UFC 65 Bad Intentions

Saturday is the day when GSP & Matt Hughes do battle again. The card also features some up & coming Heavyweights, as well as established stars such as Nick Diaz, Joe Stevenson, & the Heavyweight title fight between Tim Sylvia and Jeff Monson.

Matt Hughes vs Georges "Rush" St. Pierre-Both of these uber-talented Welterweight stars believe they are better in every facet of the game, than their opponent. Who will establish their will? Much like the BJ Penn/Hughes rematch, I see GSP coming out strong and taking the lead. The deeper this fight goes, I see Matt coming back to take over. Expect the fight on the feet, the ground, and possibly in the stands. This could be one for the ages. In a fight that could go either way, I see this as GSP's time. Somehow he finds a way to shock Matt early, establishing his "riddem," and then out points him to victory.
Winner-GSP by decision

Tim "Maniac" Sylvia vs Jeff "Snowman" Monson-Tim is almost a foot taller than Monson, who lost to Chuck Liddell, another striker who is also much shorter. Monson cannot establish his ground game when he shoots in and catches knee's to the face. Tim will work his long reaching jab early and often frustrating the smaller fighter. If he doesn't catch him early, he'll catch him often. Either way, Monson is in for a disappointing night.
Winner-Sylvia by KO

Frank Mir vs Brandon "The Truth" Vera-Probably the best Heavyweight fight we'll see tonight, or anytime soon. Mir is back in excellent shape, but now he is facing a red hot all around fighter. Vera must establish the stand up, though he is confident on the ground. Don't chance it. In shape or not, Vera is far too fast for Mir who will eat knee's while shooting in and cannot hang on the feet.
Winner-Vera by TKO

Nick "Diablo" Diaz 14-6 vs Gleison Tibau 23-2-There are some good fighters (Thales Leitas, Vitor Ribeiro) in Tibau's Nova Uniao camp, and he is a decent ju-jitsu fighter. That's about all I know. Nick is the always angry, shoulder chipped, Gracie trained brawler. Very smart, and good everywhere and his fights are always exciting!
Winner-Nick Diaz by decision

Joe "Daddy" Stevenson vs Donkushanijamitonosukecon Mishima-Ok, I embellished his name a bit, but Mishima's first name is ridiculously long. Anywho, Donk is no joke, but he isn't good at defending elbows, which Stevenson excels at. Joe is also stronger and should impose his will as he often does. Even when Donk loses, I want him brought back. Daddy moves along in the Lightweight division.
Winner-Joe Daddy via TKO (doctor stoppage)

Alessio "Legionarius" Sakara 14-4 vs Drew McFedries 4-1-Sakara has fallen on hard times recently in the UFC, so, Dana White finally threw him a bone. No offense Drew, but you've already stated you plan to stand with Sakara, the deadly striker. If you planned to take him down maybe, but your plan is wrong.
Winner-Legionarius by TKO

Antoni Hardok vs Sherman Pendergarst-Sherman, heh heh, his name is Sherman, is a Miletich fighter, so you know he is a great wrestler with much strength. Hardok, heh heh, his name is Hardok, is another of those brutal Holland kickboxers I love to watch. He claims a blue belt in Gracie Ju-Jitsu, but who knows. I actually want to see this fight. Both guys are really geared up and talking shit already. Sherman will take it to the mat for the win.
Winner-Sherman Helmsley

James "Sandman" Irvin vs Hector Ramirez-I'll take Irvin for the block. I mean, the UFC re-signed Irvin to keep Strikeforce from making him a star. He's an exciting striker with zero ground game. Hector wants to strike. Hector strikes out.
Winner-Irvin by KO

Jack O'Brien vs Josh "War Hammer" Schockman-Winner of the coolest nickname and last name is newcomer Josh. Brawl, brawl, brawl. This will be a brawl, whether on the feet or the floor. Could be entertaining between two heavyweights who have no chance in hell of becoming champion.
Winner-O'Brien because he is Irish