The lightweight division is one of the most talent-rich in the whole of the UFC. Fight fans are in for a treat this month, with five bouts containing ranked opponents coming up over a short period. Here are my brief breakdowns of the fights followed by my UFC lightweight rankings predictions.
Al Iaquinta (#11) vs. Paul Felder
Saturday, April 7 UFC 223 in Brooklyn, New York. This is the opening bout on the main card.
Iaquinta (13-3-1) has a strong wrestling background but has greatly improved his stand up since transitioning to MMA.