I lazed around and didn't get my picks in or help promote the latest UFC Fight Night and what happens, it is the best the UFC has had in its short union with Spike TV. Some may say it had a weak roster, but the fights did not disappoint with dramatic/quick finishes and a main event that was simply awe inspiring. On to the important stuff.Spencer Fisher defeated Sam Stout by unanimous decision in their rematch. Both men came out slugging early, but it was Fisher that seemed to be landing precisely and with more power. Stout cannot be denied his iron chin as he took a hell of a beating in the 1st round and didn't have a mark on him. In the 2nd it was more of the same with Fisher mixing it up with leg kicks, body kicks, overhand rights, straight lefts, knee's, and whatever else he pulled out of his bag of tricks. Not that Sammy was just taking it, he was landing shots as well in a bout reminiscent of Griffin/Bonnar 1. I mean these guys just threw at each other and did not stop though the pace was blistering. In the final round, it was more of the same with Spence dominating though you wouldn't know it by his bloody battered face. Stout began to slow and at the minute mark, the fans gave a standing ovation for the effort put out by the warring fighters. It was a great fight, but no doubt about it as Fisher won 30-27 on each judges score card avenging his earlier loss to Stout. Fisher said a 3rd bout must happen and was very humble saying that Stout was the toughest man he has ever fought and that the bout was a draw in his eyes (though he clearly won it). Spencer has gone 11-2 in his last 13 fights and losing to #1 contender Hermes Franca, is the only thing keeping him from a title shot. I believe he has established himself as the #2 contender and is in a position to challenge the winner of Sherk/Franca.
Mr. Secret Jon (why don't people know who this uber-talented Welterweight is?) Fitch survived early trouble with Roan Carneiro of Brazilian Top Team. Roan took the touted wrestler to the mat twice in the 1st round and almost sunk in the feared anaconda choke, though Fitch somehow escaped, but still lost the round. Then in the 2nd, Fitch found his range locating some great combination strikes and hurting Carneiro. Roan pulled guard to protect himself but only received more punches as Jon began to dominate. A seemingly already beaten Roan left his neck open as Fitch easily sunk in the tight rear naked choke for the submission win. I don't know how long I have to talk about this guy before he comes out from under the radar, but this guy has a date with a Welterweight title shot. My guess, is that he will fight Diego Sanchez or possibly Karo Parisyan, two more Welts right there in the mix. I would just like to take a moment to thank the UFC for letting Jon get on TV in only his 6th amazing fight with the company.
Take note of Thiago Tavares, as he out worked the much feared Miletich fighter Jason Black who made his octagon debut. Though 155 seems to be too much of a weight cut for Black (who looked far to skinny and easily winded) you cannot deny the amazing speed along with knowledge Thiago used to submit Jason. Thiago came out with fists of fire ala a young Vitor Belfort but when the fight went to the mat, he out ju-jitsu'd the heralded wrestler Black in stunning fashion. Tavares was simply smooth as he moved from position to position and just man handled Black. Sporting a big black eye for the 2nd round, Black took the fight to the ground but it was Tavares who was on point slapping in a triangle choke that you could immediately tell was too tight to escape from. Thiago got the upset win and was so impressive you have to want to see this guy again as he simply walked through a very experienced and talented veteran.
Drew McFedries rebounded from a submission loss to Martin Kampmann to viciously KO Jordan Radev. Drew came out and immediately scored and scored again with strong punches. Jordan didn't have a chance as Drew got the KO in only 33 seconds! Impressive to say the least, but Drew, even if you are excited from a big win, do not shove a referee, who is only trying to protect a fallen fighter! That is unacceptable, but I look forward to your next exciting bout.
Welcome newcomer Anthony Johnson (3-0 prior to the bout) to the UFC. This kid (23) took the fight on a week's notice and knocked the shit out of a talented fighter known as Chad Reiner. This one only took 13 seconds as Anthony just brutalized Chad in suck a quick fashion that the replay was the entire fight twice! Who knows how good this muay thai fighter actually is, but damn that was an impressive win.
Nate Mohr won a decision (yawn), Glesion Tibau continues with his 3rd win in a row, "The Barn Cat" Tamden McCrory beat the zero ground game having Pete Spratt by you guessed it, submission, while Forrest Petz got a win in the inconsistant fighter catagory with fellow inconsistent Luigi Fioravanti to round out the nights affairs.
Weak card or not, the fights tonight were great and if you missed it you must watch the replay! Isn't it funny the UFC can put an event together with a weak lineup and get amazing results? Speaking of which, this weekend is UFC 72 Victory with nothing that deserves a PPV fee. Holy shit that's a weak card but look for Guida/Griffin (Tyson not Forrest) to steal the show. We will have picks for that event and hopefully news very soon on potential signings of Wanderlei Silva and Fedor Emelianko to the UFC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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