Israel Adesanya (15-0) vs. Anderson Silva (34-8, 1 No Contest)

Class: Middleweight

Line: Adesanya -600

Storyline: This is by far the most talked about fight on the card. Silva is widely recognized as the greatest middleweight in UFC history, but the longtime champion is past his prime at age 43. Adesanya is the closest thing the organization has seen to Silva in terms of his exciting fighting style and swagger he brings to the cage. He’s essentially a younger and more dynamic version of Silva, and it’s clear why UFC matchmakers booked this fight. It’s one final chance for Silva to get a title shot and, more likely, a chance for Adesanya to boost his profile off the name of the fighter from whom he has clearly molded his style. Adesanya probably is too fast and athletic for Silva at this point of his career, but if anyone knows how to counteract his style, it’s almost certainly Silva.

Hill’s pick: Adesanya by second-round

Fang’s pick: