Main Card
Light Heavyweight bout: Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson The winner of this Light Heavyweight bout goes on to the next season of TUF to fight Michael Bisping at Middleweight. Makes sense right? At anywho, these 2 well rounded amazing fighters are going to put on a show in Ireland. Both are smart fighters who gameplan well and are talented no matter where the fight goes. The only strength I can see for either man is Dan has that iron chin and brick of a right hand, while Rich has been KO'd before and not devastating striking power. If keeping his distance using leg kicks and reach advantage, Franklin can take this on points while Hendo wants a dirty ground fight with his sloppy striking and inyoface action. I see Henderson frustrating "Ace" with his unorthodox punching and getting this fight to the floor where Rich absorbs punishment but isn't put away.
Light Heavyweight bout: Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson The winner of this Light Heavyweight bout goes on to the next season of TUF to fight Michael Bisping at Middleweight. Makes sense right? At anywho, these 2 well rounded amazing fighters are going to put on a show in Ireland. Both are smart fighters who gameplan well and are talented no matter where the fight goes. The only strength I can see for either man is Dan has that iron chin and brick of a right hand, while Rich has been KO'd before and not devastating striking power. If keeping his distance using leg kicks and reach advantage, Franklin can take this on points while Hendo wants a dirty ground fight with his sloppy striking and inyoface action. I see Henderson frustrating "Ace" with his unorthodox punching and getting this fight to the floor where Rich absorbs punishment but isn't put away.
WINNER-Dan Henderson by decision
Light Heavyweight bout: Mark Coleman vs. Mauricio Rua Is anyone really going to pick the 44 year old 1 dimensional Hammer House relic? Coleman looks like an X-Files extra debuting at Light Heavyweight and besides a lucky break (literally) against Rua last time, what can he offer against a man with better stamina, far superior striking, Jiu-Jitsu which Mark has none of, and a desire of redemption against a man who claims a victory against him? Shogun is revamped, in shape, and healthy.
Light Heavyweight bout: Mark Coleman vs. Mauricio Rua Is anyone really going to pick the 44 year old 1 dimensional Hammer House relic? Coleman looks like an X-Files extra debuting at Light Heavyweight and besides a lucky break (literally) against Rua last time, what can he offer against a man with better stamina, far superior striking, Jiu-Jitsu which Mark has none of, and a desire of redemption against a man who claims a victory against him? Shogun is revamped, in shape, and healthy.
WINNER-Shogun by TKO rd.2
Middleweight bout: Alan Belcher vs. Denis Kang Denis Kang makes his long awaited debut in the UFC bringing his 42 fights of experience against some of the best Middleweights in the world. Belcher is no can but Kang has seen better and if he fights smart with his hands up he should take this bout for a successful debut.
Middleweight bout: Alan Belcher vs. Denis Kang Denis Kang makes his long awaited debut in the UFC bringing his 42 fights of experience against some of the best Middleweights in the world. Belcher is no can but Kang has seen better and if he fights smart with his hands up he should take this bout for a successful debut.
WINNER-Denis Kang by submission
Welterweight bout: Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle The projected "Fight Of The Night" in every one's picks has the 2 exciting brawlers throwing bombs (or grenades in Mark's case) till the other man falls. A great war for the Irish fans but can you really pick against the Irishman in his homeland? I think not. Marcus Davis gets the biggest pop of the night when he puts away Lytle like the IRA put away the Black & Tans.
Welterweight bout: Marcus Davis vs. Chris Lytle The projected "Fight Of The Night" in every one's picks has the 2 exciting brawlers throwing bombs (or grenades in Mark's case) till the other man falls. A great war for the Irish fans but can you really pick against the Irishman in his homeland? I think not. Marcus Davis gets the biggest pop of the night when he puts away Lytle like the IRA put away the Black & Tans.
WINNER-The Irish Hand Grenade
Middleweight bout: Jeremy Horn vs. Rousimar Palhares I don't like "Gumby's" chances here at all. Designed as a submission expo, Horn's 104th fight will more likely be a passing of the torch, as "Toquinho" bests the teacher with superior power and a more advanced submission set.
Middleweight bout: Jeremy Horn vs. Rousimar Palhares I don't like "Gumby's" chances here at all. Designed as a submission expo, Horn's 104th fight will more likely be a passing of the torch, as "Toquinho" bests the teacher with superior power and a more advanced submission set.
WINNER-Rousimar by submission Rd. 1
Prelims
Welterweight bout: Martin Kampmann vs. Alexandre Barros Kampmann makes a run at 170 after being out-sized at Middleweight. Barros is a "live" fighter who can give anyone fits, but his striking can't hang with the Denmark native looking to rebound while across the North Sea his homeland cheers one of their own.
Prelims
Welterweight bout: Martin Kampmann vs. Alexandre Barros Kampmann makes a run at 170 after being out-sized at Middleweight. Barros is a "live" fighter who can give anyone fits, but his striking can't hang with the Denmark native looking to rebound while across the North Sea his homeland cheers one of their own.
WINNER-The Hitman buy Sharpshooter (I may have used this joke before)
Light Heavyweight bout: Eric Schafer vs. Antonio Mendes Here Mendes has a chance at an upset against a guy who is a ground warrior who has already taken out many big strikers like Antonio. I hate to pick against a "red" especially in Ireland, but the impressive loss against Thiago Silva and Schafer's inconsistency leads me to the ATT Brazilian.
Light Heavyweight bout: Eric Schafer vs. Antonio Mendes Here Mendes has a chance at an upset against a guy who is a ground warrior who has already taken out many big strikers like Antonio. I hate to pick against a "red" especially in Ireland, but the impressive loss against Thiago Silva and Schafer's inconsistency leads me to the ATT Brazilian.
UPSET PICK WINNER-Samuray by TKO
Light Heavyweight bout: Tomasz Drwal vs. Ivan Serati Well well, another Thiago Silva victim coming for a win against a talented Italian. Unproven in the spotlight, both men look to gain footing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division in a sleeper fight that could yeild exciting results. Keep breathing Drwal and punch him out on the feet, or face a nap on the floor.
Light Heavyweight bout: Tomasz Drwal vs. Ivan Serati Well well, another Thiago Silva victim coming for a win against a talented Italian. Unproven in the spotlight, both men look to gain footing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division in a sleeper fight that could yeild exciting results. Keep breathing Drwal and punch him out on the feet, or face a nap on the floor.
WINNER-Tomasz by TKO if he doesn't gas out
Welterweight bout: Thomas Egan vs John Hathaway Holy shit, its a Brit vs. an Irishman! Expect a lot of boo's in this one as Hathaway putsaway the rookie Egan on the floor.
Welterweight bout: Thomas Egan vs John Hathaway Holy shit, its a Brit vs. an Irishman! Expect a lot of boo's in this one as Hathaway putsaway the rookie Egan on the floor.
WINNER-The Brit by submission
Lightweight bout: Nate Mohr vs. Dennis Siver Spregenzy German for z eazy vin ya?
Lightweight bout: Nate Mohr vs. Dennis Siver Spregenzy German for z eazy vin ya?
WINNER-Siver by goodentaug
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