Grey Maynard vs Nate Diaz
Grey Maynard gets to take revenge on Nate Diaz for the guillotine that cost Grey the prize on The Ultimate Fighter show.
Maynard is no longer the pure wrestler that could fall into submissions. Maynard is no longer the guy that didn’t have a stand up game. Maynard is a complete fighter and despite how much I like the Diaz brother’s fighting style and what they bring to the cage everytime. I think Maynard’s completeness here gives him a serious edge.
Diaz could potentially get tagged up badly on the feet. On the ground, Diaz will have an advantage as long as he doesn’t get balled up tightly and get punched in the face when in an awkward position.
Maynard has to watch out for the triangle and diverse neck choke options Diaz has.
I like Grey Maynard to win. Bodog has Grey Maynard @ -295
Efrain Escudero vs Evan Dunham
Both are undefeated. Escudero has been impressive with his last two fights, 1 being a sick knockout. I think this fight is different. Evan Dunham has probably the slight edge in competition faced. He recently beat Marcus Aurelio who was fighting on short notice. Dunham looked good though in that fight. He will have a reach advantage in this fight.
I like Evan Dunham to win. Bodog has Evan Dunham @ +220
Tom Lawlor vs Aaron Simpson
Tom Lawlor beat Aaron Simpson’s training partner, CB Dollaway in their last fight. A fight that I picked Dollaway to win. Lawlor literally caught CB in a guillotine in the opening seconds and was choked unconscious inside 30 seconds. It ain’t happening again. Simpson has a good stand up game and is very tough.
I like Aaron Simpson to win. Bodog has Aaron Simpson @ -260
Amir Sadollah vs Brad Blackburn
Amir’s knees may be a problem for Blackburn, but Blackburn likes the fight on the mat controlling the clock just like any wrestler would. I would give Sadollah a distinct advantage on the feet here. Throw in his ability to snag two deep armbars on wrestler CB Dollaway, I think you have a hard time not thinking Sadollah will win this one.
I like Amir Sadollah to win. BetUS has Amir Sadollah @ -160
Chris Leben vs Jay Silva
Avoid.