fight night 2!
What an exciting card tonight! I know the fights started 20 mins ago but I've got it on DVR so I haven't seen anything yet. I wrote this as quick as I could so that I could make some predictions beforehand. Usually I like to make the predictions when I see guys step into the ring. If I don't know either fighter, I just consider the fighter's builds, their prefight interviews, and who looks like they want it more. Anyway, here goes:
Georges St-Pierre vs. Jon Fitch
Pick: GSP
Who I want: Ambivalent (I really like both fighters)
Analysis: I think Fitch has a lot of talent and heart, but right now I feel that it’s GSP’s time. He is in such great shape and has faced tougher opposition than Fitch. I will say that Fitch has probably the best shot of dethroning GSP of anyone, but I think his victory will come in the inevitable rematch.
Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring
Pick: Herring
Who I want: Herring
Analysis: The “Texas Crazy Horse” is a force to be reckoned with in the Heavyweight division. I thought he dominated the fight against Cheick Kongo – a match that I thought Kongo would win handily. Herring is one of the better conditioned athletes in his weight class and he can definitely deliver – but more importantly take a shot.
Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta
Pick: Florian
Who I want: Ambivalent (I really like both fighters)
Analysis: I think this fight has potential to be the most exciting fight of the night. I picked Florian because of the quality fighters he’s matched up against. Huerta always seems to find a way to win, and there’s definitely something to be said for that, but I think that this will definitely be his toughest fight to date.
Manny Gamburyan vs. Rob Emerson
Pick: Gamburyan
Who I want: Gamburyan
Analysis: I don’t know much about Emerson, but Gamburyan is an absolute beast. He is always really fun to watch and has a lot of potential in this sport.
Jason MacDonald vs. Demian Maia
Pick: MacDonald
Who I want: Ambivalent
Analysis: I was really impressed with MacDonald in the match against Rich Franklin (even though he ended up getting TKO’d). He has been on fire recently, with wins over Joe Doerksen – albeit not the Doerksen in his prime, Chris Leben, and Ed Herman
Luke Cummo vs. Tamdan McCrory
Pick: I’ll have to wait to see the fighters since I don’t know much about either fighter
Who I want: Ambivalent
Analysis:
Cheick Kongo vs. Dan Evensen
Pick: Kongo
Who I want: Evensen
Analysis: I used to be a Kongo fan, but I think his fights are usually a little slow paced and boring.
Andre Gusmao vs. Jon Jones
Pick: Jones – although I might change the pick once I see the fighters
Who I want: Jones
Analysis: Hopefully this will be an exciting fight, as both fighters are undefeated and both making their UFC debuts. I don’t know why I’m rooting for Jones, maybe because I like his style of fighting – Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, and Wrestling.
Chris Wilson vs. Steve Bruno
Pick: Wilson – although again, I might change the pick once I see the fighters
Who I want: Ambivalent
Analysis: I’m picking Wilson solely because he took Jon Fitch the distance, but I could very well change my mind if I don’t see what I’m looking for when he comes out.
Ben Saunders vs. Ryan Thomas
Pick: I’ll have to wait to see the fighters since I don’t know much about either fighter
Who I want: Ambivalent
Analysis: I don’t know anything about these guys.
Getcha Popcorn Ready!
Paul
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Saturday, August 9, 2008
