5 best UFC fights to look forward to in August

As the UFC concludes its month of July with UFC 277, it is time to look forward to what the month of August has in store for fight fans. While there may not be a ton of events lined up with just two fight nights and one pay-per-view, there are plenty of exciting match-ups to look forward to.

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On August 6, the fight night event in Las Vegas will be headlined by Thiago Santos and Jamahal Hill. The week after features an event in San Diego showcasing a bout between Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz. To finish up the month, fans will be treated to a pay-per-view card with Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards at the top of the bill.

Here are the five best fights to look forward to in August:

#5. Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill - UFC on ESPN 40

On August 6, the main event will see former title challenger Thiago Santos take on the up-and-coming Jamahal Hill in light-heavyweight action. While the bout, at least on paper, may not be the most evenly matched affair, it will give us a clearer idea of how far Hill can go in the division.

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Hill is currently riding two straight first-round KO wins which have earned him a spot in the division's top 10. In contrast, Santos has lost four of his last five bouts and looked a shadow of the fighter that he did when he fought Jon Jones with a broken leg.

Nonetheless, Santos did make Magomed Ankalaev look somewhat ordinary despite losing to him last time out, which is part of what makes this match-up so interesting. We'll see how Hill's performance compares to the likes of Ankalaev. If he were to pick up another stoppage victory, he would insert himself in the title picture.