UFC 107: December 12, 2009FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee
PPV Bouts:
B.J. Penn (14-5-1) vs. Diego Sanchez (21-2) "Two words, destiny." said Diego Sanchez at the weigh-ins. "Yes," the guy is a freak of nature, and "Yes" he is an odd and annoying chap, but "Yes" the kid has talent, fury, and believes himself to be a modern gladiator. His talent is very scary with speed, power, and a whole bag of striking weapons against the "Prodigy." BJ has a cold coming into the fight and I still don't believe his cardio will be an issue. Both guys are on point for the lungs department, but who I ask you, has slicker submissions, textbook boxing, and flexibility that allows one to tap an opponent with toes? Penn has a much heavier jab not to mention great head control against a very stiff necked Sanchez and will find a way to gut you on the floor for all to see. A lot of heart for Diego will serve him well, but in most of the positions these 2 fighters could find themselves in, BJ is superior.
WINNER-BJ Penn by exciting Decision
Frank Mir (12-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-5-1) Kongo is so mad at Mir's mouth that he wouldn't even look at him for the weigh-in, giving him the back treatment. As pissed as Cheick may be, he sure does have a glaring hole in his game the size of 1 of his ginormous pecks. Zero ground game is not ideal against Frankie Mir. Mir's stand up has greatly improved but we all know where his best chances lie. Anger is the enemy and Mir may get a boring decision here before claiming his new respect for Brock Lesnar.
Frank Mir (12-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (14-5-1) Kongo is so mad at Mir's mouth that he wouldn't even look at him for the weigh-in, giving him the back treatment. As pissed as Cheick may be, he sure does have a glaring hole in his game the size of 1 of his ginormous pecks. Zero ground game is not ideal against Frankie Mir. Mir's stand up has greatly improved but we all know where his best chances lie. Anger is the enemy and Mir may get a boring decision here before claiming his new respect for Brock Lesnar.
WINNER-Frank Mir by Decision
Kenny Florian (11-4) vs. Clay Guida (25-10) Both men changed camps to up their respective games but Clay just has never really evolved as a fighter. He is a takedown energy machine but has very limited striking, not much ability to finish a fight, and though he could probably fight for 27 rounds in a row, ADHD hilarity doesn't win fights. "Kenflo" did evolve learning the striking and submission games while also turning his body into a fighting machine. Florian is what Clay must do to continue his career and not fade away. Hopefully the Greg Jackson camp will serve my favorite Guida well, but not yet, and not here.
Kenny Florian (11-4) vs. Clay Guida (25-10) Both men changed camps to up their respective games but Clay just has never really evolved as a fighter. He is a takedown energy machine but has very limited striking, not much ability to finish a fight, and though he could probably fight for 27 rounds in a row, ADHD hilarity doesn't win fights. "Kenflo" did evolve learning the striking and submission games while also turning his body into a fighting machine. Florian is what Clay must do to continue his career and not fade away. Hopefully the Greg Jackson camp will serve my favorite Guida well, but not yet, and not here.
WINNER-Kenflo by Decision
Jon Fitch (19-3) vs. Mike Pierce (10-1) An odds on slobber knocker as Fitch looks for a stoppage the fans have been clamoring for (he's gone the distance in his last 5 fights) against the indoor shades wearing and ultra-boring Pierce. I don't know that Jon will finish this contest but I do like him to continue to hang around the Welterweight division as the 2nd best fighter waiting for GSP to die.
Jon Fitch (19-3) vs. Mike Pierce (10-1) An odds on slobber knocker as Fitch looks for a stoppage the fans have been clamoring for (he's gone the distance in his last 5 fights) against the indoor shades wearing and ultra-boring Pierce. I don't know that Jon will finish this contest but I do like him to continue to hang around the Welterweight division as the 2nd best fighter waiting for GSP to die.
WINNER-Jon Fitch by Decision
Paul Buentello (27-10) vs. Stefan Struve (18-3) Welcome back the UG loved and honorable nice guy against the super tall "Skyscraper." The "Headhunter" is coming to impress with his heavy hands against the tissue paper thin chin of Struve. This won't last long as Paul lands one jab knocking Stefan into oblivion.
Paul Buentello (27-10) vs. Stefan Struve (18-3) Welcome back the UG loved and honorable nice guy against the super tall "Skyscraper." The "Headhunter" is coming to impress with his heavy hands against the tissue paper thin chin of Struve. This won't last long as Paul lands one jab knocking Stefan into oblivion.
