UFC on Fuel TV 2: UFC Sweden
April 14, 2012
Ericsson Globe Arena
Stockholm, Sweden
The UFC is finally back after the month long layoff heading for the MMA hungry Sweden for the 1st time. All Swedish hopes lie with Gustaffson, Yousef, Madadi, Cedenblad, and Abedi who represent the Kingdom of the Swedes. A card with a lot of possibly unknown and very hard to pronounce names yet quite a lot of good intriguing matches all for free not to mention two characters on the verge of insanity. Its gotta be fun!
Main Card (Fuel TV):
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2) Gustaf the pride of Sweden carrying the entire county upon his shoulders as their superstar, steps in against Thiago who is returning from a year long suspension for a bogus urine test to hide his steroids. Stay classy Silva. Gustaf has the good striking but has lacked in the wrestling department while Silva likes to take people down and abuse them. Working with Phil Davis will help Alex's ground game but also consider Thiago will have some ring rust after the long layoff. With the crowd behind him all the stars are lining up to begin making the "Mauler" a star.
Brian Stann (11-4) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8) I have never understood how Sakara has managed to stay employed in the UFC. Anytime he meets a decent opponent he loses and has a highly questionable chin. 6-5-1 isn't impressive in Zuffa and while Stann got humiliated by Fael Sonnen last out here he finds a confidence building highlight win. The "All-American" is going to land on the chin of Sakara putting him on skates before punching him into a coma on the floor. After that, more wrestling training for Stann who looks to make a title run again.
Paulo Thiago (14-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) I'm glad Bahad is finally getting his shot in the UFC but he's getting a tough opener against an underrated Welterweight. Both guys are going to bring the war but even though Siyar is crazy he just doesn't have the skills Thiago does. The Afghan will literally try to kill Paulo but the Brazilian literally trains for terrorists as a Special Police Operations Battalion officer. Did I just say that? Just a joke people but Siyar is honestly crazy. This will be fun and then we wait for Bahad to drop his good behavior and come real.
Dennis Siver (19-8) vs. Diego Nunes (17-2) The star of the German version of Growing Pains came in a bit over for his initial bout as a Featherweight but did make 145 in the back to make the fight official even though he looked gaunt and dreadful. Nunes is right there in the title scene coming off a spirited loss to Kenny Florian and did I mention Dennis looks terrible at the new weight which is obviously not for him. I worry about Siver re hydrating himself for this fight and if he can't win quickly he is gonna be in some trouble.
DaMarques Johnson (13-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3) Despite all the losses on his record and history of shaky performances, DaMarques has been steadily improving his skills though he is as annoying as ever. The Brit has gotten lucky matchmaking but has nothing that really stands out with his game. Take Johnson to use his length on the feet, halting the coming takedown attempts, and if need be will out grapple John on the floor.
Brad Pickett (20-6) vs. Damacio Page (15-6) "One Punch" got pwned in his last outing against Renan Pegado ruining his title shot plans in front of his homeland of England. Page is going to come in with his crazy blitzkrieg style which will allow Pickett to take him down and tap him in his best area. Brad needs to get a big win here to forgive his last embarrassing outing and gets it against a guy who may get bounced from the UFC after this loss.
Cyrille Diabaté (17-8-1) vs. Tom DeBlass (7-0) This is an interesting and close fight. The "Snake" has never developed the ground skills but is a talented kickboxer with serious reach. Tom is a Ricardo Amleida Jiu-Jitsu protege which gives him the kryptonite to any kickboxer with ground deficiencies. I have also seen Diabate fade in fights and quite frankly his best days are behind him at age 38. DeBlass ties the "Snake" in knots while showcasing his more well rounded style.
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3) Magnus got the shot because he's a Swede while the impressive Carmont trains under the tutelage of Georges St. Pierre at the Tri Star gym. I am quite impressed with Carmont's game thus far and fully expect "Limitless" to run game on Cedenblad all night long.
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2) Izquierdo has a difficult name and a Karate style while "Mad Dog" has bested 3 former UFC veterans in a row. Yoislandy (seriously with the names guy) will be overwhelmed as the homeland hero gets the nod. Also, Karate is near useless in MMA and Reza is straight crazy!
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0) Both guys getting their 1st shot in Zuffa but Besam hasn't got the experience and I fully expect a Thor like beatdown. The "Grin" is looking for and will find the submission.
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7) "Little Lee" now forever known as the guy who tapped to the 1st successful Calf Slicer in the UFC, while Young has failed twice in the big show but against stern competition. Wisely could use the takedown to take this on points but Young should have enough skill to avoid the mat while piling up points with his fisticuffs en route to a close victory with his crooked mowhawk.
Main Card (Fuel TV):
Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2) Gustaf the pride of Sweden carrying the entire county upon his shoulders as their superstar, steps in against Thiago who is returning from a year long suspension for a bogus urine test to hide his steroids. Stay classy Silva. Gustaf has the good striking but has lacked in the wrestling department while Silva likes to take people down and abuse them. Working with Phil Davis will help Alex's ground game but also consider Thiago will have some ring rust after the long layoff. With the crowd behind him all the stars are lining up to begin making the "Mauler" a star.
