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#2. UFC flyweight title: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Lauren Murphy

Valentina Shevchenko is arguably the UFC's most dominant champion right now

It can be argued that the UFC's two most dominant champions are female. Amanda Nunes has run roughshod over the UFC bantamweight division for half a decade, while Valentina Shevchenko looks practically untouchable at flyweight.

'Bullet' will be in action at UFC 266. She will defend her title against top contender Lauren Murphy. So does Murphy have any chance of dethroning Shevchenko?

If we're honest, the likely answer is no.

However, the UFC is always unpredictable, and there's always a chance that any fighter can cause an upset. Given that Murphy is on a five-fight win streak, she can't be counted out entirely.

However, nothing she's done across those five fights gives any suggestion that she could be Shevchenko's kryptonite.

'Lucky' is a decently-sized flyweight, has strong takedowns and ground control, and is a formidable enough striker. However, she's secured finishes in just two of those five wins.

Shevchenko, on the other hand, has outclassed every fighter she's ever faced in the UFC, save for Nunes.

'Bullet' is a ridiculously proficient technical striker – even picking apart Holly Holm when they fought. If she lands cleanly, she can knock anyone out.

More to the point, though, she's a terrifying fighter on the ground, too. She's capable of both submitting and beating her opponents up badly.

Essentially, there's not a single area in which Murphy is better than Shevchenko. Given her lack of KO finishes and Valentina's proven chin, you'd probably argue that 'Lucky' barely has a puncher's chance either.

This fight is likely to be business as usual for 'Bullet,' and the only question is how ruthless she's feeling. Her fights at 125lbs have followed a pattern of decision, finish, decision and finish. It's likely to change this time.

The Pick: Shevchenko via second round TKO