Rene Santiago vs Masataka Taniguchi

Taniguchi has a slight advantage in punching power in this matchup, but that has mainly been in the minimum weight division. Here, he faces a champion in tremendous form since he started fighting in Japan. Wins over Shokichi Iwata and Kyosuke Takami, both at Kokugikan have led the Puerto Rican to becoming a unified champion and in the argument as the best light flyweight on the planet. Taniguchi certainly has a great chance to become a two-weight world champion in this fight, but I believe Santiago will take a unanimous decision to retain his titles.