UFC 124 GSP vs Koscheck in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!

UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck

December 11, 2010
Bell Centre
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Main Bouts (PPV):
Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre (20-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (15-4) [Rematch] GSP looked jacked up and confident at the weigh-ins while "Kos" just smirked and toyed with the fans. We know GSP is better than Koscheck in every area but that doesn't mean Josh is not a well-rounded always dangerous fighter. I think GSP will want to trade with Josh on the feet since he already defeated him via wrestling. Koscheck will eventually realize he bit off a bit more than he can chew as "Rush" wears him down before the eventual "matte." I am worried that the curse of GSP training with Freddie Roach might rear its head.

WINNER-GSP by Rd.3 TKO

Stefan Struve (20-4) vs. Sean McCorkle (10-0) The inch by inch tallest combined UFC fight of all time! Also the lamest Co-Main Event of all time! How's that for odd unimportant facts? These 2 had a hilarious back and forth trash talk affair on the Internet ending with "Big Sexy" wearing a red women's whig at the weigh-ins but with Sean what do you expect? I look for a "gong & dash" opening with the always hittable Struve taking some dirty boxing punishment before getting put down for good. Stefan has far more tools and no idea how to bring them to the table correctly.

UPSET WINNER-Sean McCorkle by Rd.2 TKO

Jim Miller (18-2) vs. Charles Oliveira (14-0) Possibly the toughest fight on the card to pick. Miller could stifle the creative "Do Bronx" into a defensive loss. However, the kid is so inventive with his offense and amazing Jiu-Jitsu may surprise Miller who lasts but loses.

WINNER-Charles Oliveira by Decision

Joe Stevenson (31-11) vs. Mac Danzig (19-8-1) When the "Daddy"loses, it comes from people who just overwhelm and out work him. The "Vegan Warrior" isn't going to do either and I believe Joe is just better at every area and has fared better at a higher level. Stevenson uses his power to bully Mac before taking him down and dropping brutal elbows.

WINNER- Joe "Daddy" by Destruction

Thiago Alves (17-7) vs. John Howard (14-4) The "Pitbull" easily made weight wearing a "Dolce Diet" T-shirt to boast his confidence in the normally shaky area. "Doomsday" is a scary striker but Alves is going bring the leg kicks non-stop cutting the Bostonian down before an eventual G&P out.

WINNER-Thiago Alves by Rd.2 TKO

Prelims (FREE On www.ufc.com LIVE):
Dustin Hazelett (12-6) vs. Mark Bocek (8-3) "McLovin" is back now at Lightweight looking to rebound to back to back losses. Boceck is the quiet Ginger whose UFC losses have come to only the top talent but he doesn't wow you anywhere. Hazelett has very slick submissions, perhaps better stand up, and a crazy reach advantage. Maybe I'm picking with my heart a bit here but I'll ride with Dustin out American the Canadian.

UPSET WINNER-Dustin Hazelett by Decision

Dan Miller (12-4) vs. Joe Doerksen (46-13) I'd love to see this bout a few years ago when "El Dirte" had not been worn down by age and wars. Dan is going to be the better grappler but look for him to surprise Joe on the feet working on his striking against a man who can't hurt him on the feet. Wearing Doerkson down is key before Miller clamps on a night ending choke.

WINNER-Dan Miller by Rd.3 Submission

Prelims (Non-Televised):

Rafael Natal (12-3) vs. Jesse Bongfeldt (21-7) "Water Bong" makes his UFC debut against "Sapo" who was less than impressive in his last bout/loss. Staying on the feet Jesse should hold court even if he doesn't get a stoppage. The year long layoff for "Water" does worry me a bit.

UPSET WINNER-Jesse Bongfeldt by Decision

Matt Riddle (5-1) vs. Sean Pierson (10-4) I like the indoor shades wearing Sean to perhaps pull a bit of an upset here. Pierson can hold his own wrestling and stuff the takedown though I hate to pick the debut guy. Sean has to represent for Canada eh?

UPSET WINNER-Sean Pierson by Decision

Ricardo Almeida (12-4) vs. T.J. Grant (16-4) "Big Dog" looks to rebound from the ass-kicking Matt Hughes gave him against the solid TJ. Grant flies under the radar but he is a solid wrestler against a Jiu-Jitsu expert who sucks at the takedown. TJ can bang him enough to win the feet and win by points.

UPSET WINNER- TJ Grant by Decision

John Makdessi (7-0) vs. Pat Audinwood (9-1-1) This could be a closer fight than people are expecting but Pat has the UFC jitters gone and takes his ground affair against a "come right at ya" striker. The "Bull" has not faced anyone of note but looks good enough to be "Awesomely Awesomer" than Patty.

UPSET WINNER-John Makdessi by Rd.2 TKO

The 6 UPSET picks are based upon the odds given at www.bestfightodds.com.

Fun Facts:

• GSP has won 25 rounds in a row dating back to round 1, which he lost against Josh Koscheck.
• GSP has a 3 inch reach advantage and is 1 inch taller.
• Both men have faced Frank Trigg, Pete Spratt, & Thiago Alves with GSP winning all while "Kos" defeated "Twinkle Toes" and Spratt but lost a decision to the "Pitbull."
• Koscheck said GSP doesn't finish fights but "Rush" has stopped 13 men while Josh only 9.
• GSP is on a 7 fight winning streak dating back to 2007 which began with Josh Koscheck. "Kos" has a 3 fight win streak but has won in the UFC 13 times which is the most ever without getting a title shot!