So I have totally been MIA for awhile and wanted to ramble about the UFC Divisions. I suppose that is why we are all here eh?
HW: Upcoming - Lesnar vs. Velasquez
If his fight with Shane Carwin proved nothing else, it is this: Lesnar can take a pounding.
In my mind I see this next fight being a similar affair. The difference is that Cain has a much more methodical approach with a similar plan of attack and much better cardio than Carwin. He will put Lesnar in the same position, but will not punch himself out and will not deviate from the game plan. Lesnar will be beaten for 25 straight minutes or TKO'ed. Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare yourselves for the Velasquez era.
LHW - Upcoming Rampage vs. Machida; Jones vs. Griffin
Lyoto is a bad matchup on paper for Rampage. That being said, the straight punches and left hook with bad intentions that Quinton brings to the table should not be taken lightly. Tough one to call, but I have Machida going back to his conservative roots; keeping a distance and controlling the exchanges,taking a UD.
Jones puts Forrest on his back and takes this by TKO. My boy Forrest just cannot seem to catch a break. Jones moves to top 5 status and has one more test before a title push.
Middleweight - What..?!
Sonnen put it best: "Anderson is the champion, but I am the best" For 23 minutes he was. At this point, I'm rapidly losing interest in a Belfort vs. Silva matchup. I would much rather see a rematch with Sonnen just to see how Anderson and Sonnen adapt. Epic fight first time around. I'll spend $50 to see how #2 plays out, happily.
Welterweight - Upcoming Kos vs Rush 2
Meh. This plays out the way #1 did. Kos has the power to finish this, but George's wrestling truly defines the MMA application of wrestling. Short of a flash KO by Kos, George stiffles Kos's wrestling and takes this by another dominate UD in his title run. A middleweight run should not be placed on the back burner for much longer. Does anyone really see a threat to George at this point?
Lightwieght - Upcoming Penn vs Edgar 2
From my PoV, Penn took the first fight handidly. He finishes Edgar this time around. He may not have the foot speed of Edgar, but his striking and guard will seal the deal.(I'll take sig bets on this one )
An aside, how bout' Evan Dunham. I'd kill to see him against a big test like Kenflo. Lets see this kid fight the upper echelon. He has all the right stuff .
Bored? Wanna argue/chat/flame? Hit it up!
HW: Upcoming - Lesnar vs. Velasquez
If his fight with Shane Carwin proved nothing else, it is this: Lesnar can take a pounding.
In my mind I see this next fight being a similar affair. The difference is that Cain has a much more methodical approach with a similar plan of attack and much better cardio than Carwin. He will put Lesnar in the same position, but will not punch himself out and will not deviate from the game plan. Lesnar will be beaten for 25 straight minutes or TKO'ed. Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare yourselves for the Velasquez era.
LHW - Upcoming Rampage vs. Machida; Jones vs. Griffin
Lyoto is a bad matchup on paper for Rampage. That being said, the straight punches and left hook with bad intentions that Quinton brings to the table should not be taken lightly. Tough one to call, but I have Machida going back to his conservative roots; keeping a distance and controlling the exchanges,taking a UD.
Jones puts Forrest on his back and takes this by TKO. My boy Forrest just cannot seem to catch a break. Jones moves to top 5 status and has one more test before a title push.
Middleweight - What..?!
Sonnen put it best: "Anderson is the champion, but I am the best" For 23 minutes he was. At this point, I'm rapidly losing interest in a Belfort vs. Silva matchup. I would much rather see a rematch with Sonnen just to see how Anderson and Sonnen adapt. Epic fight first time around. I'll spend $50 to see how #2 plays out, happily.
Welterweight - Upcoming Kos vs Rush 2
Meh. This plays out the way #1 did. Kos has the power to finish this, but George's wrestling truly defines the MMA application of wrestling. Short of a flash KO by Kos, George stiffles Kos's wrestling and takes this by another dominate UD in his title run. A middleweight run should not be placed on the back burner for much longer. Does anyone really see a threat to George at this point?
Lightwieght - Upcoming Penn vs Edgar 2
From my PoV, Penn took the first fight handidly. He finishes Edgar this time around. He may not have the foot speed of Edgar, but his striking and guard will seal the deal.(I'll take sig bets on this one )
An aside, how bout' Evan Dunham. I'd kill to see him against a big test like Kenflo. Lets see this kid fight the upper echelon. He has all the right stuff .
Bored? Wanna argue/chat/flame? Hit it up!