Main card
Lightweight Championship bout Frankie Edgar (c) vs Gray Maynard
I always would pick Frank Edgar over opponents, but against Gray Maynard I think the last fight Gray just gassed himself out. I don’t expect that again. I’ve got Gray in this one.
Featherweight Championship bout: José Aldo (c) vs Kenny Florian
I want to pick Kenny Florian, but I can’t. Aldo faster, more technique, more dangerous.
Middleweight bout Chael Sonnen vs Brian Stann
Chael Sonnen. Expect takedown and grind down.
Lightweight bout Joe Lauzon vs Melvin Guillard
In the past Lauzon would be an easy pick here. However, Melvin Guillard has improved so much in the submission and submission defense. I think Guillard is going to be too much for Lauzon.
Featherweight bout Leonard Garcia vs Nam Phan
Nam Phan. A little more technique here might be the key to victory.
Preliminary card (Spike TV)
Middleweight bout: Demian Maia vs Jorge Santiago
I like the improvements Demian Maia has made to his standup game and the agressive stance he has taken. If it goes to the ground Maia is better there, but Santiago is no slouch. Standup probably goes to Santiago, but hes definitely more wild.
Lightweight bout Anthony Pettis vs Jeremy Stephens
Such a good fight. Both have great striking with Stephens being the bigger power puncher of the two. However, Jeremy is more wild. If it goes to the ground, Pettis, has a good advantage. On the feet I think its even, slight edge to Pettis, due to reach.
Preliminary card (Facebook)
Heavyweight bout Joey Beltran vs Stipe Miocic
I can take the Mexicutioner in the dark here.
Featherweight bout: Zhang Tie Quan vs Darren Elkins
Pass
Middleweight bout Aaron Simpson vs Eric Schafer
Interesting match. Two zombies that don’t stop coming forward despite taking damage. Schafer is not as good as doing damage as Simpson is. If it stays up I say Simpson.
Middleweight bout Steve Cantwell vs Mike Massenzio
Steve Cantwell. I don’t know what skills Massenzio has to beat Cantwell.