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I see Evans taking this fight with relative ease. He has tremendous level changing skills when it comes to using his wrestling in the realm of MMA, and very powerful strikes to go along with it. Rashad is the more well-rounded fighter and I see him pushing the pace from the start of the fight to the finish. Lil Nog is no pushover, if he lands one of those accurate bombs of his Rashad could easily be put away, but I just think Rashad is in the true elite of the light heavyweight division. I think he will use his explosive striking and wrestling to keep Nogueira guessing as to whats coming next.

Rashad Evans via Unanimous Decision

Very excited for this fight, and even more excited to finally see Overeem back in the octagon. A fight with title implications for Overeem, and I don't see him disappointing in this fight, as I'm sure he is aching to get back in there and add another highlight reel KO to his resume. Silva does present the challenge of being a big strong guy with massive fists that could put Overeem to sleep if they connect, but the way he was destroyed by Cain Velasquez was so brutal that I will never forget it. If Overeem can keep his range and land some bombs he should win this fight quite impressively. Silva never wins the big fight (aside from Fedor in his career fading losing streak) and I don't see that changing here.

Alistair Overeem via KO rd 1

Such an intriguing fight, and such a hard fight to pick. On one hand Jon Fitch has started a career rejuvenation and has actually been entertaining since his loss to Hendricks. And on the other Maia has had somewhat of a career rejuvenation of himself, since moving down to Welterweight he is 2-0 and is starting to focus more on his jiu-jitsu which can give a lot of welterweights problems if he can get the fight to floor. And fortunately for him that is where Fitch excels as well, and I expect to see a wonderful ground battle in this fight. If not, I believe Maia has improved his striking much more than Fitch has and will have an advantage on the feet. This is a tough Fight for both but I believe Maia has a slight advantage. Another fight with possible title shot possibilities as well.

Demian Maia via Submission rd 2

Another very interesting fight and probably with major title implications for the Flyweight division based on the shallowness of the division. Both fighters have had extremely close decisions with the champ Demetrious Johnson, and it should be an evenly fought battle. However, I always thought Benavidez was going to be the Flyweight champ when he had the chance, and as much as I like McCall I just don't see him getting past the speed and power combo of Benavidez. McCall does have very good technical boxing, and I would not be mad or surprised to see him score a win.

Joseph Benavidez via Decision (a close one)

So there are my picks for Saturday's fight night, leave me some comments and let me know what you think of my predictions, and leave me some of your own!

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Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar

But either way the pick must be made, and as much as I would love to see Frankie pull off the big win (I believe he never lost to Bendo), I just can't see Aldo being defeated for years to come.

Jose Aldo via TKO rd 3

Rashad Evans via Unanimous Decision

Alistair Overeem via KO rd 1

Demian Maia via Submission rd 2

Joseph Benavidez via Decision (a close one)

So there are my picks for Saturday's fight night, leave me some comments and let me know what you think of my predictions, and leave me some of your own!

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TheOzzymandias' UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar Predictions

Austin Wilson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:33:51 -0000

Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar

But either way the pick must be made, and as much as I would love to see Frankie pull off the big win (I believe he never lost to Bendo), I just can't see Aldo being defeated for years to come.

Jose Aldo via TKO rd 3

Rashad Evans via Unanimous Decision

Alistair Overeem via KO rd 1

Demian Maia via Submission rd 2

Joseph Benavidez via Decision (a close one)

So there are my picks for Saturday's fight night, leave me some comments and let me know what you think of my predictions, and leave me some of your own!

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Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar

But either way the pick must be made, and as much as I would love to see Frankie pull off the big win (I believe he never lost to Bendo), I just can't see Aldo being defeated for years to come.

Jose Aldo via TKO rd 3

Rashad Evans via Unanimous Decision

Alistair Overeem via KO rd 1

Demian Maia via Submission rd 2

Joseph Benavidez via Decision (a close one)

So there are my picks for Saturday's fight night, leave me some comments and let me know what you think of my predictions, and leave me some of your own!

