Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar
Ah shit you know who I’m picking don’t you? Stephan Bonnar. He wants to be remembered as the fighter who beat Anderson not the guy who lost to Forrest. At +800 its too juicy.
Glover Teixeira vs Fabio Maldonado
This is going to be FOTN. Both these fighters have such high talent in their boxing. Glover is a beast and I don’t see who can beat him right now, but Maldonado is pretty awesome fighter as well. Less the power puncher than Glover, but still. Underdogs in these type of fights are good plays.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dave Herman
Big Nog is old at this point and is very battered. Herman who imo has a lot of potential, but has looked out of shape in a few of his last fights. I know he is going to breakout and the UFC have given him a huge name to go against. However, this is more for Big Nog in his hometown than it is for Herman to win. I’m leaning towards Big Nogueira winning this fight. Herman presents no danger on the ground and only in the standup. Nog has better cardio, and his boxing is on par with Hermans. If this gets past the 1st round then Nog’s odds go up as favorite to win.
Jon Fitch vs Erick Silva
Such an interesting fight. Will Fitch’ grinding wrestling tight to the body style neutralize Erick Silva’s dynamite power and speed? I think it might. Fitch if he gets a hold of Silva could potentially take him down and grind out a win or possibly even submit. I like Fitch here as a deserved underdog.
Phil Davis vs Wagner Prado
Phil Davis
Demian Maia vs Rick Story
This fight slight favorite toward Maia and I think that is about right. With story’s wrestling essentially nulled by way of not wanting to go to the ground with Maia, that leaves each fighter’s standup game. Maia’s isn’t bad anymore. Story’s is ok too. Advantage Maia. I think he will win. This will be a huge feather in Story’s cap if he can win.
Rony Mariano Bezerra vs Sam Sicilia
Fun, but pass.
Gleison Tibau vs Francisco Trinaldo
Pass
Diego Brandao vs Joey Gambino
Pass
Sergio Moraes vs Renee Forte
Pass
Luiz Cane vs Chris Camozzi
Luiz Cane
Reza Madadi vs Cristiano Marcello
Pass