No two ways about it: It hasn't been a good run lately for your friend and neighbor Mr. Harris. I'm only one fight away from last place.

Meanwhile, that villainous fiend Mr. Kontek is only lengthening his lead.

Riley Kontek: 74-37-1

Craig Amos: 72-39-1

James MacDonald: 69-42-1

Scott Harris: 66-45-1

Sean Smith: 65-46-1

Here are the quick picks for The Ultimate Fighter 19.

Riley Kontek

Frankie Edgar def. BJ Penn

Corey Anderson def. Matt Van Buren

Eddie Gordon def. Dhiego Lima

Guto Inocente def. Derrick Lewis

Justin Scoggins def. Dustin Ortiz

Sean Smith

Edgar def. Penn

Anderson def. Van Buren

Lima def. Gordon

Lewis def. Inocente

Scoggins def. Ortiz

James MacDonald

Penn def. Edgar

Anderson def. Van Buren

Lima def. Gordon

Inocente def. Lewis

Scoggins def. Ortiz

Scott Harris

Edgar def. Penn

Anderson def. Van Buren

Lima def. Gordon

Lewis def. Inocente

Scoggins def. Ortiz

Craig Amos

Edgar def. Penn

Anderson def. Van Buren

Lima def. Gordon

Lewis def. Inocente

Scoggins def. Ortiz

Kontek

Machida has been a stud at middleweight. It's the weight class he should have been at the whole time. That being said, the only thing he's not elite at is wrestling, and that's Weidman's strength. Weidman is a star who is only getting better and should survive some sticky situations to win here.

Weidman, Unanimous decision

Smith

Machida is tough against wrestlers. However, Jon Jones and Phil Davis solved the puzzle one way or another. Besides, Weidman has shown he's more than a wrestler at this point, and it's hard to pick against the All-American on Independence Day Weekend.

Weidman, Unanimous decision

Amos

I could really see this match going either way, with Machida picking off Weidman or Weidman dictating the fight to Machida. After wrestling with it for a bit, I'll go with Wiedman to retain his title.

Weidman, Unanimous decision

MacDonald

This is a rough matchup for Weidman. Perhaps his biggest challenge will be actually getting a hold of Machida. Few have been able to do it consistently. If he can’t get the fight to the mat, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will have the advantage on the feet. The smart money would be on Machida, but we’ve seen his conservative striking style work against him in the past. I’m leaning toward Weidman grinding down the challenger over five rounds.

Weidman, Unanimous decision

Harris

Machida has shown that he can be taken down. Weidman hasn't displayed any vulnerability at all, while proving that takedowns are a specialty of his. For those simple reasons, you have to go with Weidman.

Weidman, Unanimous decision

Kontek

Alexis Davis is a jiu-jitsu black belt, and Ronda Rousey is arguably the best grappler in women's MMA. It's a collision of awesome proportions. Davis is very skilled on the ground, but Rousey has tapped out a jiu-jitsu black belt in the past by the name of Ediane Gomes. Davis is good, but Rousey is a future legend.

Rousey, Submission, Rd. 1

Smith

Some day, somebody will beat Rousey. Saturday isn't that day. Rousey has beaten better strikers and grapplers than Davis and won't have much trouble retaining her championship this weekend. That said, Davis is as well-rounded and tough as they come, so she could take Rousey into uncharted territory.

Rousey, Unanimous decision

Amos

It's hard not to back Davis here given the pique of patriotism stirred up by the UFC's sublimely termed "Red, White and Fight Week," cleverly matching the essence of their business with the colors of the Canadian flag, and during the week of Canada Day no less. What's that? The whole promotion was an American thing built around Independence Day? Better pick Rousey then.

Rousey, Submission, Rd. 2

MacDonald

Many people are predicting a squash match here. However, the only way I see Davis getting mauled is if this turns into a prolonged clinch battle. If this becomes a striking battle or grappling match, you would have to be out of your mind to think that Rousey will have her way with the challenger. I’ve been stung in the past by not going with my instincts, and I still haven’t learned my lesson. I’m taking Rousey.

Rousey, TKO, Rd. 3

Harris

Is there a quieter fighter in the UFC than Alexis Davis? I don't think so. That's not directly relevant, is it? The UFC won't have to worry about it after UFC 175. Though Davis is a fine grappler, she will bite the dust just like everyone else. I'll give her a round because I'm in a giving mood.

