10 Wild MMA Fights That You Need To Watch In December

10. Matt Brown Vs. Ben Saunders - UFC 245

Although combat sports is a young man's game, the UFC will sometimes give a nod to the old school, hardcore fans by putting on a fight featuring the older guard. This is exactly what they've done with MMA veterans Matt Brown and Ben Saunders. Both men are in the latter stages of their careers, yet have such fun fight styles that they're still relevant and able to compete today.

Brown has been involved in some of the most bloody, gritty and brutal welterweight fights ever, particularly his battles with Robbie Lawler, Erick Silva and Jordan Mein. His ability to stay in his opponent's face and land the nasty Muay Thai strikes makes him a dangerous opponent for anyone. Just ask Diego Sanchez, who face-planted the canvas after Brown hit him with one of the most ferocious elbows you'll ever see in this sport.

Saunders will certainly give Brown some trouble on the feet, but he truly shines in the grappling. A black belt under former American Top Team coach Ricardo Liborio, Saunders has used Eddie Bravo's rubber guard system to devastating effect inside the Octagon. He'll be hoping to get the fight to the floor so he can exploit any grappling holes that Brown might have in his game.