5. Sergio Pettis vs. Jeff Curran
Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports
When: June 21
Where: RFA 8: Pettis vs. Curran
Flyweights main event RFA 8 with gold on the line, as long-time veteran Jeff Curran takes on up-and-comer Sergio Pettis. This will be a battle between old school and new school.
Curran recently made the drop to 125 successfully after being released from the UFC after an 0-2 stint with the company. Curran looked great in his debut, winning an entertaining decision over underrated Joshua Killion.
Pettis has star written all over him because of an impressive start to his career and his relation to brother Anthony Pettis. Sergio is a great striker that has developed his grappling game to the point of competence.
If Curran can make this a grappling match and use his experience, the ball is in his court. If Pettis keeps this on the feet, he could have a belt in his trophy case in the near future.