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Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 02:49

UFC on FUEL 1: Final Main Card Predictions from the B/R MMA Staff

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This Wednesday night, UFC welterweights Diego "The Dream" Sanchez and Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger headline a promising and entertaining night of UFC action that will be held live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska and aired exclusively on FUEL TV with preliminaries airing only on Facebook (though some may air on the FUEL TV broadcast).The card on FUEL TV will mark the first time that a "Fight Night" style of main card has aired on FUEL TV, and even though some may not find it to be the most loaded card, they may be surprised at the action that they lay witness.
In addition to the headliner featuring the two iron-chinned welterweights, Dave Herman returns to the Octagon for the second time in his career to contend with the UFC's tallest heavyweight, Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve, in the co-main event of the evening.
Originally slated for the main card was the middleweight debut of Ronny Markes against Aaron "A-Train" Simpson, a heavyweight bout between Stipe Miocic and Philip De Fries and a bantamweight bout between T.J. Dillashaw and Walel "The Gazelle" Watson.
However, the now-six-fight main card will kick off with a bantamweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter 14 alumnus John Albert and Ivan Menjivar.
As always, John Heinis, Dwight Wakabayashi and Jordy McElroy join me, Dale De Souza, in our final predictions for the UFC's first card on FUEL TV!

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 02:53

Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert

Jordy McElroy: John Albert faces a major step up in competition against veteran MMA star Ivan Menjivar, who has competed against the likes of Georges St-Pierre, Matt Serra and Urijah Faber.
This should be an entertaining bantamweight scrap, seeing as Albert and Menjivar both have a tendency to be aggressive on the feet.
Albert was featured on Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter, where he was eliminated by season winner John Dodson.
The potential is definitely there for the 25-year-old Nevada native, but it’s tough to imagine him toppling Menjivar this early in his UFC career. Menjivar is virtually superior in every aspect of fighting. Albert could change the course of the bout if he’s able to grab hold of Menjivar and rough him up in the clinch, but this journalist is banking on a second-round submission win for the veteran.
(Ivan Menjivar by Round 2 Submission – Rear Naked Choke)

John Heinis: Can you believe "The Pride of El Salvador" Ivan Menjivar used to fight as heavy as welterweight? Menjivar has went 2-0 in the UFC at bantamweight after losing his one and only WEC appearance against Brad Pickett, which served as his 135-pound debut.
Menjivar is pretty well-rounded: He has won nine fights by knockout, eight by submission and six by decision. With that being said, the weakest point of his game is his wrestling.
John "Prince" Albert (don't pretend you're surprised that's his nickname) has a solid submission game and some heavy ground and pound, finishing each of the seven opponents he holds wins over. Still, this fight is tough to call since Albert's wrestling is not elite by any stretch and Menjivar has rarely lost to someone who is not a household name.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say the former Team Bisping Ultimate Fighter contestant will be able to get the fight to the mat and end this one in the early going.
(John Albert via first-round submission – Armbar)

Dale De Souza: Ivan Menjivar has gone from facing Georges St-Pierre at welterweight to going 2-1 as a bantamweight, including his recent wins over Charlie Valencia and Nick Pace. But, he's going against a less experienced, albeit still young and still game bantamweight prospect in John "Prince" Albert.
Albert has shown in the past that he can knock down and finish his opponents on the ground, but it's not the only thing he knows how to do to get a finish. He's also shown a good submission game of his own in racking up three of his professional career wins.
Menjivar knows the submission game all too well—he's been submitted only once, but he's also won eight career fights by submission, including a 2005 bout against Joe Lauzon that came via calf-slicer.
The fact is that both men are solid in areas of the game, but there's no substitution for experience, and while Albert has potential, it'll take a little bit more than potential to beat Menjivar.
Expect Albert to try and stand with Menjivar out of respect for his submission game, but if he gets a bit too close, Menjivar will drop him, and from there, "The Pride of El Salvador" will earn himself the honor of being 3-0 inside the Octagon.
(Menjivar by Round 1 TKO – Elbows and Punches)

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 02:54

T.J. "The Viper" Dillashaw vs. Walel "The Gazelle" Watson

John Heinis: Dillashaw, a Team Alpha Male fighter, lost to John Dodson in The Ultimate Fighter season 14 finale, the first loss of his career.

Nevertheless, he could have a bright future in the bantamweight division, given his excellent takedowns and nasty ground and pound.

