UFC on FUEL TV 6: Franklin vs. Le is in the books and for the third time this year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship delivered an outstanding fight card in the country of Brazil.
Cung Le, Thiago Silva, Dong Hyun Kim, Takanori Gomi, Jon Tuck and Tekaya Mizugaki were the big winners last night in as each man picked up a victory on the main card.
After every fight card, fans wonder who the winners will be matched up with next. With another night of UFC action in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward and put ourselves in Joe Silva’s shoes to play UFC matchmaker.
Winner: Tekaya Mizugaki
Who He Should Fight Next: Winner of Ivan Menjivar vs. Azamat Gashimov at UFC 154
Why They Should Fight: Tekaya Mizugaki is a gritty bantamweight who dominated Jeff Hougland at UFC on FUEL TV 6.
Mizugaki has been a staple in the bantamweight division since joining ZUFFA back in the WEC days. He has faced many of the division’s top fighters but has yet to cross paths with Ivan Menjivar. Both ar...
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