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UFC 192 will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas where former Olympic wrestler, Daniel Cormier, puts his light heavyweight belt on the line against Swedish striker, Alexander Gustafsson, for the main event.
Other marquee bouts feature the co-main event match of Johny Hendricks and Tyron Woodley; the return fight of Rashad Evans; a heavyweight clash; and two promising women's bantamweight contenders.
With the October 3 card looming on the horizon, it's time to bring out the crystal ball and predict who will come home victorious and who will go back to the drawing boards.
Women's Bantamweight: Jessica Eye vs. Julianna Peña
Jessica Eye is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Miesha Tate in her last bout, while her opponent, Julianna Peña, a TKO win over Milana Dudieva in hers.
With both fighters predominantly relying on their standup game, look for them to slug it out at the onset and exchange hard, clean shots throughout the match.
In the end, The Venezuelan Vixen's power will be enough to overwhelm Eye and be one step closer to a top 5 opponent.
Winner: Julianna Peña via a 2nd round TKO
Heavyweight: Shawn Jordan vs. Ruslan Magomedov
A veteran of nine UFC bouts, Shawn Jordan plans on padding his three-fight winning streak versus fellow striker Ruslan Magomedov.
After sizing each other up in the early minutes of the fight, expect Jordan to take advantage of a tentative Magomedov with the occasional head kicks and overhand counter punches.
Ultimately, the Savage's experience will carry him en route to a fourth straight knockout victory.
Winner: Shawn Jordan by way of a 1st round KO
Light Heavyweight: Ryan Bader vs. Rashad Evans
Ryan Bader is one win away from a title shot, so is Rashad Evans.
With this being his first fight in nearly two years, expect Evans to have a little ring rust in the opening seconds; in which Bader will definitely capitalize on.
As he gets his range and rhythm going, "Suga" will hold off desperate takedown attempts from Bader and execute his game plan close to perfection.
Winner: Rashad Evans via a split decision
Welterweight: Johny Hendricks vs. Tyron Woodley
The decade-long wrestling rivalry of Johny Hendricks and Tyron Woodley culminates at UFC 192's co-main event.
Hendricks will try to establish his left hand from the get-go, as Woodley circles to his left to avoid disaster.
By the end of the match, Bigg Rigg would have done enough to eke out another close decision.
Winner: Johny Hendricks by unanimous decision
Light Heavyweight: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to silence his doubters as he faces UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier.
Expect the Swede to use his range on a shorter Cormier with slick jabs and improved head movements.
On the other hand, DC will look to close the distance and engage Gustafsson in the clinch.
After an all-out slugfest, The Mauler will finally claim the elusive title and hand Cormier his second career loss.
Winner: Alexander Gustafsson via unanimous decision
