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Sara McMann vs. Ketlen Vieira

Former bantamweight title contender Sara McMann has been on a hot streak of late. So hot, in fact, that her losses to Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes feel like distant memories. Unfortunately, at 36 years old she is fighting against Father Time as much as she is against her actual opponents.

She has precious little margin for error and needs to continue wowing fans and decision-makers alike with strong performances. Her next mark is Ketlen Vieira.

Vieira hasn't made any real mark in her career to this point. She entered the UFC last year after posting a 6-0 pro record on the Brazilian MMA circuit and has improved that to 8-0 in the Octagon, with her most recent fight being a unanimous-decision victory over Ashlee Evans-Smith. She has looked solid to this point, but McMann represents a big step up in competition. Too big, in fact.

Neil Magny vs. Rafael Dos Anjos

Rafael dos Anjos scored a much-needed win in his welterweight debut, but the former lightweight champion's career ills still linger. He's a complete unknown to fans, he's still haunted by the ghost of his scrapped UFC 196 fight with Conor McGregor, and he's still not long separated from back-to-back losses to Tony Ferguson and Eddie Alvarez. There is still a lot of work to be done, but the UFC is doing him no favors with this high-risk, low-reward fight with Neil Magny.

The TUF16 alum went from the UFC's chopping block in 2014 to bona fide top-10 status in 2015, thanks to a hyperactive schedule and a 9-1 record over those two years. He has slowed down a bit in recent months but is still coming off a big win over former welterweight champ Johny Hendricks.

Dos Anjos has a tall order on his hands, but this is a manageable fight for him. While Magny is good, RDA's veteran savvy should be able to carry him to a decision win.

Jeremy Stephens vs. Gilbert Melendez

After a three-fight skid, longtime lightweight elite Gilbert Melendez is dropping back down to featherweight for the first time since 2005. He'll be greeted by fellow struggling former lightweight Jeremy Stephens.

Both Melendez and Stephens seem to be well past their prime. Melendez, once regarded as one of the best 155-pound fighters in the world, has struggled to leverage his strong grappling arsenal over recent years. Stephens, meanwhile, doesn't seem to have the physicality or punching power that kept him relevant for so long.

All things considered, however, the deck is stacked in Stephens' favor. He's younger (31 years old vs. 35) and is seemingly comfortable with his cut to 145 pounds.

Henry Cejudo vs. Wilson Reis

Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo is back, and he's got something to prove. After rocketing into the flyweight title picture, he was easily dispatched by champion Demetrious Johnson and then narrowly edged out by Joseph Benavidez in December. Still, Cejudo's time as an elite fighter is just starting, and he'll almost certainly be able to get back on track at the expense of Wilson Reis.

The former EliteXC champion has been solid at 125 pounds, but he has done little to transcend his middle-of-the-pack status. This is a tailor-made matchup for Cejudo, and the UFC knows it. Look for him to outstrike Reis and employ the "wrestling in reverse" strategy to keep Reis from ever getting to his comfort zone on the mat.