Michael Bisping vs Jason Miller
The early MMA odds show the Count is favorite at -200 and Miller at +160. I think the best bet for this fight is that it will go past the first and second round. I also lean towards Miller winning here because of the chance at a submission whereas if you see this fight as more of a boxing match, Bisping could win on points. Bisping will not be knocking out Miller and Miller most likely will not be knocking out Bisping. Based on styles and their past fights, you have to lean towards this one going to the judges in favor of Bisping or a submission for Miller. Lower odds imo that Miller gets a decision here, but he was able to handle Jaccare in his fight in Pride before getting DQ’d for an errant head kick. That to me tells me Miller’s skills have improved. Lets not forget the last time we saw Jason Miller in the UFC he fought George St Pierre and gave him a fight initially and managed to survive a huge onslaught of elbows that made him a bloody mess.
Miller could get Bisping to the ground and keep there most of the fight and take a decision that way. He also is excellent at minimizing damaging strikes when he on bottom.
I think the odds makers on this fight got it perfect. However, I personally want Miller to win this fight and I think there is a slightly better chance that he could win it than the odds show.
Tony Ferguson vs Yves Edwards
Pretty sure both of these guys just fought like within the last 2 months? Ferguson on Sep 24th, Yeh and Yves last month October 1st. Weird they are putting together this fight so soon, but I guess its because these two ended their last fight so quickly.
Tony has some excellent standup boxing and he overwhelms opponents. Yves obviously has the experience to weather what Tony is brining plus the ground skills to give Tony fits. However, Tony is likely the fighter that is going to end up on top due to his tenacious pressure and excellent takedown game.
I see Tony getting the decision or TKO late. Best bet is this goes beyond round 1.
The Ultimate Fighter Finale Fight
John Dodson vs T.J. Dillashaw
Dodson seems unstoppable. Doesn’t get rocked, doesn’t get taken down, is fast as can be. Dillashaw trains with team Alpha Male and is going to have loads of experience on Dodson. However, I think Dodson is one of those guys that is nearly impossible to beat. Dodson won’t always win, but his skillset and ability make him very difficult to finish. I think the smiling Dodson wins.
Diego Brandao vs Dennis Bermudez
Bermudez had great top game and is longer than Caraway who couldn’t take down Brandao. Diego seems ultra-determined though unlike many a fighter I’ve seen before. He is going to be hard to finish. I gotta think Diego here. Bermudez needs to take Brandao down to nullify his power. Its going to be a tough task and when that takedown plan fails, look out for the TKO.