UFC 112: April 10, 2010Concert Arena in Abu Dhabi
This PPV will be outside fighting for the 1st time in a long time and features not 1, not 2, oh wait, yes 2 Title fights! Also featuring a sweet grudge match of legends and hopefully the death of Kendall Grove. I can be honest when a card is worth the money and this 1 ownz.
Main Bouts (PPV):
Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva (25-4) vs. Demian Maia (12-1) Stop talking about Maia's new stand up prowess because it's not going to matter in this affair. The "Spider" is finally back and looking to set a record in the UFC for defending his title the most times successfully. Silva will not come in unprepared or overlooking the Abu Dhabi Champion's pedigree on the floor. Instead opting to dismantle Maia with that long jab and a myriad of offensive attacks that does get the fight to the ground where Demian wants it. Unfortunately for him, he will be unconscious.
Main Bouts (PPV):
Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva (25-4) vs. Demian Maia (12-1) Stop talking about Maia's new stand up prowess because it's not going to matter in this affair. The "Spider" is finally back and looking to set a record in the UFC for defending his title the most times successfully. Silva will not come in unprepared or overlooking the Abu Dhabi Champion's pedigree on the floor. Instead opting to dismantle Maia with that long jab and a myriad of offensive attacks that does get the fight to the ground where Demian wants it. Unfortunately for him, he will be unconscious.
WINNER-Anderson Silva by Rd.2 TKO
Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn (15-5-1) vs. Frankie Edgar (11-1) The "Answer" has beaten the elite of the Division while improving in every single fight and nobody thinks he has a chance in hell against the "Prodigy." I do. Frank always has his superior dominating wrestling to fall back on when in trouble, and though I think he can hang punch for punch with BJ, he lacks significant power which Penn will deliver in spades. Edgar will make a more competitive fight than Diego Sanchez did, but the end result is the same. Penn just has more game in almost every area and will eventually, methodically, break you down. Edgar just needs a Dan Hardy like performance which I think he can deliver.
Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn (15-5-1) vs. Frankie Edgar (11-1) The "Answer" has beaten the elite of the Division while improving in every single fight and nobody thinks he has a chance in hell against the "Prodigy." I do. Frank always has his superior dominating wrestling to fall back on when in trouble, and though I think he can hang punch for punch with BJ, he lacks significant power which Penn will deliver in spades. Edgar will make a more competitive fight than Diego Sanchez did, but the end result is the same. Penn just has more game in almost every area and will eventually, methodically, break you down. Edgar just needs a Dan Hardy like performance which I think he can deliver.
WINNER-BJ Penn by Decision
Matt Hughes (43-7) vs. Renzo Gracie (13-6-1) If you don't love the toughest Gracie of them all, you are a fool. That being said, Matt is intensely looking to make yet another statement against the Gracie name using his cardio and power to best Renzo's Jiu-Jitsu and toughness. Renzo will never give up, but Hughes sure can make him want to. Matt has far more experience and strength in this game while the Gracie must wait for you to make a mistake in order to win. He can't out box Matt and on the floor the HIT Squad founder can surely hold his own if not dominate in any situation. Biding your time against Hughes is not a good option as Matt slowly imposes his will on Renzo and batters him for 3 tactical and still interesting rounds.
Matt Hughes (43-7) vs. Renzo Gracie (13-6-1) If you don't love the toughest Gracie of them all, you are a fool. That being said, Matt is intensely looking to make yet another statement against the Gracie name using his cardio and power to best Renzo's Jiu-Jitsu and toughness. Renzo will never give up, but Hughes sure can make him want to. Matt has far more experience and strength in this game while the Gracie must wait for you to make a mistake in order to win. He can't out box Matt and on the floor the HIT Squad founder can surely hold his own if not dominate in any situation. Biding your time against Hughes is not a good option as Matt slowly imposes his will on Renzo and batters him for 3 tactical and still interesting rounds.
WINNER-Matt Hughes by Decision
Terry Etim (14-2) vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (13-4) Sherdog's favorite Peter North impersonator brings his lanky frame to cut up a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Dos has done well against some tough guys but can he floor Etim long enough to lock him up? I'm not confident in much Anjos does so side ever so slightly to Terry, king of the wangs.
Terry Etim (14-2) vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (13-4) Sherdog's favorite Peter North impersonator brings his lanky frame to cut up a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Dos has done well against some tough guys but can he floor Etim long enough to lock him up? I'm not confident in much Anjos does so side ever so slightly to Terry, king of the wangs.
