Tag: Strikeforce

Andrei Arlovski could not get anything together against Antonio Silva. Silva’s reach seemed to be a problem for Arlovski.

Arlovski kept his hands low and his chin absorbed a lot of punches on the feet. Although lasting all 3 rounds, Silva, was too much body, too much reach. Arlovski looked timid and the fact that he couldn’t connect, really has me questioning if he still wants to do this.

Its not like Silva is even that amazing on his feet, however in this fight he did look good. Certainly, Silva is not known for his hands though.

Overall I thought the card was pretty weak. You don’t hear me say that often.

From what I could tell, Rogers beat himself before the fight started. He was backing up the whole time. It looked like the adrenaline dump hit him early, he couldn’t keep his hands up 25 seconds in.

That is not the reason he got beat though. Overeem is just better.

ANDREI ARLOVSKI vs ANTONIO SILVA

Firstly there are way too many “The Pitbull’s” in mma, but Arlovski has been with that nickname for years going way back in the UFC. This is not an easy fight for Arlovski at all. I almost am displeased with myself if I pick Arlovski. He has a wealth of talent and is certainly the more skilled striker in this fight. I think Arlovski boxes his way to a decision victory.

“JACARE” SOUZA vs JOEY VILLASENOR

Hard not to pick Jacare here. Villasenor on his feet will beat Jacare, but on the ground this fight is likely to end in the 2nd via sub. I think that is where Jacare wins it.

ROGER GRACIE vs KEVIN RANDLEMAN

Avoid.

ANTWAIN BRITT vs RAFAEL “FEIJAO”

Not familiar with Britt. “Feijao” is a beast though.