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7. Josh Burkman Vs. K.J. Noons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAQg03dJqm8 Weight Class: Lightweight Former WSOF title contender Josh Burkman (27€“12 (1)) makes the drop down to lightweight for the first time to take on K.J. Noons (13€“8 (1)), who is returning to the weight class at UFC Fight Night 82. Both these fighters had their best days outside the UFC, Burkman in the WSOF, and Noons in Strikeforce and Elite XC, where he picked up a win over Nick Diaz. Burkman is on his second UFC stint, and despite the success he found in the WSOF between his UFC runs, he's having a hard time finding the W, with a record of 0-2 (1NC) so far since returning. He's coming off the first knockout loss of his career, to the resurgent Patrick Cote. Noons is coming off a loss to Alex Oliveira, and both these fighters have their backs against the wall. This fight will pretty much be dictated by how the weight cut goes for each man. If Burkman can handle the cut, look for him to take the decision win.