Rousey, Submission, Rd. 2

Kontek

Stefan Struve may have the best story in sports. An enlarged heart almost derailed his career, but he is back with a clean bill of health. That said, he faces an athletic, quick and power-punching heavyweight in Matt Mitrione. Struve will either be refreshed or have ring rust. Either way, he is more skilled on the ground and will use his great size advantage on Mitrione.

Struve, Submission, Rd. 2

Smith

An active Struve would be a monstrous favorite over Mitrione, but it's hard to tell how Skyscraper will react after a 16-month hiatus. Mitrione has some scary power, especially in a matchup with a fighter who has suffered multiple knockout losses inside the Octagon. However, Struve does appear to have more ways to win, as his reach and ground game make him a tough opponent for most heavyweights.

Struve, Submission, Rd. 2

Amos

Neither Struve nor Mitrione is Mr. Consistent, and Struve's long layoff really obscures things even further. Yet when I look at each fighter's resume, it becomes clear who has been the better competitor to this point, and that is unquestionably Struve.

Struve, Submission, Rd. 2

MacDonald

It’s terrific to see Struve back competing. Like Joe Ellenberger, his career looked to be the least of his worries at one stage. How will he look on fight night? I’m expecting to see some rust, but he’ll get Mitrione to the ground eventually and earn the tap.

Struve, Submission, Rd. 3

Harris

This one's pretty open and shut. Struve has shown he can use his long body to constrict opponents on the ground and submit them. Mitrione has shown he cannot defend such things. His knockout of Shawn Jordan was impressive, but he won't get that chance against Struve.

Struve, Submission, Rd. 1

Kontek

We finally got to see the killer Uriah Hall that we got to know on TUF 17 in his last fight against Chris Leben. That Hall was missing in his first two UFC outings, and it's great to have this version back. Thiago Santos scored a great knockout in his latest outing but will be overwhelmed by Hall's superior standup and wrestling.

Hall, KO, Rd. 1

Smith

This is a fun matchup between up-and-coming strikers. While Santos looked great against Ronny Markes, I do feel Hall is the more dangerous striker in all situations. He's also the better wrestler, which could prove useful should Santos turn out tougher than expected in the striking department.

Hall, TKO, Rd. 1 

Amos

I'm still not convinced that Hall has totally transformed himself into the contender we all thought he would be just because he beat what was left of Chris Leben. However, Hall is an intelligent guy, and he'll recognize that it's in his best interest to mix things up against Santos. The result should be a nice, balanced attack that keeps Santos on the defensive.

Hall, TKO, Rd. 2

MacDonald

What are we going to see from Hall on Saturday? Is he going to be all bro-hugs and glove touches, or is he going to come out with bad intentions? If he’s all business, as I expect him to be against Santos, I see only one winner.

Hall, KO, Rd. 1

Harris

Looks like it's unanimous. Hall will come out firing because he knows that's what he has to do to keep a job in the UFC. He's too talented to fall to a grinder/brawler like Santos. He will throw something wild and land it.

Hall, TKO, Rd. 2

Kontek

Marcus Brimage is going to be a huge bantamweight. But how will that weight cut be on his body? Russell Doane is very underrated and is coming off a submission of a BJJ black belt in Leandro Issa. He will weather the early storm to score a victory down the stretch. 

Doane, Unanimous decision

Smith

If only to give us one easier prediction, I wish Urijah Faber and Alex Caceres were competing on the main card. Instead, fellow bantamweights Brimage and Doane will meet in the UFC 175 main card opener. Doane looked good in his UFC debut, submitting Leandro Issa, but Brimage has shut down skilled grapplers like Jimy Hettes on the ground and should be able to do enough to pick up a win in this matchup.

Brimage, Unanimous decision

Amos

Isn't it weird that Marcus Brimage is the most famous guy in this pairing and the fight made it to the main card over an Urijah Faber bout? Oh, what a world. Anyway, Doane looked good in his UFC debut, but Brimage has sent up-and-comers packing before (excluding Conor McGregor, of course).

Brimage, Unanimous decision

MacDonald

The outcome of this fight may depend on how Brimage adapts to his new weight class. However, I see his physicality being too much for Doane. I’m looking for Brimage to make a statement Saturday night.

Brimage, TKO, Rd. 2

Harris

Brimage is going to be a load at bantamweight. He will outwrestle Doane and wash out the bitter taste of that Conor McGregor loss once and for all.

Brimage, Unanimous decision