Anderson "Spider" Silva 17-4 vs Travis Lutter 12-3: Striking Champ vs grappling challenger. Travis can get Silva to the ground and submit him. I just don't think he'll get the chance. Lutter is a decent fighter who won a title shot from a TV show. Silva is a high caliber athlete who is on a roll destroying people. The lanky Silva will strike and recoil like a snake, allowing for continual punishment and the eventual KO.
WINNER-Silva by KO
Mirko Flipovic "Cro Cop" 21-4-2 vs Eddie "DOA" Sanchez 8-0: Despite the upset embarrassing loss of the debuting Heath Herring, the UFC has nothing to worry about here. Cro Cop will defeat Sanchez, and easily. Sanchez and the world are awaiting the kick of Mirko, but it will be the hands and striking skill, that will put Eddie away. By the by, there will be no pressure in Mirko's mind, and I see Eddie getting rattled by Cro Cop's star power, and punching power.
WINNER-Cro Cop by KO
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson 25-6 vs Marvin "Beastman" Eastman 13-6-1: Another debut for the UFC via the hype machine, only this could be a close fight. Eastman is no joke, and has some real powerful strikes. However, Rampage can do much more on the ground, and his takedowns should concern Marvin more than his famous slams. Look for the focused Rampage to win this via strikes on the floor, though it may come in later rounds.
WINNER-Rampage by TKO
Ryoto "Lyoto" Machida 8-0 vs Sam "Alaskan Assassin" Hoger 6-2: Ryoto has not been impressive lately, but he does have wins over Franklin, Penn, & Bonnar. Hoger is a down and dirty Miletich fighter, who loves to fight on the mat. Ryoto wants to stand. This is my UPSET pick of the night!
WINNER-Sam Hoger by decision
Patrick Cote 9-4 vs "Hands Of Steel" Scott Smith 12-2: Striker's war! Both of these guys are gun slingers who want to stand and trade. Cote has the better striking, but Smith is stronger, and neither has a decent ground game. Cote is 0-4 in the UFC and has to have this fight. Cote could almost taste the Ultimate Fighter crown, but lost in embarrassing fashion, and will be motivated in a major way.
WINNER-Cote by TKO
Roger Huerta 17-1-1 vs John Halverson 13-4: Huerta is being groomed in the Lightweight division. Many people expect big things from this guy, and I don't see Halverson being able to stand in the way. 11 fight win streak for Huerta continues against the tough Halverson.
WINNER-Huerta via decision
Jorge Rivera 14-5 vs Terry Martin 16-2: I like Jorge, but age has caught up to him, he can be slow, and he is going against a tank of a man in Terry Martin. Martin is a lead handed puncher, but if he gets Jorge to the ground, the fight will be over. When Martin comes in shape, there are just too many ways for him to win this fight.
WINNER-Terry Martin by TKO
Tyson Griffin 8-0 vs Frank Edgar 5-0: Do you know who Tyson Griffin is yet? Pay attention, this guy is a future #1 contender for the Lightweight belt.
WINNER-Griffin by submission
Dustin Hazelett 9-3 vs Diego Saraieva 9-3-1: Dustin is a submission fighter who is coming off a loss to Tony DeSouza. Diego is a good ju jitsu man, but he is absolutely tiny! Major reach and size advantage for Dustin.
WINNER-Hazelett by submission
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