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Division: Bantamweight

Records: Cody Garbrandt (9-0), Takeya Mizugaki (21-9-2)

Cody Garbrandt is the hottest prospect in the game right now. Twenty-five years old, undefeated, well-coached and knocking people out left and right, it's hard not to fall in love with No Love. The UFC is certainly smitten with him as well, giving him prominent placement on cards and setting him on a path that could quickly line him up for a title shot.

Fresh off an impressive win over former “next big thing” Thomas Almeida, he looks to maintain his momentum with a win over respected veteran Takeya Mizugaki. That, however, is easier said than done.

While Garbrandt has captured the attention of fans and pundits, Mizugaki has been a reliable, formidable, high-level bantamweight for the better part of a decade. In many ways, he falls into the niche Michael Bisping long held at 185 pounds, with a strong all-around game held back by an unfortunate lack of stopping power that relegates him to “perennial contender” status.

The Japanese veteran can be counted on to, at the very least, keep things competitive. Bettors will likely favor the youngster, and rightly so. That said, this is far from a slam dunk.

Prediction: Cody Garbrandt def. Takeya Mizugaki by unanimous decision