In lightweight action, prospects Terry Etim and Shannon Gugerty are set to face off. Both coming off impressive submission victories, the winner of this fight could position themselves as a legitimate contender in the stacked 155-pound ranks.

Etim, training out of Team Kaobon and RFT, has been impressive throughout his UFC tenure. After tapping out Matt Grice in his debut at UFC 70, Etim dropped back-to-back fights, his lone career defeats, against sturdy lightweights Gleison Tibau and Rich Clementi. However, Etim bounced back with a surprising unanimous decision nod over highly touted Canadian competitor Sam Stout. Since then, he has defeated Brian Cobb and Justin Buccholz. His D'Arce choke submission win over Buccholz at UFC 99 earned him "Submission of the Night" honors, also making it the ninth submission win of his career.

Gugerty, a City Boxing prospect, is no stranger to the ground game himself. Having tangled with grappling guru Dean Lister in the gym, Gugerty has aggressive jiu-jitsu skills and all the tools to break a limb or two.

Who Wins?

While both men are well-versed in grappling, Gugerty will likely have the edge with stronger BJJ skills. But Etim, who was able to hang with Stout standing, has a vastly superior striking game. Gugerty is expected to try to take this fight to the ground. It remains to be seen if he will be able to control the 6'1" 155-pounder. As such, Etim should take this fight by stoppage as long as he can stuff the takedown and punish Gugerty on the feet.

Verdict: Etim via TKO, Round 2

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Paul Taylor (10-4-1) vs. John Hathaway (11-0)

In a clash of British welterweights, London Shootfighters and ZT Fight School standout John Hathaway puts his 11-0 record to the test against veteran Paul Taylor.

Known to UFC fans as "The Hitman," Hathaway has made a smooth transition from playing rugby to competing in the big leagues. After accumulating an undefeated record in the British Cage Rage promotion, Hathaway has compiled back-to-back victories in the octagon over Tom Egan and Rick Story. In addition to his training overseas, Hathaway has spent time at American Top Team while also learning the 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu system under BJJ wizard Eddie Bravo. Hathaway has yet to compete in the U.S. with his first two UFC fights taking place in Ireland and Germany, respectively. UFC 105 will be no different as Hathaway is hoping for a successful homecoming when he returns to his native England. Taylor, however, is not a sacrificial lamb and is expected to give Hathaway one of his toughest tests to date.

Taylor, nicknamed "Relentless," is perhaps best known for winning "Fight of the Night" honors three times in six UFC contests. In a similar position as Hathaway, Taylor, who trains out of Team Supreme MMA, has been heavily marketed to British fans and has yet to compete in the U.S. After losing tough battles against Marcus Davis, Paul Kelly and Chris Lytle, Taylor defeated German prospect Peter Sobotta at UFC 99 in June.

Who Wins?

Taylor, a former WPKC world kickboxing champion, is more dangerous on his feet. If Taylor can keep the range and score effectively , he can outpoint his countryman over three rounds. But Hathaway has a good shot of winning if he can take this fight to the ground and work some of his jiu-jitsu magic. Taylor has been susceptible to submissions in the past, giving up armbars to Yuki Sasaki and Marcus Davis. Even if the bout remains standing, Hathaway can exploit Taylor with his power and explosiveness to control the fight. If it becomes a mat war, Hathaway has an even greater shot of emerging victorious.

Verdict: Hathaway via Decision

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Matt Riddle (3-0) vs. Nick Osipczak (4-0)

Both unbeaten in a combined seven professional career fights, TUF 9 alum Nick Ospiczak takes on TUF 7 alum Matt Riddle.

Riddle, a member of the Warrior Training Center, has a solid high school wrestling base, in addition to holding a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Since losing a TUF elimination bout to Tim Credeur via submission, he has rattled off three straight wins in the UFC over Dante Rivera, Steve Bruno and Dan Cramer.

Osipczak, a native of Nottingham, England, trains out of Team Roughhouse. He was eliminated in the semifinals of last season of "The Ultimate Fighter," losing a unanimous decision to DaMarques Johnson. To Osipczak's credit, UFC President Dana White called the fight one of the best and most competitive in the season's history.

Who Wins?

Riddle will have the edge on the ground with a better BJJ base and suffocating wrestling control, but Ospiczak is more well-rounded of the two fighters and is no slouch himself off his back. Riddle's relentless takedowns can present a major obstacle for the Brit, but he has the skillset to take Riddle into deep water standing. Nonetheless, Riddle will revert to what he knows best and use his wrestling to gain the advantage and ride out the win.

