7 Things To Look Forward To At UFC Dublin

3. A Fight Of The Night Candidate In Brad Pickett vs Ian McCall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szXmzJ71uiE This fight has huge implications on the future of the Flyweight division. These two were originally scheduled to face off in March at UFC London, however McCall withdrew from the event, meaning Neil Seery stood in against Pickett, a fight which One Punch would win unanimously. A win in this fight for #10 ranked Pickett over #3 McCall would be huge in pushing him up the division. On the other hand, a win for Uncle Creepy would most likely put him next in line against Demetrious Johnson, who defends his title against Chris Kamikaze Cariaso at UFC 177. There is no love lost between McCall and Pickett, and there has been a lot of trash talk exchanged between the two fighters. In Dublin they will both get the chance for some unfinished business when they finally square off. Pickett dropped down from Bantamweight earlier in the year, with the sole purpose to challenge champion Mighty Mouse for the belt, a loss here to Ian McCall and he can pretty much kiss any title shot in the near future goodbye. McCall has already fought champion DJ twice before, drawing once, losing the rematch. It is clear redemption is on his mind, making his focus clearer getting past Pickett. Expect an explosive fight of the night match-up between these two, both men love a war, and that is exactly what the fans can expect in Dublin.
 
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