WINNER-Burrito by Rd.1 TKO
Prelims:
Wilson Gouveia (18-6) vs. Alan Belcher (14-6) The endurance challenged yet heavy handed Gouveia meets the "Talent" who is fighting as the hometown hero of the evening. If Alan can avoid that big shot, he should be able to weather the early storm, and when Gouveia gives up on the bout as he tends to do, the worst tattoo of Johnny Cash ever painted will be raised in victory.
Prelims:
Wilson Gouveia (18-6) vs. Alan Belcher (14-6) The endurance challenged yet heavy handed Gouveia meets the "Talent" who is fighting as the hometown hero of the evening. If Alan can avoid that big shot, he should be able to weather the early storm, and when Gouveia gives up on the bout as he tends to do, the worst tattoo of Johnny Cash ever painted will be raised in victory.
WINNER-Alan Belcher by Decision
Shane Nelson (12-4) vs. Matt Wiman (10-5) "BJ Penn is my buddy so I keep getting undeserved fights in the UFC." said Nelson when I asked him how the hell is he still in the UFC. Wiman is better all around and if you had to pick your "lock of the night," this would be it.
Shane Nelson (12-4) vs. Matt Wiman (10-5) "BJ Penn is my buddy so I keep getting undeserved fights in the UFC." said Nelson when I asked him how the hell is he still in the UFC. Wiman is better all around and if you had to pick your "lock of the night," this would be it.
WINNER-"Handsome" by lopsided Decision
Johny Hendricks (6-0) vs. Ricardo Funch (7-0) I really like this Welterweight fight between 2 very interesting and undefeated prospects. Mr. Funch got the job training with buddy Gabriel Gonzaga but sold me on the braided hair. There is "Fight Of The Night" potential here but the Sooner's wrestling ability will get him the judges scribbles
Johny Hendricks (6-0) vs. Ricardo Funch (7-0) I really like this Welterweight fight between 2 very interesting and undefeated prospects. Mr. Funch got the job training with buddy Gabriel Gonzaga but sold me on the braided hair. There is "Fight Of The Night" potential here but the Sooner's wrestling ability will get him the judges scribbles
WINNER-Johny Jonny Johnny by Decision
Rousimar Palhares (9-2) vs. Lucio Linhares (13-4) The little Brazilian that could returns to face a fellow Jiu-Jitsu practitioner from the homeland. "Toquinho" may be 4 feet tall, but he is a anvil of power who has dealt with the distance issue his entire career and the "Spartan's" 4 inches aren't scaring the ladies. Rousimar's relentless ferret at your feet attack will get Lucio to the floor before he can throw damaging hands where mat scale tilts heavily for Palhares.
Rousimar Palhares (9-2) vs. Lucio Linhares (13-4) The little Brazilian that could returns to face a fellow Jiu-Jitsu practitioner from the homeland. "Toquinho" may be 4 feet tall, but he is a anvil of power who has dealt with the distance issue his entire career and the "Spartan's" 4 inches aren't scaring the ladies. Rousimar's relentless ferret at your feet attack will get Lucio to the floor before he can throw damaging hands where mat scale tilts heavily for Palhares.
WINNER-Toguinho Rd.2 Submission
DaMarques Johnson (12-7) vs. Edgar Garcia (7-1) Eddy has some hands and Johnson shows me absolutely nothing even with his padded record. I think Garcia finds a way even if it takes a bit to stop or stomp DaMarques into unemployment.
DaMarques Johnson (12-7) vs. Edgar Garcia (7-1) Eddy has some hands and Johnson shows me absolutely nothing even with his padded record. I think Garcia finds a way even if it takes a bit to stop or stomp DaMarques into unemployment.
WINNER-Edgar Garcia by Rd.2 TKO
Kevin Burns (10-3) vs. T.J. Grant (14-3) The "Cornea Killer" comes in with his open hands to face a man with 12 subs on his record. Burns is tough but very stiff and not so impressive. Look for TJ to out point him in a forgettable fight.
Kevin Burns (10-3) vs. T.J. Grant (14-3) The "Cornea Killer" comes in with his open hands to face a man with 12 subs on his record. Burns is tough but very stiff and not so impressive. Look for TJ to out point him in a forgettable fight.
WINNER-TJ Grant by Decision
*What's the deal with the scales in Memphis? Every damn fighter was over by a pound or pound and a half which makes me think something is wrong with the scale or the weight taker. At any who, party at BB King's after afta.
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