Predictions:
Aerts vs Ben Saddik
Ben Saddik will most likely take this; he's incredibly strong and tall, and he doesn't seem to be easily intimidated. Only way I see Aerts winning is with a good liverkick.
Ben Saddik by KO 2R.
Kraus vs Ristie
A fight of two exciting pressure fighters; Kraus is a great boxer, whilst Ristie uses everything that can be used, being tall and long-limbed. Ristie might score a knockdown in the first, but Kraus will most likely win the 2nd and 3rd (Ristie has the tendency to use all his energy in the first round). Ultimately, Kraus will win the extension round.
Kraus on points
Braddock Silva vs Singh
Silva is a good all-round fighter, Singh lacks power, aggressiveness.
Silva on points
Le Banner vs Pettas
Le Banner is old and slow, I don't know about Pettas, but he lost against Le Banner last year by KO, it probably won't be too different this time.
Le Banner on points
It's left to be seen how the brackets of the tournament are formed, but this seems like a very exciting, balanced roster, with 4 fighters having a good chance of taking it, namely:
-Noiri (great kicks and knees, lacking boxing)
-Amrani (heavy-handed, experienced fighter)
-Ezbiri (been in two good fights with Kubo, where he should've been given the nod in the 2nd one)
-Kubo (experienced 63kg fighter, champion of K1 and Krush, recently slowly going up in weight, beaten almost every top Japanese fighter in his weight division)