WINNER-Terry Etim by Decision
Mark Munoz (7-1) vs. Kendall Grove (11-6) The "Philippine Wrecking Machine" is going to straight maul the faux "Spyder." What does it take for a TUF winner to get cut from the UFC anyway? Grove sucks and even with his 42 inch reach advantage he'll take a few chin shots before he folds like Jonothan Goulet in front of ANYONE! Black House represent!
Mark Munoz (7-1) vs. Kendall Grove (11-6) The "Philippine Wrecking Machine" is going to straight maul the faux "Spyder." What does it take for a TUF winner to get cut from the UFC anyway? Grove sucks and even with his 42 inch reach advantage he'll take a few chin shots before he folds like Jonothan Goulet in front of ANYONE! Black House represent!
WINNER-Mark Munoz by Rd.1 KO
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Phil Davis (5-0) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (9-0) The "0" must go fight! "Mr. Wonderful" is back to embarrass yet another up and comer with just ridiculous wrestling skills, a big reach advantage, surprising striking skills, and easy breezy endurance. Ze German cannot sprekenze-schtop the takedown and will be ate up by days end.
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Phil Davis (5-0) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (9-0) The "0" must go fight! "Mr. Wonderful" is back to embarrass yet another up and comer with just ridiculous wrestling skills, a big reach advantage, surprising striking skills, and easy breezy endurance. Ze German cannot sprekenze-schtop the takedown and will be ate up by days end.
WINNER-"Mr. Wonderful" by Decision
Paul Taylor (10-5-1) vs. John Gunderson (22-7) England's own makes the move to 155 against a so-so fighter he is scheduled to beat. Just on heart and pressure alone, I like Taylor to stay away from the ground and strike with abandon. If floored, Paul might surprise you with his ability to get off the mat and stay away from John's submissions in a close fight.
WINNER-Paulie T by Decision
Nick Osipczak (5-0) vs. Rick Story (9-3) Shipshack (that's how you pronounce his peculiar name) is an odd duck. He kinda meanders around and before you know it, he's winning the fight. Not sure he can employ his sneaky game plan against "Horror" who can take anyone down and Hulk smash them to pieces.
Nick Osipczak (5-0) vs. Rick Story (9-3) Shipshack (that's how you pronounce his peculiar name) is an odd duck. He kinda meanders around and before you know it, he's winning the fight. Not sure he can employ his sneaky game plan against "Horror" who can take anyone down and Hulk smash them to pieces.
WINNER-The "Horror" by Rd.3 TKO (G&P)
DaMarques Johnson (10-7) vs. Brad Blackburn (15-10-1) Well here's 2 guys that couldn't impress me less. Both guys fight similar ground styles but aren't super "athletic" or "explosive." So can we still play the UFC commentators drinking game? I don't know or care who wins.
DaMarques Johnson (10-7) vs. Brad Blackburn (15-10-1) Well here's 2 guys that couldn't impress me less. Both guys fight similar ground styles but aren't super "athletic" or "explosive." So can we still play the UFC commentators drinking game? I don't know or care who wins.
WINNER-"Bad" Brad by Decision?
Matt Veach (11-1) vs. Paul Kelly (9-2) "Telly's" won't shake your hand at the weigh-ins, but Veach is going to power wrestle a little respect from the Brit. Veach would be a beast at Welterweight but this is a Lightweight fight! Matt is going to smother and bash to victory as long as he doesn't run out of gas.
Matt Veach (11-1) vs. Paul Kelly (9-2) "Telly's" won't shake your hand at the weigh-ins, but Veach is going to power wrestle a little respect from the Brit. Veach would be a beast at Welterweight but this is a Lightweight fight! Matt is going to smother and bash to victory as long as he doesn't run out of gas.
*How about that huge Wolfslair tattoo on Paul's back. The cat loves his camp so much he gets the ink, then gets screwed by said friends, and now has a ginormous "X" on his back. Hilarious and kids, take a lesson.*
WINNER-Matt Veach's the Decision win
Jon Madsen (4-0) vs. Mostapha Al-Turk (6-5) The HIT Squad wrestler will win this fight on the floor and if Madsen gets a lucky punch in, will TKO Al-Turk into the unemployment line.
Jon Madsen (4-0) vs. Mostapha Al-Turk (6-5) The HIT Squad wrestler will win this fight on the floor and if Madsen gets a lucky punch in, will TKO Al-Turk into the unemployment line.
WINNER-Jon "Tank Top" Madsen
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