PPV FightsWAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko vs. Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski "The Last Emperor" returns from the heavens to take on the Belarus rival who is already looking to go pro in boxing before he faces the greatest of all time. Barring a lucky hay maker or unfortunate cut, Fedor will time Arlovski's strikes, wear him down, and beat the living hell outta Andrei breaking his soul, gassing him out, and forcing a G&P tapout just before the submission is locked on.
WINNER-Fedor Emelianenko by however he chooses
Heavyweight bout: Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel All the Yvel is a piece of cheating shit and should not be allowed to fight in the states aside (though it is true), he is a vaunted striker with K-1 ability and not much else. Barnett isn't going to try and hang on the feet here, taking Yvel down and tapping him with ease.
Heavyweight bout: Josh Barnett vs. Gilbert Yvel All the Yvel is a piece of cheating shit and should not be allowed to fight in the states aside (though it is true), he is a vaunted striker with K-1 ability and not much else. Barnett isn't going to try and hang on the feet here, taking Yvel down and tapping him with ease.
WINNER-Josh Barnett by catch wrestling attack and vicious promo
Light Heavyweight bout: Renato Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou "Babalu" meanders into another fight where you wonder if he can get excited enough to stop a guy he should beat handily, and the cardio questions still abound for a guy who has looked very bored recently. "Predator Head" doesn't do much after the 1st minute, so Babs should whether the early storm and strike back taking this to the floor where he taps out the quick to quit Team Quester. The formula, avoid the early onslaught, tire Soko out, watch for the desperation overhand punch, and grind him till his will breaks as it has so many times before.
Light Heavyweight bout: Renato Sobral vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou "Babalu" meanders into another fight where you wonder if he can get excited enough to stop a guy he should beat handily, and the cardio questions still abound for a guy who has looked very bored recently. "Predator Head" doesn't do much after the 1st minute, so Babs should whether the early storm and strike back taking this to the floor where he taps out the quick to quit Team Quester. The formula, avoid the early onslaught, tire Soko out, watch for the desperation overhand punch, and grind him till his will breaks as it has so many times before.
WINNER-Babalu by Rd 2. submission
Middleweight bout: Matt Lindland vs. Vitor Belfort Vitor has been working his ass off with Randy Couture and Sean Thompkins while Lindland has been working on the farm. The inactivity for Matt is huge as his fight cardio can't be up to par against a Vitor who will stick and move, picking at Matt with the jab and avoiding the takedowns. If taken down, a grind out could be scary but Vitor's camp expects the power early against the rusty 38 year old.
Middleweight bout: Matt Lindland vs. Vitor Belfort Vitor has been working his ass off with Randy Couture and Sean Thompkins while Lindland has been working on the farm. The inactivity for Matt is huge as his fight cardio can't be up to par against a Vitor who will stick and move, picking at Matt with the jab and avoiding the takedowns. If taken down, a grind out could be scary but Vitor's camp expects the power early against the rusty 38 year old.
UPSET PICK WINNER-Vitor Belfort by decision
Heavyweight bout: Paul Buentello vs. Kirill Sidelnikov Fedor's "boy" brings inexperience in a stand up war with the "Headhunter." Still, "Baby Fedor" is a striker as well and neither man wants to go to the floor or the distance (in shape, not so much). I believe Paul's head movement and striking skills are far above the youngsta. Power is equal but look for Buentello to strike like a pro, and his boxing is waaay underrated, not to mention he has to have this fight for his career.
Heavyweight bout: Paul Buentello vs. Kirill Sidelnikov Fedor's "boy" brings inexperience in a stand up war with the "Headhunter." Still, "Baby Fedor" is a striker as well and neither man wants to go to the floor or the distance (in shape, not so much). I believe Paul's head movement and striking skills are far above the youngsta. Power is equal but look for Buentello to strike like a pro, and his boxing is waaay underrated, not to mention he has to have this fight for his career.
WINNER-Buentello by TKO Rd.3
Lightweight bout: Dan Lauzon vs. Bobby Green Chris Horodecki wanted to fight but the Athletic Commission would not allow it via a bulging disc in his back restricting his right arm movement. Tough kid and I look forward to seeing Bas Rutten's protege back in action. Danny has the ground arsenal to take out the gifted last second addition striker while avoiding a dangerous exchange.
