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Thiago Alves will look to get back on track at UFC 210.Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Getty Images

Katlyn Chookagian vs. Irene Aldana

Irene Aldana posted a disappointing performance in her UFC debut, and she's not getting any help in her second fight. Set to face a formidable Katlyn Chookagian, another loss may send her back to the regional circuit before ever having the opportunity to plant roots in the UFC.

Will Brooks vs. Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira and Will Brooks are supreme talents. Oliveira was an elite featherweight whose career was derailed by poorly timed losses and tough weight cuts. Brooks is a championship-caliber lightweight who has struggled to get the ball rolling in the UFC. Unfortunately, both are coming off losses and desperately need to get their feet back underneath them.

Thiago Alves vs. Patrick Cote

Thiago Alves' career as a lightweight was two years in the making and lasted exactly zero fights. Now he returns to the welterweight division to face fellow once-upon-a-time contender Patrick Cote. Both are coming off losses and both lack name value, which means this could very well be a "loser goes to Bellator" kind of fight. It's also a fight between a former middleweight title contender and a medium-sized welterweight, so size will likely be a huge factor.

Kamaru Usman vs. Sean Strickland

The UFC has two solid up-and-coming welterweights on their hands in Kamaru Usman and Sean Strickland. So naturally, it is having them face off to make sure one of them can't ask for a pay raise! Usman has looked stronger in the UFC to this point but has generally faced softer competition, making this one tough to call.

Josh Emmett vs. Des Green

Former Bellator contender Des Green is—surprisingly—a UFC fighter now! Unfortunately, he has a bit of a tough draw in his debut in Josh Emmett. While nothing close to a worldbeater at this point, Emmett has looked solid en route to his 11-0 record under the tutelage of Team Alpha Male. He should be able to handle The Predator in forgettable-yet-thorough fashion.

Shane Burgos vs. Charles Rosa

Shane Burgos was a stud on the regional circuit but had a so-so win in his UFC debut. He'll need to beat 2-2 Charles Rosa in impressive fashion to regain the momentum he had when he first signed.

Gregor Gillespie vs. Andrew Holbrook

Ugh, what a ho-hum fight. Gregor Gillespie scored a decision win in his UFC debut. Andrew Holbrook is 2-1 in the UFC, with both of his wins coming by split decision. One fighter will win (probably Holbrook), one fighter will lose (probably Gillespie) and fans likely won't remember ever seeing it by the end.