Fight Analysis: I see this as a very boring matchup, in reality. Both fighters are not top strikers, although Ricardo definitely outclasses Hughes in this area with quickness and youth on his side. Almeida will edge out this win on the ground, but it will not be a dominant fight for him. Just a win.

Prediction: Almeida by Decision

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Our second pick for UFC 86 is Cote vs Almeida and is not quite the fight we would have loved to see. While the fight may be interesting, it will likely be an easy fight for one of these 2 guys.

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Patrick Cote is a well rounded fighter with moderate BJJ skills and decent hands. Almeida is a BJJ expert with heavy leg kicks and moderate striking ability.

FIGHT ANALYSIS: This is an easy call for us… Cote will try to keep this fight standing (even though he has been talking up his BJJ skills). He will attempt to tire out Almeida to keep that submission in check. Almeida will throw kick and punch until there is an opening for a takedown. Once on the ground, Almeida will quickly end the fight. ALMEIDA BY SUBMISSION

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