fights we're breaking down. The pick: Gane, unanimous decision Cooper Neill / UFC / Getty Bantamweight bout That said, I'm leaning toward Gane simply because it's impossible to ignore his overall MMA skill set and massive technique advantage. And he has 25 minutes to land a big shot. One mistake and Lewis can shut his lights out. ![]() So, Gane has to be perfect to beat Lewis. Curtis Blaydes was doing well against Lewis in February until an uppercut from hell put him down for good. ![]() Remember the Volkov fight? Lewis didn't do much for 14-and-a-half minutes but then knocked Volkov out with about 10 seconds to go. "The Black Beast" is a one-of-a-kind fighter in the way he can turn around a losing effort in an instant. And occasionally, he'll connect with a well-set-up head kick that no man his size should be able to land. He is one of the hardest hitters in UFC history and is currently tied for the most knockouts ever scored in the promotion. His punches can be a game-changer, but his inactivity can be his downfall. Lewis, on the other hand, has a style that's hard to describe. Gane has been perfect through six UFC appearances, shining especially bright in a clear-cut win over Alexander Volkov and a TKO stoppage of former champ Junior dos Santos. He also has decent power to back up his fluid stand-up game. "Bon Gamin" is one of the division's most technical strikers and is light on his feet, unlike most heavyweights. On paper, the heavily favored Gane is much more skilled than Lewis.
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