UFC 247 Predictions

The UFC's featherweight division has so many incredible fighters competing in their weight class, that it's become exceptionally difficult to break into the top-10. However, the match-up between Mirsad Bektic and Dan Ige should give them both an opportunity to prove that they deserve to be there.

Bektic has been touted as a future champion for a number of years due to his exceptional wrestling, athleticism and vastly improved striking game. He's a perfect example of a mauler and you'd hope that under the tutelage of legendary Tristar Gym head coach, Firas Zahabi, that he'd be able to apply the finishing touches to his multi-faceted skill set.

Although Ige has been an underdog in most of his performances inside the Octagon, he's been slowly but surely building up steam at featherweight. The Hawaiian first caught our attention when he submitted talented Scottish fighter, Danny Henry, at UFC Fight Night 147, then impressed us even further with a solid unanimous decision win over Kevin Aguilar at UFC Fight Night 157.

Ige has shown some very nice grappling skills and powerful punches, but Bektic's relentless wrestling and vicious ground and pound should be more than enough to stop him completely or at least shut down his submission attempts.

Bektic via unanimous decision.