Meanwhile, his opponent, Walel Watson, is also coming off a loss—a hard-fought split decision that went in favor of Yves Jabouin. Watson has some slick submissions and is particularly dangerous with chokes, but Dillashaw’s smothering wrestling and active top game will be too much to overcome. (T.J. Dillashaw via unanimous decision, 30-27)

Dale De Souza: T.J. Dillashaw was the closest thing to the "most disliked" fighter in the TUF 14 cast, but contrary to what some on the show thought, his road to the bantamweight final against John Dodson was a bit more difficult than Dillashaw made it look—that should really speak to his natural ability as a wrestler.
However, this is the second time he's faced a fighter with some notoriously-dangerous ability at 135 pounds, and even though Dodson is a natural flyweight, Walel Watson is a naturally lanky bantamweight that can hit Dillashaw with just about anything and everything.
Many believe Watson might be at a disadvantage because of the wrestling and the active top game of Dillashaw, but I would not be light in taking on the task of trying to control a guy like Watson, who has finished twice by punches, but is best known for his submission game.
Dillashaw is a gifted fighter and won't put many fans to sleep. Wednesday night in Omaha, I'll wish him good luck in trying to control and finish Watson without getting submitted on the ground, where Watson will likely fare better than some might think.
(Watson by second-round Submission – Guillotine Choke)

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 03:00

Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries

Dale De Souza: Now, Stipe Miocic is an interesting case, as is Philip De Fries, as both are undefeated in the sport and they're both risking their unbeaten careers in this fight.
Before this fight, they were tested against a variety of talent, with Miocic recently defeating Joey Beltran at UFC 136 and De Fries defeating Rob Broughton at UFC 138. Both wins came by unanimous decision.
De Fries is known for his ground game and his submission skills, but Miocic is known for being very tough to finish. To boot, the man has a powerful right hand that can put just about anybody away. De Fries is a promising sort of fighter, but if he cannot answer the question about his striking, he might be forced to get the fight to the ground.
Easier said than done, but if either man is thinking about a step up in competition, they both will have to prove to be good in just about every realm of the fight game.
Come Wednesday, one man will prove to be the better fighter, and if you don't buy that, just ask Miocic's right hand.
(Miocic by late first-round KO – Punch)

Dwight Wakabayashi: Both of these young and up-and-coming heavyweights are 1-0 in the UFC, coming off solid debut wins and looking to make more noise in the division. It is a tough one to call in terms of who has beaten the tougher competition, but Miocic comes in with bigger hype and is favored.
This one is another matchup where Miocic wants to swing away for the knockout and De Fries wants to avoid the barrage, take it down and submit Miocic for the win.
The winner of this fight will position himself well for a nice step up in 2012.
(Miocic via unanimous decision)

Jordy McElroy: The paths of heavyweight prospects Philip De Fries and Stipe Miocic comes to an early crossroads in the UFC.
Miocic—a former Golden Gloves champion and NCAA Division I wrestler—hopes to use his wrestling to keep the fight standing, where he should be most effective. De Fries’ striking remains a work in progress, and his best bet is working for takedowns and keeping the Croatian on his back.
The problem will lie in De Fries’ inability to contend in the striking exchanges to set up takedowns. Miocic should be able to outpoint him on the feet and force him into desperate, telegraphed attempts to drag the fight to the floor.
(Miocic by Round 1 KO)

John Heinis: One of two undefeated heavyweight prospects will finally have the bitter taste of defeat at the end of this one.

A former Division I wrestler, Miocic is also a Golden Gloves champion. Five of his seven victories have come via knockout and he has proven quite difficult to take down in the cage.

De Fries is a talented grappler, with seven of his eight wins coming by way of submission. Long story short: Miocic wins if the fight stays standing; De Fries wins if he can get it to the ground.

I am going with the latter on this one.

(Philip De Fries via third-round submission – Rear Naked Choke)

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 03:02

Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson

Dale De Souza: Ronny Markes debuted against Karlos Vemola and spent all of three rounds showing off a strong takedown-oriented offense as well as a solid top game for a light heavyweight, but the fatigue set in long before the third round came. Henceforth, Markes is moving down to middleweight to face Aaron Simpson.
Simpson is a talented wrestler and a finisher in six out of 11 fights, with four decision wins and one TKO win due to a knee injury, so he's not anyone to overlook.
However, he's facing a big middleweight in Markes on Wednesday night, and while Simpson's a good wrestler, it'll be interesting to see if he can work that wrestling or land his shots with the same power on a big middleweight like Markes.
Markes will have a lot of questions to answer against Simpson, but fans of great middleweight action might be surprised at what the Brazilian can do.
(Markes by mid Round 1 TKO – Punches)

John Heinis: Aaron “A-Train” Simpson was soundly defeated by both Chris Leben and Mark Munoz in 2010, but those are the only losses on his record and he is currently riding a three-fight win streak.

Simpson is a middle-of-the-road fighter, but his heavy hands and above-average wrestling are enough to keep a lot of opponents honest.

Ronny Markes, a 23-year-old Brazilian fighter, looked impressive in his UFC debut against Karlos Vemola, easily defending the takedowns of the six-time Czech Republic National Wrestling Champion.

However, Simpson’s MMA wrestling is much better than Vemola’s, so I think he will be able to utilize effective takedowns and top control after Markes successfully keeps the fight standing in the first round.

