Interim Heavyweight Championship
Tim "Maine-iac" Sylvia 26-3 vs Antonio "Minotauro" Nogueira 30-4-1 Main event with the Heavyweight title at stake and they don't even make it onto the poster. Damn. Ah well, Nog comes in after a nice 7 months off and a lackluster win over Heath Herring. Tim is returns after slapping around Brandon Vera and getting no credit for it as usual. I like the anti-attitude of ole Tim and think he gets a bum rap. The guy has loads of power in his hands, great takedown defense, and has been Champ or at least in the title hunt for the UFC for the last 5 years! Do people realize that? The guy is boring sometimes but a win is a win and is rarely stopped in his few defeats. Nog is the vet who has been in so many wars, I wonder if it is beginning to catch up with his body. He just looked bad against Herring and was almost KO'd before Heath let him off the hook. Now he claims he is in better shape and hungry to be a two company champion. He has underrated boxing (the guy has boxed 3 professional fights), some of the best Jiu-Jitsu in the world, and normally an iron chin and will. He has fought giants in the past like Semmy Schilt (6'11), Bob Sapp (6'5 350 lbs.), so I don't think size is an issue. He has also survived against Cro Cop, Josh Barnett, Fedor Emelianenko, and Sergei Kharitonov, all of whom I believe can beat Sylvia. Watch those hands and "Big Nog" makes it a rough night for Tim, tiring him on the feet and floor for an eventual late round win.
Tim "Maine-iac" Sylvia 26-3 vs Antonio "Minotauro" Nogueira 30-4-1 Main event with the Heavyweight title at stake and they don't even make it onto the poster. Damn. Ah well, Nog comes in after a nice 7 months off and a lackluster win over Heath Herring. Tim is returns after slapping around Brandon Vera and getting no credit for it as usual. I like the anti-attitude of ole Tim and think he gets a bum rap. The guy has loads of power in his hands, great takedown defense, and has been Champ or at least in the title hunt for the UFC for the last 5 years! Do people realize that? The guy is boring sometimes but a win is a win and is rarely stopped in his few defeats. Nog is the vet who has been in so many wars, I wonder if it is beginning to catch up with his body. He just looked bad against Herring and was almost KO'd before Heath let him off the hook. Now he claims he is in better shape and hungry to be a two company champion. He has underrated boxing (the guy has boxed 3 professional fights), some of the best Jiu-Jitsu in the world, and normally an iron chin and will. He has fought giants in the past like Semmy Schilt (6'11), Bob Sapp (6'5 350 lbs.), so I don't think size is an issue. He has also survived against Cro Cop, Josh Barnett, Fedor Emelianenko, and Sergei Kharitonov, all of whom I believe can beat Sylvia. Watch those hands and "Big Nog" makes it a rough night for Tim, tiring him on the feet and floor for an eventual late round win.
WINNER-Nogueira by submission
Frank Mir 10-3 vs Brock Lesnar 1-0 I gotta say I am shocked to see all the people picking Mir in this fight. He's in great shape back to his old self but my god Brock is an absolute monster! I have trouble believing Mir can keep the fight on the floor with his great Jiu-Jitsu long enough to secure a submission. Mir's stand up looks improved but how hard does Lesnar throw those oak trees he calls arms? I more look for Lesnar to lay on top of Mir and grind out a slow victory but I'm hoping Mir pulls some shit and quiets the loud mouthed giant in his UFC debut.
Frank Mir 10-3 vs Brock Lesnar 1-0 I gotta say I am shocked to see all the people picking Mir in this fight. He's in great shape back to his old self but my god Brock is an absolute monster! I have trouble believing Mir can keep the fight on the floor with his great Jiu-Jitsu long enough to secure a submission. Mir's stand up looks improved but how hard does Lesnar throw those oak trees he calls arms? I more look for Lesnar to lay on top of Mir and grind out a slow victory but I'm hoping Mir pulls some shit and quiets the loud mouthed giant in his UFC debut.
WINNER-Lesnar by decision
Nate Marquardt 28-7-1 vs Jeremy Horn 88-16-5 I love Horn I do, but I'm just not seeing him win much in the sport anymore. The guy just looks tired these days and rightfully so with 109 pro fights. Nate is coming off a tough loss to Anderson Silva and looking to rebound in impressive fashion. If Greg Jackson has this kids mind right, I don't see Horn doing much but surviving. Nate is better on the feet, equal on the ground with better stamina and power. Horn is an amazing fighter and one of the best teachers in the world, just don't know how much he really wants to fight anymore.
Nate Marquardt 28-7-1 vs Jeremy Horn 88-16-5 I love Horn I do, but I'm just not seeing him win much in the sport anymore. The guy just looks tired these days and rightfully so with 109 pro fights. Nate is coming off a tough loss to Anderson Silva and looking to rebound in impressive fashion. If Greg Jackson has this kids mind right, I don't see Horn doing much but surviving. Nate is better on the feet, equal on the ground with better stamina and power. Horn is an amazing fighter and one of the best teachers in the world, just don't know how much he really wants to fight anymore.
WINNER-Marquardt by decision
Terry "Lil Tyson" Martin 18-3 vs Marvin "Beastman" Eastman 14-7-1 Lets bang muthafuckas! These guys are coming to throw bombs. Martin was kicking Chris Leben's ass but he came in fat yet again for a fight and ran out of gas. To prove how smart he is he hurt Chris and then dropped his hands to taunt him. Enter righteous KO and Martin needs a big win as he starts over again. Marvin got a win in the IFO after his loss to eventual champ Rampage Jackson and wants to be relevant in the UFC. Really either guy can win this and a smart Eastman makes it a boring fight on the floor for the win. *UPDATE* Both men say they want to showcase their wrestling so switch it to Eastman because apparently Martin is an idiot.
