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#4. Thiago Santos vs. Paul Craig
Thiago Santos might be a suitable reward for Paul Craig if he is able to get by Nikita Krylov this weekend. Craig would then be on a six-fight undefeated streak and would only need a few big-name wins to break into the title picture. Santos, an established contender and former title challenger, would certainly fit that bill.
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Craig looked sensational recently and earned a first-round TKO win over Jamahal Hill in his last fight, which has already aged very nicely. With that being said, he hasn't been particularly active, having fought just once since the start of 2021. It will therefore be great to see him return to action this weekend.
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Craig will likely break into the division's top 10 with a win on Saturday. Santos will likely drop out of the top five following his loss and so the two could well meet somewhere in the middle. This will be a fun fight and an appropriate bout for both fighters, provided the Scot doesn't slip up before then.
#3. Thiago Santos vs. Dominick Reyes
Thiago Santos and Dominick Reyes are the last two fighters to have faced former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Both Santos and Reyes came very close to pulling off the upset and cemented their status as elite light heavyweights in those fights. However, neither man has looked like the same fighter since.
Santos has gone 1-3 and Reyes is 0-2 since each man took on Jon Jones. This is peculiar as you might have expected them to thrive when the former champion relinquished the belt and left the division. Instead, they have struggled and now seems to be the time to find out which fighter deserves to remain in the top 10.
This fight would give each man the opportunity to break free from their respective post Jon Jones slumps. The winner will be right back around the top five in the division. For the loser, it will be time to re-build somewhat and likely take on opponents towards the bottom of the rankings.