(Aaron Simpson via unanimous decision, 29-28)

Jordy McElroy: Riding a three-fight win streak, Aaron “A-Train” Simpson is quietly climbing the middleweight ranks, but a dangerous Brazilian lies ahead on the tracks in Ronny Markes.
Simpson represents a nice step up in competition for Markes. With that said, Markes shouldn’t be underestimated in this bout. He is coming off a pair of solid wins over former WEC champion Paulo Filho and Karlos Vemola.
At 37 years of age, Simpson continues to show improvement in his overall fight game. He is a decent striker who boasts knockout power, but as a former collegiate All-American, his bread and butter lies in his wrestling. Against a more explosive fighter like Markes, Simpson may want to rely on his grappling to slow the fight down.
Whether that comes from takedowns or the clinch, Simpson has to stay out of bar room exchanges, where Markes will have his best opportunities to land the fight-ending haymaker that nets the upset.
(Aaron Simpson by Unanimous Decision)

Dwight Wakabayashi: Simpson is the wily, veteran wrestler who is on a very nice three-fight win streak right now in the UFC. Markes—by contrast—is the flashy, Brazilian 23-year-old up-and-comer making his second fight in the promotion.
It will be a sheer battle of will and Simpson is the type of fighter that can really grind out an opponent—I'm not sure that Markes has seen that type of fighter yet. It will be interesting to see if he can impose his will on Simpson.
This one won't be pretty.
(Simpson via unanimous decision)

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 03:05

Dave "Pee Wee" Herman vs. Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve

Dwight Wakabayashi: It's time for "The Skyscraper" Stefan Struve to step up his game and stop letting newcomers leap frog him to stardom. Whenever he gains momentum, a setback comes around the corner.
He is coming off a nice win over Pat Barry and he needs to use his striking and kicks to keep Herman off-balance all night.
Herman is in a nice position as the new kid in town with his impressive win over Jon Olav Einemo in June. He will be looking to use his hands and quickness to get in on Struve and muscle him to a victory. The winner of this match gets a big-name opponent in their next fight.
(Struve via second-round knockout)

John Heinis: “The Skyscraper” Stefan Struve has struggled against known names in the heavyweight division such as Travis Browne, Roy Nelson and Junior dos Santos, so this is a fight that will really determine where Dave “Pee Wee” Herman ranks in the heavyweight division.

Struve is coming off an impressive submission win over Pat Barry at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson, while Herman successfully made his UFC debut at UFC 133 by knocking out John-Olav Einemo.

Herman comes in boasting some serious power in his hands, with 15 of his 21 wins coming by way of knockout, although he is far from the most technical striker in the game.

Struve, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt with 15 submission victories on his resume, will likely give Herman his stiffest test ever on the ground if he can get the fight there.

I am expecting a tough, close fight here, but given that Herman has never been submitted, I think he will come out on top in the end here.

(Dave Herman via third-round TKO)

Dale De Souza: Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve is a very interesting bout because of the differences between the two heavyweights.
Struve obviously holds an edge in reach, height and possibly age, though his hands and his submission game are obvious factors to fear in any fight. All the while, Herman is a heavy-handed fighter who occasionally is cool with a submission or two but hates decisions.
Struve's submission game might be key for him to prevail on Wednesday, but for all the submission wins and all the times he's come from behind to get the "W" in the cage, the glaring elephant in the room is not one, not two, but three losses by KO.
While there's no shame in getting knocked out by Roy Nelson, Travis Browne or Junior dos Santos, there's still a question of whether Struve can take Herman's shots to his chin without going "full lawn-chair."
Herman's only question might come on the ground, where Jon-Olav Einemo was unable to test him, but to test Herman on the ground, a fighter has no second options when it comes to taking him down.
If Struve cannot get it to the ground, he'll have to pick his shots and time them almost perfectly. Luckily for Struve, I have a good good feeling that this does go to the ground.
The bad news is that once it goes there, Struve's getting his wrists controlled by Herman, and like it or not, Herman's tapping "Skyscraper" out.
(Herman via second-round submission – Armbar)

Jordy McElroy: To this day, it’s nearly impossible to erase the image of Stefan Struve’s body folding like a lawn chair in response to a Travis Browne superman punch.
If he can find Struve’s chin early, things bode well for Dave “Pee-Wee” Herman, who is coming off a TKO stoppage over Jon-Olav Einemo at UFC 131.
Struve has a solid technical aptitude for striking, but his defensive deficiencies have done him in three times in his UFC career. Having only been stopped once in his professional career, Herman has the chin to walk through punches in search of an opening and return a haymaker of his own.
The ground may be an area best avoided by Herman. Struve is incredibly crafty from his back.
(Dave Herman by Round 2 TKO)

