UFC on Fox 1: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
November 12, 2011
Honda Center
Anaheim, California
Main Event (Fox):
Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (9-0) vs. Junior dos Santos (13-1) The potential to be the greatest Heavyweight bout in recent MMA history is here! Two absolute studs clash after the Mexican Champion spent 13 months on the shelf with his new belt and a shoulder injury. JDS introduced his "nicest guy in the world" personality on TUF while running over the Heavyweight division going a powerful 6-0 and wrecking everyone even if they made it to the final bell. The man called Cain is the undefeated Champion who triumphantly returns from slaughtering Brock Lesnar in 1 round! Both men are reaching their primes and dos Santos striking is just perfect while Velasquez puts together the more complete game based in dominant technical wrestling. JDS can rock anyone but the Champ just has too many more tools and some of the best endurance in any weight class. Its gonna be fun and history in the making as Velasquez survives some brutal strikes before getting his game going on the ground to establish himself as the unquestioned best Heavyweight in the world!
WINNER-Cain Velasquez by Rd.3 TKO
Undercard (Facebook & FoxSports.com):
Clay Guida (29-11) vs. Benson Henderson (14-2) This bout is sponsored in part by Axe Shampoo. "Pour it on your head and chicks will instantly fuck you!" Anywho, two of the highest energy wrestlers in the biz today come to a head in what has to be blitzkrieg of a fight. Guida is a former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion who has fought 14 times in the UFC going 9-5 and riding a 4 fight winning streak. "Bendo" is a former WEC Lightweight Champion who has fought 8 times for Zuffa going 7-1 while staunchly defending his title twice. The difference is Henderson is ridiculously flexible and seemingly untappable while the submission losses have plagued his career. Ben has evolved much more in the striking though Guida possesses a toughness few can match. "Bendo" just has more varied offense while Clay has a basic formula he always follows. Henderson avoids the takedowns touching up the "Carpenter" before coming so close to a submission a few times in route to a one sided victory.
Dustin Poirier (10-1) vs. Pablo Garza (11-1) The "Scarecrow" surprised me winning his 1st UFC bout by flying knee and his 2nd by an amazing flying triangle choke. Yet, Poirier is a better fighter. Dustin can bring power and wildness as Pablo needs more seasoning.
Cub Swanson (15-4) vs. Ricardo Lamas (10-2) Cub has some of the most beautiful tattoos in MMA and is returning after a long and empty 2011. Lamas will frustrate Swanson with the wrestling though he must avoid the standing game at all costs. Ricardo can box but if he relies on his wrestling he should take the judges nod.
DaMarques Johnson (12-9) vs. Clay Harvison (9-3) Johnson has improved after TUF training with the likes of BJ Penn, Matt Hughes, Jeremy Horn, and Pat Miletich while "Heavy Metal" is about to washout of the UFC. DaMarques out works Clay and cuts up Harvison a bit before a submission late.
Norifumi Yamamoto (18-4) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (6-3) A bout for the "Kid" to get right. Darren trains in Japan and is tailor made to get dummied prepping Yamamoto's return to Japan in February 2012 in his old style. Norifumi has struggled in recent years going 1-3 for a former Champion and P4P A lister. He will engage the old "Kid" and destroy the victim.
Mackens Semerzier (6-3) vs. Robert Peralta (15-3) Ah, Peralta has some momentum behind him but neither guy really impresses.
Alex Caceres (5-4) vs. Cole Escovedo (17-8) The "Apache Kid" is the higher level guy who cannot break through the MMA ceiling. Zuffa really wants "Bruce Leeroy" to win and are hoping he can get it done here though he has looked awful losing his 1st two efforts. Not much chance of that. Cole may be waining in his career but Caceres has absolutely nothing to offer and will most likely tap into obscurity.
Mike Pierce (12-4) vs. Paul Bradley (18-3) Pierce has this all day long. The "Gentleman" is a beast but he lacks the skill and high level of competition that Mike has. Its a gritty down and dirty affair with Paul humbled on the mat while eating punches for the duration.
Aaron Rosa (16-4) vs. Matt Lucas (14-2) Lucas is the wild card here. Very little known as the guy comes from the minor minor circuit. Matt may not be ready or have the technique that Rosa has, but I see the stall and brawl winning the day.
WINNER-Ben Henderson by Decision
Dustin Poirier (10-1) vs. Pablo Garza (11-1) The "Scarecrow" surprised me winning his 1st UFC bout by flying knee and his 2nd by an amazing flying triangle choke. Yet, Poirier is a better fighter. Dustin can bring power and wildness as Pablo needs more seasoning.
WINNER-Dustin Poirier by Decision
Cub Swanson (15-4) vs. Ricardo Lamas (10-2) Cub has some of the most beautiful tattoos in MMA and is returning after a long and empty 2011. Lamas will frustrate Swanson with the wrestling though he must avoid the standing game at all costs. Ricardo can box but if he relies on his wrestling he should take the judges nod.
WINNER-Ricardo Lamas by Decision
DaMarques Johnson (12-9) vs. Clay Harvison (9-3) Johnson has improved after TUF training with the likes of BJ Penn, Matt Hughes, Jeremy Horn, and Pat Miletich while "Heavy Metal" is about to washout of the UFC. DaMarques out works Clay and cuts up Harvison a bit before a submission late.
WINNER-DaMarques Johnson Rd.3 Submission
Norifumi Yamamoto (18-4) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (6-3) A bout for the "Kid" to get right. Darren trains in Japan and is tailor made to get dummied prepping Yamamoto's return to Japan in February 2012 in his old style. Norifumi has struggled in recent years going 1-3 for a former Champion and P4P A lister. He will engage the old "Kid" and destroy the victim.
WINNER-Norifumi Yamamoto by Rd.1 Flying Knee
Mackens Semerzier (6-3) vs. Robert Peralta (15-3) Ah, Peralta has some momentum behind him but neither guy really impresses.
WINNER-Robert Peralta by Decision
Alex Caceres (5-4) vs. Cole Escovedo (17-8) The "Apache Kid" is the higher level guy who cannot break through the MMA ceiling. Zuffa really wants "Bruce Leeroy" to win and are hoping he can get it done here though he has looked awful losing his 1st two efforts. Not much chance of that. Cole may be waining in his career but Caceres has absolutely nothing to offer and will most likely tap into obscurity.
WINNER-Cole Escovedo by Rd.2 Submission
Mike Pierce (12-4) vs. Paul Bradley (18-3) Pierce has this all day long. The "Gentleman" is a beast but he lacks the skill and high level of competition that Mike has. Its a gritty down and dirty affair with Paul humbled on the mat while eating punches for the duration.
WINNER-Mike Pierce by Decision
Aaron Rosa (16-4) vs. Matt Lucas (14-2) Lucas is the wild card here. Very little known as the guy comes from the minor minor circuit. Matt may not be ready or have the technique that Rosa has, but I see the stall and brawl winning the day.
WINNER-Aaron Rosa by Decision
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