December
9th 2012
Tonight’s card is stacked. The UFC is to be commended.
I’m a big fan of the Diaz brothers. I’m not sure why. They’re both pains in the butt. But I still like them. I like their striking style. Anyway, I’m predicting a Diaz victory over Henderson.
I’m a big fan of both Gufstasson and Rua, but I’m a bigger fan of Gustafsson because I’ve been following him as his career has progressed. I’m predicting he’ll dominate the striking game. The winner will be the number one contender for the Light Heavyweight Championship. Gustafsson vs. Jones would be awesome.
I’m rooting for BJ Penn who was one of my first favorites, but I doubt he’ll win. MacDonald is a talented fighter.
RedPhillips on 09 Dec 2012 at 1:25 am #
I hope Kirt is happy. No equivocation. Just straightforward predictions.
RedPhillips on 09 Dec 2012 at 4:25 am #
2 out of 3 ain’t bad. Henderson is better than I want to give him credit for.
Kirt Higdon on 09 Dec 2012 at 1:14 pm #
No equivocation is good. Lightweight championship not withstanding, I was more interested in the Rua/Gufstasson fight. I like Rua, but I’m glad Gufstasson won. Rua has already lost to Jones and seems to be past his zenith. Gufstasson would seem to have a good chance against Jones. Both of them have a pronounced ectomorphic physique which takes away some of Jones’ advantage, although he still has that incredible reach. I think both are natural heavyweights and should move up into that division.
Speaking of heavyweights, I’m really looking forward to the re-match championship fight of Junior Dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. JDS is my favorite MMA fighter, but I also like Velasquez. Cain is probably the best all around and most ferocious fighter of the heavyweights but Junior has the greater striking power and hand speed. I do not venture a prediction, but I’m rooting for Junior. Whoever wins, I hope he goes on to defeat the way over-rated Alistair Overeem, if the Reem can stay off drugs long enough to get a fight license.