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 03:07

Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger

Jordy McElroy: Coming off a monumental upset win over Jake Shields, Jake Ellenberger could be a win away from a UFC title shot.
Former UFC lightweight contender Diego Sanchez hopes to derail the Ellenberger war wagon in hopes of carving a path of his toward the welterweight title.
Neither fighter is known for crisp striking exchanges, but Ellenberger has proven on numerous occasions that his knockout power should be feared. Sanchez has one of the best chins in all of MMA, and outside of a cut stoppage against B.J. Penn, he has never been stopped in his professional career.
Seeing as both fighters are tremendous wrestlers, this bout could be decided on the feet. Sanchez tends to become a bit predictable at times, but he is likely the more proficient striker. Ellenberger is at his best when he’s in the pocket loading up his overhand.
If Sanchez can dance around the pocket and pick his shots on the outside, he should be able to rack up points and earn the nods of the judges. Ellenberger has to find a way to close the distance and bait Sanchez into unnecessary exchanges, but he shouldn’t overstay his welcome on the feet.
If Sanchez is winning the exchanges, Ellenberger needs to work for takedowns or seek out the clinch and work some dirty boxing.
An aspect to watch in this fight is conditioning. Sanchez has always been a cardio machine. Ellenberger is 4-4 when bouts go the distance. His conditioning was one of the main reasons he lost a split decision to Carlos Condit in September 2009.
(Diego Sanchez by Split Decision)

John Heinis: After back-to-back disappointing showings against BJ Penn and John Hathaway, Diego Sanchez, the fighter formerly known as “The Nightmare,” rebounded with victories over Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann.

The former Ultimate Fighter winner is generally a pleasure to watch with the vicious pace he pushes in all of his fights. It is rare, though, for him to pick up the “W” when he does not have a clear-cut advantage in the wrestling department.

Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger will bring to the table grappling credentials that will make it difficult for Sanchez to get the fight to the ground.

While Sanchez’s brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu trumps Ellenberger’s purple belt, The Juggernaut is a better wrestler and is, physically, a far stronger fighter.

Throw in the fact that Ellenberger has the heavier hands (17 KO wins vs. six KO wins) and it will be an uphill battle for Diego.

Sanchez has shown an iron chin and an iron will throughout his professional career, but the former University of Nebraska-Omaha Maverick will be too much for him to handle here.

(Jake Ellenberger via unanimous decision, 30-27)

Dale De Souza: The simple fact of the matter is that Jake Ellenberger is making waves in the UFC welterweight division. Unless Diego Sanchez breaks him down with his wrestling before implementing his signature style of striking with fighters while they're against the cage, his fate will be likely no different from Jake Shields' fate.
Ellenberger is not a guy that one can just stand and brawl with, especially if one does not possess a striking game. "The Juggernaut" can probably rest easy in knowing that Sanchez does have a good enough striking game to make things interesting.
Sanchez should not be overlooked in this fight—he has shown a willingness to make bouts competitive despite being in the cage with such fighters as Jon Fitch and Martin Kampmann, but right at the mention of the Kampmann fight is when things get crazy, especially considering that even some of the people that picked Sanchez to beat Kampmann found themselves scoring that fight at least 2-1 for Kampmann.
I'd know, because I was one of those people who picked Sanchez and had it 29-28 for Kampmann despite the type of fight that ensued for 15 minutes straight.
Sanchez is a good fighter and he can take one hell of a punch regardless of who throws it, but Wednesday night just will not be his night. Ellenberger will let Sanchez learn that the hard way in front of a packed pro-Ellenberger crowd in Omaha.
(Ellenberger by third-round KO – Punch)

Dwight Wakabayashi: Jake Ellenberger is a beast on a roll right now, and I don't see Diego Sanchez as the guy to stop him. Ellenberger has plowed through his last two opponents and is on a five-fight win streak. The last man he knocked out was a formidable Jake Shields, and he will look to stand and slug it out with Sanchez too.
Ellenberger has placed himself on the cusp of a title shot and a win here would stamp his place.
Sanchez is just finding himself again at welterweight after his stint at 155 pounds, but I see him as a bit of a beaten, damaged fighter due to the in-your-face style he has employed through the years. His wars are always entertaining, but I can't help but think that Diego's shine gets tarnished after each and every one.
If he tries to pant, stand and trade against Ellenberger, it will be nighty-night for him. If he goes back to his wrestling and mauling style of top ground and pound, he could make a fight out of it.
(Ellenberger via first-round KO)

Ladybbird · 16-02-12, 03:09

Final B/R Staff Fight Bonus Predictions

John Heinis:Fight of the Night: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez
KO of the Night: Dave Herman

Submission of the Night: Philip De Fries

Dwight Wakabayashi: Fight of the Night: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson
KO Of The Night: Jake Ellenberger
Submission Of The Night: Jonathan Brookins

Jordy McElroy: Fight of the Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic
Submission of the Night: Ivan Menjivar

Dale De Souza: Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic
Submission of The Night: Dave Herman
Fight of the Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger.

