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Josh Emmett vs. Giga Chikadze, Dec. 16

Giga Chikadze. Photo: Jasen Vinlove – USA TODAY Sports

UFC 296 is so stacked that top ranked featherweights Josh Emmett and Giga Chikadze will clash in the prelims.

After pulling together an impressive five-fight winning streak, Emmet lost two straight fights against top dogs Ilia Topuria and Yair Rodríguez, the latter in an interim title fight in February.

No. 8 ranked Chikadze is back in the win column after defeating Alex Caceres in August. A win against Emmet would be a good step on his way to a title shot.