WINNER-Alexander Gustafsson by Decision
Brian Stann (11-4) vs. Alessio Sakara (15-8) I have never understood how Sakara has managed to stay employed in the UFC. Anytime he meets a decent opponent he loses and has a highly questionable chin. 6-5-1 isn't impressive in Zuffa and while Stann got humiliated by Fael Sonnen last out here he finds a confidence building highlight win. The "All-American" is going to land on the chin of Sakara putting him on skates before punching him into a coma on the floor. After that, more wrestling training for Stann who looks to make a title run again.
WINNER-Brian Stann by Rd.1 KO
Paulo Thiago (14-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) I'm glad Bahad is finally getting his shot in the UFC but he's getting a tough opener against an underrated Welterweight. Both guys are going to bring the war but even though Siyar is crazy he just doesn't have the skills Thiago does. The Afghan will literally try to kill Paulo but the Brazilian literally trains for terrorists as a Special Police Operations Battalion officer. Did I just say that? Just a joke people but Siyar is honestly crazy. This will be fun and then we wait for Bahad to drop his good behavior and come real.
WINNER-Paulo Thiago by Slobberknocker
Dennis Siver (19-8) vs. Diego Nunes (17-2) The star of the German version of Growing Pains came in a bit over for his initial bout as a Featherweight but did make 145 in the back to make the fight official even though he looked gaunt and dreadful. Nunes is right there in the title scene coming off a spirited loss to Kenny Florian and did I mention Dennis looks terrible at the new weight which is obviously not for him. I worry about Siver re hydrating himself for this fight and if he can't win quickly he is gonna be in some trouble.
WINNER-Diego Nunes by Rd.3
DaMarques Johnson (13-9) vs. John Maguire (17-3) Despite all the losses on his record and history of shaky performances, DaMarques has been steadily improving his skills though he is as annoying as ever. The Brit has gotten lucky matchmaking but has nothing that really stands out with his game. Take Johnson to use his length on the feet, halting the coming takedown attempts, and if need be will out grapple John on the floor.
Upset Pick WINNER-DaMarques Johnson by Decision
Brad Pickett (20-6) vs. Damacio Page (15-6) "One Punch" got pwned in his last outing against Renan Pegado ruining his title shot plans in front of his homeland of England. Page is going to come in with his crazy blitzkrieg style which will allow Pickett to take him down and tap him in his best area. Brad needs to get a big win here to forgive his last embarrassing outing and gets it against a guy who may get bounced from the UFC after this loss.
WINNER-Brad Pickett by Rd.2 Submission
Prelims (Facebook):
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2) "Makambo" was doing quite well against veteran Thiago Silva in his Octagon debut until he shat the bed. Now returning in his native land against a far less talented foe he is going to run rough shot over Head who doesn't have the "Pitbull" power to stifle the initial onslaught.
Prelims (Facebook):
Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2) "Makambo" was doing quite well against veteran Thiago Silva in his Octagon debut until he shat the bed. Now returning in his native land against a far less talented foe he is going to run rough shot over Head who doesn't have the "Pitbull" power to stifle the initial onslaught.
WINNER-Papy Abedi by Rd.1 TKO
Cyrille Diabaté (17-8-1) vs. Tom DeBlass (7-0) This is an interesting and close fight. The "Snake" has never developed the ground skills but is a talented kickboxer with serious reach. Tom is a Ricardo Amleida Jiu-Jitsu protege which gives him the kryptonite to any kickboxer with ground deficiencies. I have also seen Diabate fade in fights and quite frankly his best days are behind him at age 38. DeBlass ties the "Snake" in knots while showcasing his more well rounded style.
WINNER-Tom DeBlass by Decision
Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (10-3) Magnus got the shot because he's a Swede while the impressive Carmont trains under the tutelage of Georges St. Pierre at the Tri Star gym. I am quite impressed with Carmont's game thus far and fully expect "Limitless" to run game on Cedenblad all night long.
WINNER-Francis Carmont by Rd.3 TKO
Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-0) vs. Reza Madadi (11-2) Izquierdo has a difficult name and a Karate style while "Mad Dog" has bested 3 former UFC veterans in a row. Yoislandy (seriously with the names guy) will be overwhelmed as the homeland hero gets the nod. Also, Karate is near useless in MMA and Reza is straight crazy!
WINNER-Reza Madadi by Decision
Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0) Both guys getting their 1st shot in Zuffa but Besam hasn't got the experience and I fully expect a Thor like beatdown. The "Grin" is looking for and will find the submission.
WINNER-Simeon Thoresen by Rd.2 Submission
Jason Young (8-5) vs. Eric Wisely (19-7) "Little Lee" now forever known as the guy who tapped to the 1st successful Calf Slicer in the UFC, while Young has failed twice in the big show but against stern competition. Wisely could use the takedown to take this on points but Young should have enough skill to avoid the mat while piling up points with his fisticuffs en route to a close victory with his crooked mowhawk.
WINNER-Jason Young by Decision
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