16-02-12, 02:49	#1
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions UFC on FUEL 1: Final Main Card Predictions from the B/R MMA Staff Bleachersreport This Wednesday night, UFC welterweights Diego "The Dream" Sanchez and Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger headline a promising and entertaining night of UFC action that will be held live from the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska and aired exclusively on FUEL TV with preliminaries airing only on Facebook (though some may air on the FUEL TV broadcast).The card on FUEL TV will mark the first time that a "Fight Night" style of main card has aired on FUEL TV, and even though some may not find it to be the most loaded card, they may be surprised at the action that they lay witness. In addition to the headliner featuring the two iron-chinned welterweights, Dave Herman returns to the Octagon for the second time in his career to contend with the UFC's tallest heavyweight, Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve, in the co-main event of the evening. Originally slated for the main card was the middleweight debut of Ronny Markes against Aaron "A-Train" Simpson, a heavyweight bout between Stipe Miocic and Philip De Fries and a bantamweight bout between T.J. Dillashaw and Walel "The Gazelle" Watson. However, the now-six-fight main card will kick off with a bantamweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter 14 alumnus John Albert and Ivan Menjivar. As always, John Heinis, Dwight Wakabayashi and Jordy McElroy join me, Dale De Souza, in our final predictions for the UFC's first card on FUEL TV! __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

16-02-12, 02:53	#2
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions Ivan Menjivar vs. John Albert Jordy McElroy: John Albert faces a major step up in competition against veteran MMA star Ivan Menjivar, who has competed against the likes of Georges St-Pierre, Matt Serra and Urijah Faber. This should be an entertaining bantamweight scrap, seeing as Albert and Menjivar both have a tendency to be aggressive on the feet. Albert was featured on Season 14 of The Ultimate Fighter, where he was eliminated by season winner John Dodson. The potential is definitely there for the 25-year-old Nevada native, but it’s tough to imagine him toppling Menjivar this early in his UFC career. Menjivar is virtually superior in every aspect of fighting. Albert could change the course of the bout if he’s able to grab hold of Menjivar and rough him up in the clinch, but this journalist is banking on a second-round submission win for the veteran. (Ivan Menjivar by Round 2 Submission – Rear Naked Choke) John Heinis: Can you believe "The Pride of El Salvador" Ivan Menjivar used to fight as heavy as welterweight? Menjivar has went 2-0 in the UFC at bantamweight after losing his one and only WEC appearance against Brad Pickett, which served as his 135-pound debut. Menjivar is pretty well-rounded: He has won nine fights by knockout, eight by submission and six by decision. With that being said, the weakest point of his game is his wrestling. John "Prince" Albert (don't pretend you're surprised that's his nickname) has a solid submission game and some heavy ground and pound, finishing each of the seven opponents he holds wins over. Still, this fight is tough to call since Albert's wrestling is not elite by any stretch and Menjivar has rarely lost to someone who is not a household name. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the former Team Bisping Ultimate Fighter contestant will be able to get the fight to the mat and end this one in the early going. (John Albert via first-round submission – Armbar) Dale De Souza: Ivan Menjivar has gone from facing Georges St-Pierre at welterweight to going 2-1 as a bantamweight, including his recent wins over Charlie Valencia and Nick Pace. But, he's going against a less experienced, albeit still young and still game bantamweight prospect in John "Prince" Albert. Albert has shown in the past that he can knock down and finish his opponents on the ground, but it's not the only thing he knows how to do to get a finish. He's also shown a good submission game of his own in racking up three of his professional career wins. Menjivar knows the submission game all too well—he's been submitted only once, but he's also won eight career fights by submission, including a 2005 bout against Joe Lauzon that came via calf-slicer. The fact is that both men are solid in areas of the game, but there's no substitution for experience, and while Albert has potential, it'll take a little bit more than potential to beat Menjivar. Expect Albert to try and stand with Menjivar out of respect for his submission game, but if he gets a bit too close, Menjivar will drop him, and from there, "The Pride of El Salvador" will earn himself the honor of being 3-0 inside the Octagon. (Menjivar by Round 1 TKO – Elbows and Punches) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions T.J. "The Viper" Dillashaw vs. Walel "The Gazelle" Watson John Heinis: Dillashaw, a Team Alpha Male fighter, lost to John Dodson in The Ultimate Fighter season 14 finale, the first loss of his career. Nevertheless, he could have a bright future in the bantamweight division, given his excellent takedowns and nasty ground and pound. Meanwhile, his opponent, Walel Watson, is also coming off a loss—a hard-fought split decision that went in favor of Yves Jabouin. Watson has some slick submissions and is particularly dangerous with chokes, but Dillashaw’s smothering wrestling and active top game will be too much to overcome. (T.J. Dillashaw via unanimous decision, 30-27) Dale De Souza: T.J. Dillashaw was the closest thing to the "most disliked" fighter in the TUF 14 cast, but contrary to what some on the show thought, his road to the bantamweight final against John Dodson was a bit more difficult than Dillashaw made it look—that should really speak to his natural ability as a wrestler. However, this is the second time he's faced a fighter with some notoriously-dangerous ability at 135 pounds, and even though Dodson is a natural flyweight, Walel Watson is a naturally lanky bantamweight that can hit Dillashaw with just about anything and everything. Many believe Watson might be at a disadvantage because of the wrestling and the active top game of Dillashaw, but I would not be light in taking on the task of trying to control a guy like Watson, who has finished twice by punches, but is best known for his submission game. Dillashaw is a gifted fighter and won't put many fans to sleep. Wednesday night in Omaha, I'll wish him good luck in trying to control and finish Watson without getting submitted on the ground, where Watson will likely fare better than some might think. (Watson by second-round Submission – Guillotine Choke) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

