UFC 120: OCTOBER 16, 2010
O2 Arena in London, England
Not sure why there is so much hate on a FREE card but you'll tune in anyway. I find a lot of intriguing bouts on this card as well as many new faces which is always interesting. This is simply a warm up card before "Brocktober's" big PPV finale next week so take it for what it is. Also if you don't think Hardy/Condit is going to be an exciting, bloody, and vicious affair, you are mistaken.
Main Bouts (On Spike TV):
Michael Bisping (19-3) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2) "Sexyama" gassed out against Chris Leben in a fight he should have won while Bisping cautiously defeated Dan Miller by Decision in their respective last outings. I'm not sure Akiyama will be able to catch the "Count" who will use his speed and accuracy to out point Yoshihiro as he does most opponents. Akiyama has the power to finish the fight while Bisping does not, but he'll never get close enough.
Main Bouts (On Spike TV):
Michael Bisping (19-3) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2) "Sexyama" gassed out against Chris Leben in a fight he should have won while Bisping cautiously defeated Dan Miller by Decision in their respective last outings. I'm not sure Akiyama will be able to catch the "Count" who will use his speed and accuracy to out point Yoshihiro as he does most opponents. Akiyama has the power to finish the fight while Bisping does not, but he'll never get close enough.
WINNER-Mike Bisping by Decision
Dan Hardy (23-7) vs. Carlos Condit (25-5) The "Outlaw" is always jacked up and fun to watch but with a bitter taste in his mouth after getting schooled by GSP, he has taken the time to make his game, especially wrestling, better. Now put Hardy back in his homeland and of course the trash talk that "NBK" never cares for, and we have the makings of a war. Carlos fears nothing and will scratch and claw his way to victory even when it seems he is out of the fight (much like in his last outing versus Rory MacDonald). Matching up Hardy has the better striking but Condit is more adept on the floor though he will be drawn into Dan's style of a brawl because Carlos just can't resist. That will be his undoing. Sticking to the Greg Jackson game plan would make it close, but I believe we are about to see a new Hardy fight the old way winning on the cards in front of his peeps.
WINNER-Dan Hardy by Decision
John Hathaway (14-0) vs. Mike Pyle (19-7-1) The cat is out of the bag with Hathaway but that isn't going to help Pyle much. The Brit is a large Welterweight while Mike is a skinny minnie. Pyle can catch anyone in his submission web, but Hathaway has the power, striking, and enough takedown defense that I don't see a whole lot going Mikey's way.
WINNER-John Hathaway by Decision
Cheick Kongo (15-6-1) vs. Travis Browne (10-0) Again with the Kongo guy? Damn I hate watching a guy this big who fights so poorly. Browne showed a lot of power in his 1st UFC date by putting out James McSweeney in the very 1st round. I'm going waaay out on a limb here but judging by Kongo's conservative style, I think he'll be caught a bit off guard by a no fear rookie who is going to bring the thunder immediately.
UPSET WINNER-Travis Browne by Rd.1 KO
James Wilks (7-3) vs. Claude Patrick (12-1) Oh I gots Claude for days here. People are going to learn this soft spoken cats name very soon as he begins to rise through the ranks. Wilks doesn't impress me much and Patrick should not have too much trouble getting "Lightening" outta there early.
WINNER-The "Prince" by some sorta Choke in Rd.2
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Cyrille Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (9-1) I screamed for the "Snake" to be in the UFC for years and he made me proud in his debut by stopping Luis Cane. Unfortunately, the Swede is pretty brutal and has only stumbled against Phil Davis who is going to be a future star. Diabate can't hang on the ground and though Alex doesn't like to spend time there, he can. As long as he trained for the southpaw style, I think Gustafsson runs away with the decision but might even earn the TKO.
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Cyrille Diabate (16-6-1) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (9-1) I screamed for the "Snake" to be in the UFC for years and he made me proud in his debut by stopping Luis Cane. Unfortunately, the Swede is pretty brutal and has only stumbled against Phil Davis who is going to be a future star. Diabate can't hang on the ground and though Alex doesn't like to spend time there, he can. As long as he trained for the southpaw style, I think Gustafsson runs away with the decision but might even earn the TKO.
UPSET WINNER-Alex Gustafsson by Rd.2 TKO
Rob Broughton (14-5-1) vs. Vinicius Kappke de Quieroz (5-1) The chubby dough boy from England, or the killer from Chute Boxe. C'mon. You should know who I'm picking.
WINNER-"VKQ" by Rd.1 KO
Stanislav Nedkov (10-0) vs. Steve Cantwell (7-3) The "All-American Robot" should run game on the Bulgarian all night long.
WINNER-Steve Cantwell by Decision
Mark Holst (8-2) vs. Paul Sass (10-0) We have 2 hot prospects here but I don't think Holst is quite ready while "Sassangle" (whatever the hell that means?) is just wrestling skills away from being scary.
WINNER-Paul Sass by "Sassangle" Choke in Rd.3
Spencer Fisher (23-6) vs. Curt Warburton (6-1) The "King" is giving up a lot of reach in this fight but I do love me some S.F. The peak days of the "King" are behind him but he always brings an exciting fight and always bleeds through his tissue paper skin which fans seem to enjoy. Curt isn't ready to challenge the "King" and wherever this fight goes, Spencer holds the advantages.
WINNER-Spencer "The King" Fisher by Decision
James McSweeney (4-5) vs. Fabio Maldonado (17-3) "McWeeny" is back after another loss (check that stellar record) while the Team Nogueira's heavy handed fella has ran off 10 wins in a row. I'll roll the dice since I thinks James is 1 of the most overrated fighters on the UFC roster today.
UPSET WINNER-Fabio Maldonado by Rd.1 TKO
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