Snail Shell
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Okay, let's do this:
Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
For those of you who don't know, this isn't Silva vs. Jackson. This is Silva vs. Jackson 3. These two went at it Pride twice already, neither of which ended well for Rampage. First round knockouts on both, if I recall.
The only difference in the UFC is that it's a cage and the pace is faster (5 min rounds instead of 10). Silva's faster, has a broader skill set and is up by two wins already. Unless Rampage has reinforced his jaw or can get it to the ground quickly, this should be over fast.
WANDERLEI SILVA by KO/TKO in the First Round.
Antonio 'Minotauro' Nogueira vs. Frank Mir
This will be the BJJ fight of the year, no question. Nobody at 265 has the BJJ skill that these two have.
That being said, Big Nog has better standup, better stamina, better durability and better BJJ. Mir will have size on his side, but that's about it. To say nothing of the fact that Big Nog pretty much can't be knocked out and can't be submitted. As well, Mir's not exactly known for his cardio or stamina. He'll be able to hold Big Nog off on the ground, but I doubt he'll pull through a win.
ANTONIO NOGUEIRA by Decision.
Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans
I wanna start by saying that I don't think for a second that Griffin is the best in the world at 205. He's got above-average skill, but nothing spectacular. And he's got huge stamina and durability. Forrest Griffin is a punching bag that can bleed, which doesn't amount to much as a fighter.
Which is the only way he'll win this fight. Evans got gassed after two rounds with Michael Bisping. The longer the fight goes on, the better Griffin's chances are of winning. If he uses his height and reach to keep Evans away from him for 15 minutes, he should pull it off.
Evans has a huge advantage however. He's a better striker. He's a better wrestler. He's stronger. And he has one advantage that most people overlook. The last man to beat Griffin was Keith Jardine. Jardine trains with Evans. It doesn't sound like a lot, but training with someone who's already beaten someone counts for a whole bunch, almost to the point where Evans will feel like he's fought Griffin before. If Evans can use that knowledge, get inside on Griffin and do what he does best, Griffin's taking a nap.
RASHAD EVANS by KO/TKO in the first 3 rounds.
See you Saturday!
Snail Shell
Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
For those of you who don't know, this isn't Silva vs. Jackson. This is Silva vs. Jackson 3. These two went at it Pride twice already, neither of which ended well for Rampage. First round knockouts on both, if I recall.
The only difference in the UFC is that it's a cage and the pace is faster (5 min rounds instead of 10). Silva's faster, has a broader skill set and is up by two wins already. Unless Rampage has reinforced his jaw or can get it to the ground quickly, this should be over fast.
WANDERLEI SILVA by KO/TKO in the First Round.
Antonio 'Minotauro' Nogueira vs. Frank Mir
This will be the BJJ fight of the year, no question. Nobody at 265 has the BJJ skill that these two have.
That being said, Big Nog has better standup, better stamina, better durability and better BJJ. Mir will have size on his side, but that's about it. To say nothing of the fact that Big Nog pretty much can't be knocked out and can't be submitted. As well, Mir's not exactly known for his cardio or stamina. He'll be able to hold Big Nog off on the ground, but I doubt he'll pull through a win.
ANTONIO NOGUEIRA by Decision.
Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans
I wanna start by saying that I don't think for a second that Griffin is the best in the world at 205. He's got above-average skill, but nothing spectacular. And he's got huge stamina and durability. Forrest Griffin is a punching bag that can bleed, which doesn't amount to much as a fighter.
Which is the only way he'll win this fight. Evans got gassed after two rounds with Michael Bisping. The longer the fight goes on, the better Griffin's chances are of winning. If he uses his height and reach to keep Evans away from him for 15 minutes, he should pull it off.
Evans has a huge advantage however. He's a better striker. He's a better wrestler. He's stronger. And he has one advantage that most people overlook. The last man to beat Griffin was Keith Jardine. Jardine trains with Evans. It doesn't sound like a lot, but training with someone who's already beaten someone counts for a whole bunch, almost to the point where Evans will feel like he's fought Griffin before. If Evans can use that knowledge, get inside on Griffin and do what he does best, Griffin's taking a nap.
RASHAD EVANS by KO/TKO in the first 3 rounds.
See you Saturday!
Snail Shell
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