3 fights to look forward to and 2 fights that will likely disappoint at UFC Vegas 30

Fight that will likely disappoint at UFC Vegas 30: Nicolas Dalby vs.Tim Means

Welterweight veterans Nicolas Dalby and Tim Means were each scheduled to face different opponents at UFC Vegas 30. However, both of their respective foes were forced to pull out, and that's how they were paired together.

Dalby will try to protect his five-fight unbeaten streak (including two no-contests) in his first UFC appearance this year. He last saw action against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 255, earning a unanimous decision after three rounds.

Means is enjoying a successful run in back-to-back fights. After losing to Rodriguez in an upset, Means bounced back with consecutive victories against Laureano Staropoli and Mike Perry.

On paper, this matchup should make for a surefire showdown. But given that they were preparing for different opponents as recently as a week ago, this fight might not live up to its billing.

Fight to look forward to at UFC Vegas 30: Andre Fili vs. Daniel Pineda

UFC Vegas 30: Andre Fili vs. Daniel Pineda [Photo credit: touchyfili on Instagram]

Featherweights Andre Fili and Daniel Pineda will lock horns in a 'Fight of the Night' candidate at UFC Vegas 30. The matchup is all but guaranteed to be a crackerjack as both men have a penchant for putting on exhilarating fights.

Fili has spent several years as a gatekeeper for fighters aspiring to earn a spot in the featherweight rankings. However, the 31-year-old hasn't cracked the top 15 himself due to his losses to surging stars Yair Rodriguez, Calvin Kattar, Myles Jury, Sodiq Yusuff and Charles Jourdain.

1️⃣ & done in front of a hometown crowd!💢 @TouchyFili is BACK in action this Saturday at #UFCVegas30. pic.twitter.com/J3CFrVqoAN

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On the flipside, Pineda has shown promise during his UFC debut, putting Herbert Burns away via TKO at UFC 252. However, he failed his first major test in the octagon when he was knocked out by perennial contender Cub Swanson in his most recent fight.

With both men hungry for redemption, fans can expect fireworks for this main card featherweight showdown.