Lightweight bout: Dan Lauzon vs. Bobby Green Chris Horodecki wanted to fight but the Athletic Commission would not allow it via a bulging disc in his back restricting his right arm movement. Tough kid and I look forward to seeing Bas Rutten's protege back in action. Danny has the ground arsenal to take out the gifted last second addition striker while avoiding a dangerous exchange.
WINNER-Dan Lauzon Rd.3 submission
HDNet matches
Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Rematch) Vlad won the 1st meeting by head smashing slam, but that was back in 2oo2 and the Russian is now 37 years old. The only IFL Light Heavyweight Champion likes to grind people out with hard nosed work has an 8-fight winning streak. "Lil Nog" looks to re-establish the family name with that Jiu-Jitsu prowess and boxing skill he is known for. I see this fight as a decision all the way but Vlad has looked much better in recent fights and kinda heat a hot streak while "Minotoro" has looked sluggish at best in recent activity.
HDNet matches
Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Rematch) Vlad won the 1st meeting by head smashing slam, but that was back in 2oo2 and the Russian is now 37 years old. The only IFL Light Heavyweight Champion likes to grind people out with hard nosed work has an 8-fight winning streak. "Lil Nog" looks to re-establish the family name with that Jiu-Jitsu prowess and boxing skill he is known for. I see this fight as a decision all the way but Vlad has looked much better in recent fights and kinda heat a hot streak while "Minotoro" has looked sluggish at best in recent activity.
UPSET PICK WINNER-"The Janitor" by decision
Welterweight bout: Jay Hieron vs. Jason High Randy Couture's right hand man left the IFL as Welterweight Champion and is looking to establish himself in the conversation for top Welterweights not owned by the UFC. Jay has improved his stand up and always brings solid wrestling. Jason is a 6-0 power striker able to knock you out in an instant but lacks the experience against the 20 fight pro who trains with Xtreme Couture and will fight carefully to ensure a win.
Welterweight bout: Jay Hieron vs. Jason High Randy Couture's right hand man left the IFL as Welterweight Champion and is looking to establish himself in the conversation for top Welterweights not owned by the UFC. Jay has improved his stand up and always brings solid wrestling. Jason is a 6-0 power striker able to knock you out in an instant but lacks the experience against the 20 fight pro who trains with Xtreme Couture and will fight carefully to ensure a win.
WINNER-Jay Hieron by decision
Featherweight bout: Bao Quach vs. LC Davis Mark Hominick pulls out due to injury and Bao steps in. Riding in on a 9-fight winning streak, Quach trains with Team Oyama and is a well rounded fighter. LC has a nice 12-1 record with ability to finish anyone in many ways. Very exciting fighter and really a nice prospect bordering on contender at 145 lbs.
Featherweight bout: Bao Quach vs. LC Davis Mark Hominick pulls out due to injury and Bao steps in. Riding in on a 9-fight winning streak, Quach trains with Team Oyama and is a well rounded fighter. LC has a nice 12-1 record with ability to finish anyone in many ways. Very exciting fighter and really a nice prospect bordering on contender at 145 lbs.
WINNER-LC Davis by Rd.2 TKO
Featherweight bout: Albert Rios vs. Antonio Duarte "Tigre" brings wicked game against an ultra-tough Rios. Still, the Featherweight realm is newer to me but Duarte takes the tough battle via attrition.
Featherweight bout: Albert Rios vs. Antonio Duarte "Tigre" brings wicked game against an ultra-tough Rios. Still, the Featherweight realm is newer to me but Duarte takes the tough battle via attrition.
WINENR- Tigre Duarte by decision
Welterweight bout: Brett Cooper vs. Patrick Speight Brett brings the crazy hair along with good striking and an ability to be submitted. Spigot comes off his 1st career loss in KOTC looking to strike early and often. Cooper's Samson like hair proves the difference maker.
Welterweight bout: Brett Cooper vs. Patrick Speight Brett brings the crazy hair along with good striking and an ability to be submitted. Spigot comes off his 1st career loss in KOTC looking to strike early and often. Cooper's Samson like hair proves the difference maker.
WINNER-Cooper by TKO rd.2
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