This match is being referred to as UFC On Fox 3, Nate Diaz vsJim Miller is the headline fight.
UFC On Fox 3 Main card
Lightweight bout: Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller
I’ve got Diaz here. The length, height, reach, and ability to avoid the jiu jitsu of Miller should be enough to net Diaz a win. Diaz is the underdog on this fight, but wouldn’t be surprised to see the lines move.
Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck vs Johny Hendricks
Johny Hendricks time has come. He has quietly fought his way to the contender status. Mostly off the tv spotlight. Only after a fast KO of Jon Fitch is Hendricks getting moved up in the ranks.
Middleweight bout: Rousimar Palhares vs Alan Belcher
Rousimar is the best at leg locks….period. Nobody is better, nobody is close. Belcher is known for being crafty and avoiding his opponents strengths and coming out ahead. I think Belcher is going to avoid the leg lock and outpoint Palhares for a win via decision.
Heavyweight bout: Pat Barry vs Lavar Johnson
Barry gets alot of attention for his funny interviews and entertaining fights. However, he hasn’t shown that he can really hang with the heavyweights. With Lavar Johnson having momentum behind him, I expect Barry to not make out of the 2nd round.
Prelims On (Fuel TV)
Lightweight bout: Tony Ferguson vs Michael Johnson
Tony Ferguson – he is too good.
Flyweight bout: John Dodson vs Tim Elliott
Dodson – he is also too good.
Welterweight bout: John Hathaway vs Pascal Krauss
I like the way Hathaway fights. He was impressive going back to his fight against Diego Sanchez many moons ago now, but overall he has won some tough decisions while only losing to Mike Pyle. I’ve never seen Krauss fight, he’s 10-0 against European competition, while Hathaway has the UFC experience and the stiffer competition tests. I got Hathaway.
Flyweight bout: Louis Gaudinot vs John Lineker
Pass
Lightweight bout: Danny Castillo vs John Cholish
I can see Castillo winning here despite him having trouble against submission guys.
Featherweight bout: Dennis Bermudez vs Pablo Garza
Pass