Dennis Siver vs. Nam Phan
Ultimately, Nam Phan is just a less talented version of Diego Nunes, so I doubt Phan can win this fight simply because Siver already defeated Nunes. Not only did Siver win two of three rounds in his fight with Nunes, he did so in his featherweight debut. I’m confident the Siver will have a much better weight cut in this fight that will only better his performace. Phan won’t be able to surprise Siver with his quick striking and creative kicks, and Siver has been known to dish out a few creative strikes of his own, such as his spinning back kick. Just like his fight with Diego Nunes, Siver will be the physically stronger of the two, and will be landing the more damaging shots. Phan won’t be able to match Siver blow for blow and eventually will crumble under the sheer power of Siver’s strikes to give the German a TKO victory.
Scott Jorgensen vs. John Albert
I’m disappointed with the fact that Albert has been unable to not only finish his opponents when he has the upper hand, but is also quick to lose the dominate position, then find himself in a world of trouble. After having Ivan Menjivar turtled up against the cage while raining down punches, it was less than a minute later that Menjivar reversed the position, took Albert’s back, and secured a rear naked choke. In following fight, Albert was unable to finish Erik Perez with a triangle choke that he had locked up for a good minute. Perez eventually escaped and soon after caught Albert in an armbar that ended the fight. Jorgensen is a tough fighter with knockout power, so if a fighter can’t put him away, he will fire back. Albert can’t match the strength of Jorgensen, and he won’t be able to submit him. Even if Jorgensen finds himself in a compromising position, based on Albert’s past fights, I guarantee that Jorgensen will reverse the position and make Albert pay. Regardless of these criticisms, Albert is a durable fighter and will avoid being finished, but it’s Jorgensen who will get back to his winning ways.
Tim Means vs. Abel Trujillo
Even with the help of Rashad Evans and the veteran fighters the Blackzilians gym, Trujillo won’t have what it takes to defeat Means. Trujillo has finished more than half of his opponents, but after researching the fighters he’s beaten, it becomes evident that Trujillo has only beaten fighters on an amateur level. One of Trujillo’s past opponents had an MMA record of 2-7; how bad is that? With only two fights in the octagon, Means has showcased well rounded skills. In his fights with Bernardo Magalhaes and Justin Salas, Means utilized his long reach advantage to beat both in the striking. Neither fighter was successful in overcoming the dirty bird’s proficient takedown defense, and Means was victorious with a one sided decision, and a first round stoppage. I don’t see this fight being any different, Means can stop Trujillo in the first round or cruise to an easy decision win. Either way, Means gets a third consecutive victory.
Written by : Ryan “Fight Freek” Poli
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