16-02-12, 03:00	#4
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions Stipe Miocic vs. Philip De Fries Dale De Souza: Now, Stipe Miocic is an interesting case, as is Philip De Fries, as both are undefeated in the sport and they're both risking their unbeaten careers in this fight. Before this fight, they were tested against a variety of talent, with Miocic recently defeating Joey Beltran at UFC 136 and De Fries defeating Rob Broughton at UFC 138. Both wins came by unanimous decision. De Fries is known for his ground game and his submission skills, but Miocic is known for being very tough to finish. To boot, the man has a powerful right hand that can put just about anybody away. De Fries is a promising sort of fighter, but if he cannot answer the question about his striking, he might be forced to get the fight to the ground. Easier said than done, but if either man is thinking about a step up in competition, they both will have to prove to be good in just about every realm of the fight game. Come Wednesday, one man will prove to be the better fighter, and if you don't buy that, just ask Miocic's right hand. (Miocic by late first-round KO – Punch) Dwight Wakabayashi: Both of these young and up-and-coming heavyweights are 1-0 in the UFC, coming off solid debut wins and looking to make more noise in the division. It is a tough one to call in terms of who has beaten the tougher competition, but Miocic comes in with bigger hype and is favored. This one is another matchup where Miocic wants to swing away for the knockout and De Fries wants to avoid the barrage, take it down and submit Miocic for the win. The winner of this fight will position himself well for a nice step up in 2012. (Miocic via unanimous decision) Jordy McElroy: The paths of heavyweight prospects Philip De Fries and Stipe Miocic comes to an early crossroads in the UFC. Miocic—a former Golden Gloves champion and NCAA Division I wrestler—hopes to use his wrestling to keep the fight standing, where he should be most effective. De Fries’ striking remains a work in progress, and his best bet is working for takedowns and keeping the Croatian on his back. The problem will lie in De Fries’ inability to contend in the striking exchanges to set up takedowns. Miocic should be able to outpoint him on the feet and force him into desperate, telegraphed attempts to drag the fight to the floor. (Miocic by Round 1 KO) John Heinis: One of two undefeated heavyweight prospects will finally have the bitter taste of defeat at the end of this one. A former Division I wrestler, Miocic is also a Golden Gloves champion. Five of his seven victories have come via knockout and he has proven quite difficult to take down in the cage. De Fries is a talented grappler, with seven of his eight wins coming by way of submission. Long story short: Miocic wins if the fight stays standing; De Fries wins if he can get it to the ground. I am going with the latter on this one. (Philip De Fries via third-round submission – Rear Naked Choke) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

16-02-12, 03:02	#5
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions Ronny Markes vs. Aaron Simpson Dale De Souza: Ronny Markes debuted against Karlos Vemola and spent all of three rounds showing off a strong takedown-oriented offense as well as a solid top game for a light heavyweight, but the fatigue set in long before the third round came. Henceforth, Markes is moving down to middleweight to face Aaron Simpson. Simpson is a talented wrestler and a finisher in six out of 11 fights, with four decision wins and one TKO win due to a knee injury, so he's not anyone to overlook. However, he's facing a big middleweight in Markes on Wednesday night, and while Simpson's a good wrestler, it'll be interesting to see if he can work that wrestling or land his shots with the same power on a big middleweight like Markes. Markes will have a lot of questions to answer against Simpson, but fans of great middleweight action might be surprised at what the Brazilian can do. (Markes by mid Round 1 TKO – Punches) John Heinis: Aaron “A-Train” Simpson was soundly defeated by both Chris Leben and Mark Munoz in 2010, but those are the only losses on his record and he is currently riding a three-fight win streak. Simpson is a middle-of-the-road fighter, but his heavy hands and above-average wrestling are enough to keep a lot of opponents honest. Ronny Markes, a 23-year-old Brazilian fighter, looked impressive in his UFC debut against Karlos Vemola, easily defending the takedowns of the six-time Czech Republic National Wrestling Champion. However, Simpson’s MMA wrestling is much better than Vemola’s, so I think he will be able to utilize effective takedowns and top control after Markes successfully keeps the fight standing in the first round. (Aaron Simpson via unanimous decision, 29-28) Jordy McElroy: Riding a three-fight win streak, Aaron “A-Train” Simpson is quietly climbing the middleweight ranks, but a dangerous Brazilian lies ahead on the tracks in Ronny Markes. Simpson represents a nice step up in competition for Markes. With that said, Markes shouldn’t be underestimated in this bout. He is coming off a pair of solid wins over former WEC champion Paulo Filho and Karlos Vemola. At 37 years of age, Simpson continues to show improvement in his overall fight game. He is a decent striker who boasts knockout power, but as a former collegiate All-American, his bread and butter lies in his wrestling. Against a more explosive fighter like Markes, Simpson may want to rely on his grappling to slow the fight down. Whether that comes from takedowns or the clinch, Simpson has to stay out of bar room exchanges, where Markes will have his best opportunities to land the fight-ending haymaker that nets the upset. (Aaron Simpson by Unanimous Decision) Dwight Wakabayashi: Simpson is the wily, veteran wrestler who is on a very nice three-fight win streak right now in the UFC. Markes—by contrast—is the flashy, Brazilian 23-year-old up-and-comer making his second fight in the promotion. It will be a sheer battle of will and Simpson is the type of fighter that can really grind out an opponent—I'm not sure that Markes has seen that type of fighter yet. It will be interesting to see if he can impose his will on Simpson. This one won't be pretty. (Simpson via unanimous decision) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