Terry "Lil Tyson" Martin 18-3 vs Marvin "Beastman" Eastman 14-7-1 Lets bang muthafuckas! These guys are coming to throw bombs. Martin was kicking Chris Leben's ass but he came in fat yet again for a fight and ran out of gas. To prove how smart he is he hurt Chris and then dropped his hands to taunt him. Enter righteous KO and Martin needs a big win as he starts over again. Marvin got a win in the IFO after his loss to eventual champ Rampage Jackson and wants to be relevant in the UFC. Really either guy can win this and a smart Eastman makes it a boring fight on the floor for the win. *UPDATE* Both men say they want to showcase their wrestling so switch it to Eastman because apparently Martin is an idiot.
WINNER-Beastman by decision
Tyson Griffin 10-1 vs Gleison Tibau 27-3 Tibau likes the floor game but Tyson is the amazing wrestler with impressive power for a Lightweight. Tyson wins this by early G&P or rolling to a decision victory.
Tyson Griffin 10-1 vs Gleison Tibau 27-3 Tibau likes the floor game but Tyson is the amazing wrestler with impressive power for a Lightweight. Tyson wins this by early G&P or rolling to a decision victory.
WINNER-Griffin
Chris Lytle 34-15-4 vs Kyle Bradley 13-4-1 How great did the new and improved Chris Lytle look in his last fight with Thiago Alves? The guy was non-stop coming forward with barrages of punches like he was Wanderlei Silva or something. The former fire fighter is sick of the "boring" label and began to whip the shit outta Alves until a cut ended his evening early. Kyle rides in on a 7 fight win streak against a bunch of nobodies and a KO stand up game. Chris should just have too many tools for this kid but that 1 shot and goodnight punch is there for Kyle. I always play the percentages and that spells a win for Lytle.
Chris Lytle 34-15-4 vs Kyle Bradley 13-4-1 How great did the new and improved Chris Lytle look in his last fight with Thiago Alves? The guy was non-stop coming forward with barrages of punches like he was Wanderlei Silva or something. The former fire fighter is sick of the "boring" label and began to whip the shit outta Alves until a cut ended his evening early. Kyle rides in on a 7 fight win streak against a bunch of nobodies and a KO stand up game. Chris should just have too many tools for this kid but that 1 shot and goodnight punch is there for Kyle. I always play the percentages and that spells a win for Lytle.
WINNER-Lytle by submission
David Heath 9-2 vs Tim Boetsch 6-1 Hey Dave, how does it feel coming back from a shit talking effort against Babalu that got your bitch ass choked unconscious? Before that he lost a decision to Lyoto Machida. Tim's a big rugged fella coming over from the IFL so he doesn't get much cred here. *UPDATE* Heath looks flabby and Boe looks big. changing my mind.
David Heath 9-2 vs Tim Boetsch 6-1 Hey Dave, how does it feel coming back from a shit talking effort against Babalu that got your bitch ass choked unconscious? Before that he lost a decision to Lyoto Machida. Tim's a big rugged fella coming over from the IFL so he doesn't get much cred here. *UPDATE* Heath looks flabby and Boe looks big. changing my mind.
WINNER-Boetsch somehow?
Ricardo Almeida 8-2 vs Rob Yundt 7-0 Ric returns to MMA after a 2 year absence to apply his Jui-Jitsu brilliance. Rob is an undefeated Alaskan fighter who steps in on very short notice to replace a sick Alan Belcher. Ring rust is a big concern, but at one time Ricardo was supposed to be the next big thing even notching a win over fellow card fighter Nate Marquardt. Never bet on the short notice guy anyway.
Ricardo Almeida 8-2 vs Rob Yundt 7-0 Ric returns to MMA after a 2 year absence to apply his Jui-Jitsu brilliance. Rob is an undefeated Alaskan fighter who steps in on very short notice to replace a sick Alan Belcher. Ring rust is a big concern, but at one time Ricardo was supposed to be the next big thing even notching a win over fellow card fighter Nate Marquardt. Never bet on the short notice guy anyway.
WINNER-Almeida by submission
Keita Nakamura 14-2-2 vs Rob Emerson 8-6-1 Seriously Rob still has a job? This guy sucks ass. He's not even impressive in his true sport of kickboxing and the guy knows shit else. "K-Taro" has had a tough go in the UFC (0-2) but got a confidence building KO in November at Cage Rage and the guy has tons more talent than Robby.
Keita Nakamura 14-2-2 vs Rob Emerson 8-6-1 Seriously Rob still has a job? This guy sucks ass. He's not even impressive in his true sport of kickboxing and the guy knows shit else. "K-Taro" has had a tough go in the UFC (0-2) but got a confidence building KO in November at Cage Rage and the guy has tons more talent than Robby.
WINNER-K-Taro
Kinda weak card but I can't say I'm not intrigued to see how Lesnar and Mir for that matter look in action. The Heavyweight Title bout makes sense despite what the critics are saying, and dammit if I'm not a sucker for the sport anywho. Everyone's gonna buy the PPV so lets just hope its exciting and Brock falls on his face for fun. BodogFight also has a card but it is just awful, so just look for the Nick Thompson/John Troyer fight and move on.
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