UFC 105
This is my second post picking UFC fights. Last time I was 100% with my picks (Stevenson v Fisher is questionable as I was leaning slightly towards Fisher). This post, however, is only going have the top three fights of the night because I do not really know anything about most of the undercard guys and, if I do, I am only knowledgeable about one of the fighters
Couture v Vera
Brandon Vera used to be one my favorite fighters. He was a small heavyweight with great muay thai and he was finishing everybody. His knock out over Frank Mir was one of the best I still have ever seen. It was very clean, technical, and violent. However, no one can ever count Randy out, including it seems “father time.” I think Vera’s style match-up is good for Randy and Randy will easily control the ring, something in which I call ring posture (Ring Posture is something I made up entirely. I formed the term in order to place a broad description on who decides where the fight goes i.e. stays standing, goes to the ground etc…) If there is a clinch, one might expect the muay thai guy (Vera) to be dangerous, but Randy’s dirty boxing is likely the second best in the game, behind BJ Penn’s, and is highly highly effective. However, if it goes to a clinch, which with Randy it undoubtedly will, Randy will get the take down and pound out Vera. Vera’s only chance I feel is a big kick or great combination landed from a distance. Randy has been knocked out a bunch now in his career so he is more susceptible. Nevertheless, Randy in the first or second round by TKO (ground ‘n pound).
Bisping v Kang
This is a very interesting fight between two very good fighters. The last time I saw Kang fight, though he lost, he was very impressive. Bisping is good, and good at not getting taken down, so he may win, but I am predicting Kang to control the ring and determine where the fight goes. Kang by decision
Swick v Hardy
Again, both guys are tough, but Swick is always impressive. He trains out of a great camp and is always ready to fight. Additionally, I just tend to like him as a guy. Dan Hardy is tough, but I have not seen him fight enough to be entirely aware of his game. His record is very good at 22-6, but he is from England so I imagine the competition is a little weaker. Either way, he did edge Marcus Davis in a split decision. No matter, I am pretty confident in Swick taking the victory. I can not predict how, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t by a “Swickatine.”
November 17, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Don’t forget, Bisping was knocked out last fight… athletes lose neurological balance as their bodies go in to protection, this will probably be of great consequence to his fighting abilities.