NEOSI Predictions For UFC Fight Night: Auckland

Derrick Lewis looks to ruin Mark Hunt’s homecoming in Auckland, New Zealand tonight, as Lewis continues his run through the heavyweight division. Lewis has been riding a six-fight win streak and can really garner some attention tonight by playing spoiler. Hunt looks to get a win and get back on track after two consecutive losses. The first loss turned into a no-contest came to Brock Lesnar at UFC 200 last July, followed up by a loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 209. Hunt will have the hometown edge and can end a fight at any point in time. The winner of this fight could jump up into discussion for a title fight, though it would probably take another fight due to Fabricio Werdum and Alistair Overeem doing battle for a potential title fight against UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic.

With an intriguing fight  card, here are the predictions from Vince McKee and myself.

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Mizuto Hirota

VM: Alexander Volkanovski

EM: Mizuto Hirota

Tim Elliott vs. Ben Nguyen

VM: Tim Elliott

EM: Tim Elliott

Ion Cutelaba vs. Henrique da Silva

VM: Ion Cutelaba

EM: Henrique da Silva

Dan Hooker vs. Ross Pearson

VM: Dan Hooker

EM: Dan Hooker

Derek Brunson vs. Dan Kelly

VM: Derek Brunson

EM: Derek Brunson

Derrick Lewis vs. Mark Hunt

VM: Derrick Lewis

EM: Derrick Lewis