Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Not to Forget: UFC Fight Night 19
September 16th on Spike TV is going to be a smorgasbord of MMA for the fan to salivate to. First, you get to watch some great fights with UFC Fight Night Live DIAZ vs GUILLARD. This card is loaded with some hard hitters and octagon savvy vets, sure to please the KO fan & the submission fan. UFC Fight Live has brought extraordinary fights in the past and I am sure this one will not disappoint. Names like, Melvin Guillard, Roger Huerta, Carlos Condit and Steve Cantwell, just to name a few. All these guys can bring it and spark a fight of the night.
In the main event you have a scrappy Nate Diaz and on the other side an explosive Melvin Guillard. This fight ought to be interesting. Daiz coming off two losses against Clay Guida & Joe Stevenson. Diaz surely needs a win to bring up his stock or risk release from the UFC. Melvin Guillard is coming off two wins one by KO(Dennis Siver)and decision win over Gleison Tibau. Guillard has been caught in submissions being to aggressive though, which makes me believe that Daiz will want this on the ground. Should be interesting to see what happens on the feet. Guillard has knockout power. Diaz really does not bring the heat but has Black Belt Jujitsu and is always a threat on the ground.
The other match that could possibly be fight of the night is the rubber match between Steve Cantwell & Brian Stann. Each fighter has a win over the other. Both these guys have knockout power and can end things quickly. I do not see this one getting passed the 1st round. Someone is going to get knocked out.
TUF alumni Phillipe Nover also needs to prove that he can still compete in the UFC. Phillipe lost to Efrain Escudero during the TUF finale then got knocked out by Kyle Bradley during UFC 98. Nover really needs to step it up against octagon vet Sam Stout. Anybody that knows UFC knows that Sam Stout is no slouch. Very tough test for Phillipe coming off two losses. It will be a great fight.
Right after all the UFC Fight Night mayhem and destruction comes the TUF season that we have all been waiting for. The Heavy Weights. Loaded with ex pro football players, IFL champion, wrestling All-Americans and the Internet star Kimbo Slice. This season is sure to please. All this action packed into one night is a MMA fans dream. UFC Fight Night will surely be one to remember and the anticipation of TUF season 10 is mounting. The DVR will be set to record and the snacks will be plentiful as Spike TV brings one of the best nights of fights and entertainment ever.
Below are my predictions for UFC Fight Night Live 19:
Nate Diaz VS Melvin Guillard: Winner Nate Diaz by Submission Rd1
Gray Maynard VS Roger Huerta: Winner Gray Maynard by Split Decision
Carlos Condit VS Jake Ellenberger: Winner Carlos Condit by KO Rd1
Nate Quarry VS Tim Credeur: Winner Nate Quarry by TKO Rd2
Steve Cantwell VS Brian Stann: Winner Steve Cantwell KO Rd1
Chris Wilson VS Mike Pyle: Winner Mike Pyle by Submission Rd1
Sam Stout VS Phillipe Nover: Winner Phillipe Nover by Split Decision
Jeremy Stephens VS Justin Buchholz: Winner Jeremy Stephens by Submission Rd1
Brock Larson VS Mike Pierce: Winner Mike Pierce by KO Rd2
Ryan Jensen VS Steve Steinbeiss: Winner Steve Steinbeiss by Split Decision
Monday, September 7, 2009
UFC 103 Predictions
UFC 103 September 19th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. This is sure to be an explosive event. Loaded with upcoming fighters like, Efrain Escudero(TUF winner). Veteran's looking for a comeback as in Josh Koscheck and superstars making their way back to the UFC such as Vitor Belfort and Mirko Cro Cop. Ex-champions trying to get back on the top as in Rich "Ace" Franklin. The card is full of possible fights of the night and KO victories. With the return of the “The Phenom" Vitor Belfort (Former UFC LW champion) is sure to bring his explosive power back to the octagon against Franklin. On this card we will also welcome long time competitor, Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko. Excited to see him fight in the octagon. There are many names on this card that can bring an exciting fight and close the show early. This is one that I will not miss (Like I miss any of them). Below are my UFC 103 predictions.
Rich "Ace" Franklin VS Vitor "Phenom" Belfort: Winner Rich Franklin. I think that Rich will be able to weather any storm that Vitor brings and as soon as the gas tank is empty Rich will seal the deal. 3rd round stoppage.
Mirko Cro Cop VS Junior Dos Santos : Winner Mirko Cro Cop. Mirko really wants to come out a make a statement. This one will not take long. 1st round KO.
Paul Daley VS Martin Kampmann : Winner Paul Daley. You may be asking your self why Paul Daley (Replaced Mike Swick due to injury). Well I like the underdog and I think this might miss up Kampmann game plan. Paul Daley is no Mike Swick so I think that makes him more dangerous. Paul Daley by decision.
Josh Koscheck VS Frank Trigg : Winner Josh Koscheck. No need to explain. Kos is a great wrestler which nullifies Trigg's and Josh will use his great improving stand up to end it quick. Koscheck by KO in 2nd round.
Tyson Griffin VS Hermes Franca : Winner Hermes Franca. This should be a great battle. I thinks this is going to be a tough match up for Franca but I think that he will catch Griffin slipping and win by submission.
Efrain Escudero VS Cole Miller : Winner Efrain Escudero. Submission
Drew McFedries VS Tomasz Drwal : Winner Drew McFedries. 1st Rd KO
Friday, September 4, 2009
Diego Sanchez vs BJPenn
Now here is one that I believe could be voted fight of the year. You have Diego coming with major momentum and a perfect time for a title shot. The Nightmare Sanchez has been on a terror since dropping down to 155. On the other side you have the Prodigy BJ Penn who is the Pound for Pound King at 155. It is going to be a fight for the ages. Whats your take?
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
UFC Middle Weight ChampionShip
UFC 102 is now over. Most interesting to me is Who is next to get a title shot against the "Spider"
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