16-02-12, 03:05	#6
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions Dave "Pee Wee" Herman vs. Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve Dwight Wakabayashi: It's time for "The Skyscraper" Stefan Struve to step up his game and stop letting newcomers leap frog him to stardom. Whenever he gains momentum, a setback comes around the corner. He is coming off a nice win over Pat Barry and he needs to use his striking and kicks to keep Herman off-balance all night. Herman is in a nice position as the new kid in town with his impressive win over Jon Olav Einemo in June. He will be looking to use his hands and quickness to get in on Struve and muscle him to a victory. The winner of this match gets a big-name opponent in their next fight. (Struve via second-round knockout) John Heinis: “The Skyscraper” Stefan Struve has struggled against known names in the heavyweight division such as Travis Browne, Roy Nelson and Junior dos Santos, so this is a fight that will really determine where Dave “Pee Wee” Herman ranks in the heavyweight division. Struve is coming off an impressive submission win over Pat Barry at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson, while Herman successfully made his UFC debut at UFC 133 by knocking out John-Olav Einemo. Herman comes in boasting some serious power in his hands, with 15 of his 21 wins coming by way of knockout, although he is far from the most technical striker in the game. Struve, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt with 15 submission victories on his resume, will likely give Herman his stiffest test ever on the ground if he can get the fight there. I am expecting a tough, close fight here, but given that Herman has never been submitted, I think he will come out on top in the end here. (Dave Herman via third-round TKO) Dale De Souza: Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve is a very interesting bout because of the differences between the two heavyweights. Struve obviously holds an edge in reach, height and possibly age, though his hands and his submission game are obvious factors to fear in any fight. All the while, Herman is a heavy-handed fighter who occasionally is cool with a submission or two but hates decisions. Struve's submission game might be key for him to prevail on Wednesday, but for all the submission wins and all the times he's come from behind to get the "W" in the cage, the glaring elephant in the room is not one, not two, but three losses by KO. While there's no shame in getting knocked out by Roy Nelson, Travis Browne or Junior dos Santos, there's still a question of whether Struve can take Herman's shots to his chin without going "full lawn-chair." Herman's only question might come on the ground, where Jon-Olav Einemo was unable to test him, but to test Herman on the ground, a fighter has no second options when it comes to taking him down. If Struve cannot get it to the ground, he'll have to pick his shots and time them almost perfectly. Luckily for Struve, I have a good good feeling that this does go to the ground. The bad news is that once it goes there, Struve's getting his wrists controlled by Herman, and like it or not, Herman's tapping "Skyscraper" out. (Herman via second-round submission – Armbar) Jordy McElroy: To this day, it’s nearly impossible to erase the image of Stefan Struve’s body folding like a lawn chair in response to a Travis Browne superman punch. If he can find Struve’s chin early, things bode well for Dave “Pee-Wee” Herman, who is coming off a TKO stoppage over Jon-Olav Einemo at UFC 131. Struve has a solid technical aptitude for striking, but his defensive deficiencies have done him in three times in his UFC career. Having only been stopped once in his professional career, Herman has the chin to walk through punches in search of an opening and return a haymaker of his own. The ground may be an area best avoided by Herman. Struve is incredibly crafty from his back. (Dave Herman by Round 2 TKO) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

