WEC 45: December 19, 2009The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Main Bouts (on Versus):
Donald Cerrone (10-2) vs. Ed Ratcliff (7-1) As a big fan of the "Cowboy" who agrees with the world that he got fucked in the "Interim" title fight with Ben Henderson, I can't wait for Don to unleash hell on Eddy. 9mm has odd but good stand up but can't compete with Cerrone who if he gets in trouble, will hit the ads and force the submission.
WINNER-The Cowboy by Rd.1 Submission
Chris Horodecki (13-1) vs. Anthony Njokuani (11-2) I've been waiting for Chris to get a steady job ever since the IFL folded and now he has his chance to build his career up in the WEC. Unfortunately, the baby faced cherub is facing "No Joke," who is more than game on the feet, with power striking which the "Polish Hammer" does not. I also think the reach factor will keep Chris at bay but this will be a nice exciting fight on the feet.
Chris Horodecki (13-1) vs. Anthony Njokuani (11-2) I've been waiting for Chris to get a steady job ever since the IFL folded and now he has his chance to build his career up in the WEC. Unfortunately, the baby faced cherub is facing "No Joke," who is more than game on the feet, with power striking which the "Polish Hammer" does not. I also think the reach factor will keep Chris at bay but this will be a nice exciting fight on the feet.
WINNER-Njokuani by Decision
Joseph Benavidez (10-1) vs. Rani Yahya (15-3) Joe is an adorable little guy coming off his 1st career loss to Dominick Cruz (by Decision). Yahya is just ridiculous on the mat but he has some of the worst stand up and suspect gas tank. 14 submission wins means I grab and tap you but Joey is going to do some beating while he tires the Brazilian.
Joseph Benavidez (10-1) vs. Rani Yahya (15-3) Joe is an adorable little guy coming off his 1st career loss to Dominick Cruz (by Decision). Yahya is just ridiculous on the mat but he has some of the worst stand up and suspect gas tank. 14 submission wins means I grab and tap you but Joey is going to do some beating while he tires the Brazilian.
WINNER-Benavidez by Decision
Takeya Mizugaki (12-3-2) vs. Scott Jorgensen (7-3) Takeya impressed me in a gritty loss to Miguel Torres and got back into play by edging Jeff Curran in his sophomore WEC bout. The Idaho wrestler will shoot through you to take you to the dirt but wants to show off his hands. If Tak gets taken down, I fear a L&P decision loss. If Miz can employ his pretty good takedown defense, the free hands show Scott needs more pad work in the gym.
Takeya Mizugaki (12-3-2) vs. Scott Jorgensen (7-3) Takeya impressed me in a gritty loss to Miguel Torres and got back into play by edging Jeff Curran in his sophomore WEC bout. The Idaho wrestler will shoot through you to take you to the dirt but wants to show off his hands. If Tak gets taken down, I fear a L&P decision loss. If Miz can employ his pretty good takedown defense, the free hands show Scott needs more pad work in the gym.
WINNER-Takeya Mizugaki by Decision
Prelims:
Bart Palszewski (30-13) vs. Anthony Pettis (7-0) Bart was tough as hell in the IFL but lost his last 2 WEC bouts and then won a match Tyler Combs in the XFO which isn't saying a whole lot. Pettis has good hands and is an all around fighter while Bart seems to have hit that "ceiling" in his career for refusing to evolve.
Prelims:
Bart Palszewski (30-13) vs. Anthony Pettis (7-0) Bart was tough as hell in the IFL but lost his last 2 WEC bouts and then won a match Tyler Combs in the XFO which isn't saying a whole lot. Pettis has good hands and is an all around fighter while Bart seems to have hit that "ceiling" in his career for refusing to evolve.
WINNER-Tony Pettis by Rd.3 TKO
Brad Pickett (17-4) vs. Kyle Dietz (5-1) "One Punch" has come a long way since the Bodog debacle and I have been a fan for a while and I like his hat.
WINNER-The Pikey Rd.2 Submission
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