UFC: 5 Fights in June That Have Potential to Be Sleeper Hits

With so many UFC events taking place in June, several thrilling fights have flown under the radar.

Even more so, with no pay-per-view this month (UFC 147 doesn't count), very little buzz has been generated for the fight cards.

Of course, everyone wants to see the conclusion of Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall Friday night and the fight between Gray Maynard and Clay Guida is sure to attract many, but there are some really intriguing fights that hardly anyone is talking about.

Such bouts that are sure to be both exciting and crowd-pleasing. These are those fights.

Eddie Wineland vs. Scott Jorgensen

Eddie Wineland and Scott Jorgensen could very well steal the show Friday night.

Being overshadowed by all of the controversy looming around the rematch between Johnson and McCall, Wineland and Jorgensen have received very little attention. Big mistake.

Jorgensen is as game as they come in the bantamweight division, and if you don't believe so, you can ask Renan Barao just how tough Jorgensen is. After hitting him with an onslaught of flashy kicks, Barao failed to finish him at UFC 143, but he was still awarded with the decision.

And as for Wineland, he's lost two in a row, but those losses came against Urijah Faber and Joe Benavidez. With both fighters predominantly being strikers, this fight could almost be considered a kickboxing bout.

Jorgensen will have to battle Wineland's reach advantage, so look for Jorgensen to try and get inside and make this fight dirty. Look for this to be a three-round war between two of the scrappiest fighters at 135 pounds.

Josh Neer vs. Mike Pyle

If Wineland and Jorgensen doesn't steal the show, Josh Neer and Mike Pyle just might do so.

It's almost baffling to see how well Neer has done since returning to the UFC, only to find that it's relatively gone unnoticed. Since leaving the UFC, Neer has done nothing but finish fights.

He won six fights in a row and pulled off an incredible submission victory over Duane "Bang" Ludwig in his last outing. However, don't be fooled by the age of his next opponent; Mike Pyle is sure to bring the fight to Neer.

At 36 years old, Pyle looks to be in the prime of his career. He's won four of his last five fights with his only blemish over the stretch coming against the ultra-talented Rory MacDonald.

Expect this fight to go everywhere, as both of these fighters are well-rounded and well-versed. Whether standing or on the ground, both fighters will go for the finish.

Ross Pearson vs. Cub Swanson

Cub Swanson and Ross Pearson are two of the most inconsistent fighters out there.

One fight Swanson will be displaying his great striking and the next he'll have a less than spectacular performance. His record reflects that, as he's 3-3 in his last six fights.

However, the same could be said about Pearson. Pearson is 2-2 in his last four fights, and he hasn't had a stoppage since his fight with Aaron Riley in 2009.

Having said that, Swanson and Pearson match up extremely well with one another. Pearson might be the better boxer, while Swanson will have an advantage with his kicks.

Don't expect this fight to go to the ground. Pearson and Swanson are a shoo-in for standing toe-to-toe in their bout on UFC on FX 4.

T.J. Waldburger vs. Brian Ebersole

Anytime Brian Ebersole is on the card, expect the unexpected.

Later this month, Ebersole will battle it out with T.J. Waldburger on the main card of UFC on FX 4, and it's a truly compelling matchup.

Ebersole is a true veteran of the game, and he's currently riding a 10-fight win streak. As for Waldburger, he has an MMA record of 17-3 and he's won his last two UFC fights by submission.

Ebersole is solid in every phase of the game, while submitting people has become Waldburger's niche.

To predict where this fight takes place is almost useless because of the unpredictability in Ebersole's game, but if I had to pick, I would say this fight goes everywhere. And it should be quite appetizing.

Wanderlei Silva vs. Rich Franklin II

Nobody is excited for UFC 147.

For the first time in years, I'm contemplating not purchasing a UFC pay-per-view because of how stale the fight card has gotten. but I'll end up getting it for the Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin rematch.

Their first fight at UFC 99 brought the German crowd to its feet and I expect much of the same for the Brazilian crowd.

Because this fight card has been hurt so badly by injuries and scheduling conflicts, the buyrates for UFC 147 could be an all time low.

But for those that miss out on getting this PPV, they could very well miss the best fight of the year.