Verdict: Riddle via Decision

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Paul Kelly (9-1) vs. Dennis Siver (14-6)

In an undercard lightweight tilt, Paul "Tellys" Kelly looks for his third consecutive win, and second straight at 155 pounds, against OC Fight Team member Dennis Siver.

At one time a middleweight-turned-welterweight fighter, Kelly has since cut down to his natural fighting weight of 155 pounds where he can become a contender with a few more solid performances. Fighting out of the acclaimed Wolfslair Academy that Michael Bisping, Quinton Jackson and Cheick Kongo call home, Kelly is a strong wrestler with a good all-around skillset.

Siver recently won "Knockout of the Night" honors for a spinning back kick and punches before stopping Nate Mohr at UFC 93 in January. In his last outing, Siver submitted Dale Hartt with a rear-naked choke in the first round. Siver's road in the UFC has been a bumpy one with a 3-3 record in the Zuffa-owned promotion. The Russian-born German fighter seems forever destined to be fighting on undercards unless he can rack up his third straight win.

Who Wins?

Siver has decent submissions, but Kelly's wrestling will be the deciding factor in this fight. If his past bouts are any indication, we can expect Kelly to grind out a hard-fought decision. Until he can finish fights though, we are unlikely to see Kelly on a main card anytime soon.

Verdict: Kelly via Decision

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Alexander Gustafsson (8-0) vs. Jared Hamman (10-1)

In a matchup that sees the debut of two new UFC light heavyweights, Alexander Gustafsson will take on Jared Hamman.

The Swedish "Mauler," Gustafsson is unbeaten in eight pro fights with seven of those wins coming by way of stoppage. Little is known about this boxer and freestyle wrestler other than his ability to finish fights.

Hamman, meanwhile, is a VMAT product alongside the likes of Vladimir Matyushenko. Hamman made a smooth transition from college football to MMA, racking up 10 victories throughout his three-year career. His lone defeat was a flying knee knockout at the hands of B.J. Penn student Poai Suganuma, which he avenged in his last fight for the now-defunct ShoXC farm league, a proving ground for fighters that went on to compete for the EliteXC brand. Hamman has finished all of his opponents inside the distance and someone is likely to go down in emphatic fashion when these two 205-pounders collide this Saturday.

Who Wins?

Ring rust could be a factor for the former ProElite fighter. Hamman's signing is surprising given that he has not competed since August 2008, while Gustafsson has remained more active with three wins since that time. However, Gustafsson has yet to face any world-class competition, although Hamman is hardly at the top of the division himself. Nonetheless, Hamman has the edge since he has fought bigger names on bigger stages. His edge in experience could be the deciding factor.

Verdict: Hamman via TKO, Round 1

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Andre Winner (9-3-1) vs. Roli Delgado (6-4-1)

In the last of the scheduled UFC 105 preliminary bouts, TUF 9 runner-up Andre Winner hopes to rebound from a discouraging loss to Ross Pearson when he takes on TUF 8 vet Roli Delgado.

Winner, a product of the Rough House Academy, will be heavily favored by the fans in this bout as he returns home to his native England. Prior to dropping a unanimous decision to Pearson in June, Winner seemed poised to go all the way and claim the title of "The Ultimate Fighter." Despite the loss, the 9-3 lightweight possesses an array of muay thai skills that could make him a player in the UFC over time. He is in a must-win situation if he plans to stick around in one of the organization's most competitive weight classes.

Delgado, who trains out of his own gym called the Westside Fight Team, claims he is a BJJ black belt and that he earned that honor in a week's time. While many have doubted the legitimacy of his black belt, including UFC heavyweight contender Frank Mir, "The Crazy Cuban" has sound grappling skills that could make him a threat to anyone on the ground. Delgado too needs to prove his worth in the UFC as he is coming off a unanimous decision setback against Paul Kelly. Another loss and Delgado may be handed his walking papers.

Who Wins?

While neither fighter is likely to become an immediate threat to the UFC lightweight title, this matchup presents an interesting contrast of styles with the muay thai specialist against the submission artist. Delgado, who debuted in 2002, does have more experience than Winner, which could end up being the deciding factor. Ultimately, it all depends on where the fight goes. If it remains standing, Winner is favoured. If it goes to the mat, Delgado could lock on a submission hold for the win.

Verdict: Delgado via Submission, Round 3