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TheOzzymandias' UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping Predictions

Austin Wilson — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:25:53 -0000

UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping is going down tomorrow night from Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

It should be a very competitive and even night of fights tonight, and that makes predicting the winners that much harder.

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No matter how long he fights, I will never forget seeing Michael Bisping laying on the ground unconscious after Dan Henderson landed one of the biggest shots ever at UFC 100.

I'm not saying this is what is going to happen tomorrow night, but with Belfort's blazing hand speed and knockout ability I can't seem to think of a way that Bisping get's out of this fight with his conscience in check.

Bisping will have to try and muscle Belfort around, use his superior gas tank and not let "the Phenom" find his range, while trying to land his solid jab. But I just can't see Bisping being able to circle around and jab away at a killer like Belfort.

Belfort via KO, round 2

Very hard fight to pick here. Both fighters are very experienced and have had very illustrious careers. Rothwell likes to push the pace a bit more and I think this will make a big difference in the fight. If the fight goes to the mat, Gonzaga is probably the better grappler, giving him a better shot at success. However, I don't think the fight will get to mat, and unexpected amazing head kicks aside, I think Rothwell stands a better chance on the feet and I smell a finish early on.

Rothwell via TKO, round 1

Daniel Sarafian vs. C.B. Dolloway

Haven't really seen much from Sarafian so I don't know what to expect from him. But what I do know is that C.B is a tough durable fighter, and seeing the odds with him as the underdog in Sarafian's UFC debut, makes me know there is something special at Sarafian. I'm going to go with my gut here and say Sarafian wins, more or less because I really don't like Dolloway, the fart face.

Daniel Sarafian via Submission, round 2

I like the Russian to win this fight, as he is more well rounded than Tavares and won't be held on the ground like a lot of Tavares' opponents. Should be a close fight but I expect Khabib to be able to contend during the whole fight and to win a decision.

Khabib Nurmagomedov via Unanimous decision

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UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping is going down tomorrow night from Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

It should be a very competitive and even night of fights tonight, and that makes predicting the winners that much harder.

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No matter how long he fights, I will never forget seeing Michael Bisping laying on the ground unconscious after Dan Henderson landed one of the biggest shots ever at UFC 100.

Belfort via KO, round 2

Rothwell via TKO, round 1

Daniel Sarafian vs. C.B. Dolloway

Daniel Sarafian via Submission, round 2

Khabib Nurmagomedov via Unanimous decision

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TheOzzymandias' UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping Predictions

Austin Wilson — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:21:11 -0000

UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping is going down tomorrow night from Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

It should be a very competitive and even night of fights tonight, and that makes predicting the winners that much harder.

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No matter how long he fights, I will never forget seeing Michael Bisping laying on the ground unconscious after Dan Henderson landed one of the biggest shots ever at UFC 100.

Belfort via KO, round 2

Rothwell via TKO, round 1

Daniel Sarafian vs. C.B. Dolloway

Haven't really seen kuch from Sarafian so I don't know what to expect from him. But what I do know is that C.B is a tough durable fighter, and seeing the odds with him as the underdog in Sarafian's UFC debut, makes me know there is something special at Sarafian. I'm going to go with my gut here and say Sarafian wins, more or less because I really don't like Dolloway, the fart face.

Daniel Sarafian via Submission, round 2

Khabib Nurmagomedov via Unanimous decision

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UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs Bisping is going down tomorrow night from Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

It should be a very competitive and even night of fights tonight, and that makes predicting the winners that much harder.

theozzymandias.com

No matter how long he fights, I will never forget seeing Michael Bisping laying on the ground unconscious after Dan Henderson landed one of the biggest shots ever at UFC 100.

Belfort via KO, round 2

Rothwell via TKO, round 1

Daniel Sarafian vs. C.B. Dolloway

Daniel Sarafian via Submission, round 2