16-02-12, 03:07	#7
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Jordy McElroy: Coming off a monumental upset win over Jake Shields, Jake Ellenberger could be a win away from a UFC title shot. Former UFC lightweight contender Diego Sanchez hopes to derail the Ellenberger war wagon in hopes of carving a path of his toward the welterweight title. Neither fighter is known for crisp striking exchanges, but Ellenberger has proven on numerous occasions that his knockout power should be feared. Sanchez has one of the best chins in all of MMA, and outside of a cut stoppage against B.J. Penn, he has never been stopped in his professional career. Seeing as both fighters are tremendous wrestlers, this bout could be decided on the feet. Sanchez tends to become a bit predictable at times, but he is likely the more proficient striker. Ellenberger is at his best when he’s in the pocket loading up his overhand. If Sanchez can dance around the pocket and pick his shots on the outside, he should be able to rack up points and earn the nods of the judges. Ellenberger has to find a way to close the distance and bait Sanchez into unnecessary exchanges, but he shouldn’t overstay his welcome on the feet. If Sanchez is winning the exchanges, Ellenberger needs to work for takedowns or seek out the clinch and work some dirty boxing. An aspect to watch in this fight is conditioning. Sanchez has always been a cardio machine. Ellenberger is 4-4 when bouts go the distance. His conditioning was one of the main reasons he lost a split decision to Carlos Condit in September 2009. (Diego Sanchez by Split Decision) John Heinis: After back-to-back disappointing showings against BJ Penn and John Hathaway, Diego Sanchez, the fighter formerly known as “The Nightmare,” rebounded with victories over Paulo Thiago and Martin Kampmann. The former Ultimate Fighter winner is generally a pleasure to watch with the vicious pace he pushes in all of his fights. It is rare, though, for him to pick up the “W” when he does not have a clear-cut advantage in the wrestling department. Jake “The Juggernaut” Ellenberger will bring to the table grappling credentials that will make it difficult for Sanchez to get the fight to the ground. While Sanchez’s brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu trumps Ellenberger’s purple belt, The Juggernaut is a better wrestler and is, physically, a far stronger fighter. Throw in the fact that Ellenberger has the heavier hands (17 KO wins vs. six KO wins) and it will be an uphill battle for Diego. Sanchez has shown an iron chin and an iron will throughout his professional career, but the former University of Nebraska-Omaha Maverick will be too much for him to handle here. (Jake Ellenberger via unanimous decision, 30-27) Dale De Souza: The simple fact of the matter is that Jake Ellenberger is making waves in the UFC welterweight division. Unless Diego Sanchez breaks him down with his wrestling before implementing his signature style of striking with fighters while they're against the cage, his fate will be likely no different from Jake Shields' fate. Ellenberger is not a guy that one can just stand and brawl with, especially if one does not possess a striking game. "The Juggernaut" can probably rest easy in knowing that Sanchez does have a good enough striking game to make things interesting. Sanchez should not be overlooked in this fight—he has shown a willingness to make bouts competitive despite being in the cage with such fighters as Jon Fitch and Martin Kampmann, but right at the mention of the Kampmann fight is when things get crazy, especially considering that even some of the people that picked Sanchez to beat Kampmann found themselves scoring that fight at least 2-1 for Kampmann. I'd know, because I was one of those people who picked Sanchez and had it 29-28 for Kampmann despite the type of fight that ensued for 15 minutes straight. Sanchez is a good fighter and he can take one hell of a punch regardless of who throws it, but Wednesday night just will not be his night. Ellenberger will let Sanchez learn that the hard way in front of a packed pro-Ellenberger crowd in Omaha. (Ellenberger by third-round KO – Punch) Dwight Wakabayashi: Jake Ellenberger is a beast on a roll right now, and I don't see Diego Sanchez as the guy to stop him. Ellenberger has plowed through his last two opponents and is on a five-fight win streak. The last man he knocked out was a formidable Jake Shields, and he will look to stand and slug it out with Sanchez too. Ellenberger has placed himself on the cusp of a title shot and a win here would stamp his place. Sanchez is just finding himself again at welterweight after his stint at 155 pounds, but I see him as a bit of a beaten, damaged fighter due to the in-your-face style he has employed through the years. His wars are always entertaining, but I can't help but think that Diego's shine gets tarnished after each and every one. If he tries to pant, stand and trade against Ellenberger, it will be nighty-night for him. If he goes back to his wrestling and mauling style of top ground and pound, he could make a fight out of it. (Ellenberger via first-round KO) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

16-02-12, 03:09	#8
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,633 Thanks: 27,644 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: VIDEOS -MMA: Fuel Predictions Final B/R Staff Fight Bonus Predictions John Heinis:Fight of the Night: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez KO of the Night: Dave Herman Submission of the Night: Philip De Fries Dwight Wakabayashi: Fight of the Night: T.J. Dillashaw vs. Walel Watson KO Of The Night: Jake Ellenberger Submission Of The Night: Jonathan Brookins Jordy McElroy: Fight of the Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic Submission of the Night: Ivan Menjivar Dale De Souza: Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic Submission of The Night: Dave Herman Fight of the Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger. __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

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