UFC 146 is just days away. Here's my picks:
Brown v Pineda - I like Brown's striking in this match. He's extremely strong on the ground, but has viscous KO power. I think Pineda is going to underestimate Brown's striking. I'm going KO for Brown on this one.
Teixeira v Kingsbury - Glover comes out of the Pit, and he's tough as nails. Kingsbu looked a little soft in his last couple performances. Not the Kingsbu of old. TKO for Glover here.
Volkmann v Sass - The Brit is definitely tough, and has some serious ground skills, but I don't think he has what it takes to out last Volkmann's grinding pace. Something tells me this one's going the distance. Unanimous decision for Volkmann.
Ludwig v Hardy - Both these guys have very heavy hands. Despite what Hardy says going in to this fight, he hasn't looked the same in quite some time. He's been struggling to keep his head about water in his last few performances, and Ludwig isn't one of those guys that will give him room to operate. I see another big KO from Bang!
Miller v Dollaway - This could be what makes or breaks Mayhem here. He's looked weak and has had trouble with his cardio. If he doesn't win this one it could be curtains. I think he's going to come out with a vengeance to secure his seat in the UFC and submit Dollaway.
Varner v Barboza - The last few years, Varner has all but vanished from the scene. Going 3-1 in his last 4, the UFC didn't do him any favors matching him up with Barboza. He's going to need to keep it on the feet and utilize his boxing skills to take home the "W". If he can do that, he may take Barboza the distance. Varner by unanimous decision.
Brandao v Elkins - With the majority of Elkins' strong points being on the ground, Brandao will have to strike early, and often. With his KO power, if he can come out of the gate an surprise Elkins, it'll be his fight to lose. Brandao by KO.
Johnson v Struve - Both tough and extremely talented heavyweights, this one is going to be a fun one to watch! I like Johnson's heart, and I think that's going to give him the edge he needs to overcome Struve's lankiness. Johnson by TKO.
Miocic v Del Rosario - On paper, this screams Del Rosario all day. However, you can never count out a guy in red and white checked shorts. I think Miocic is going to take the underdog role to heart and come out hard to take Del Rosario the distance and earn a decision win.
Nelson v Herman - Nelson has been trimming down, and looks to be taking this whole MMA thing more seriously. He's deadly anywhere, and I don't think Herman will be prepared to handle Nelson's full arsenal. I think Big Country gets the submission win here.
Silva v Velasquez - This will be another great fight to watch! I don't think Silva has fought someone with Cain's speed, but Silva is very methodical in his approach. I think if he can weather the early storm, he's got a great shot and taking a decision win over Velasquez.
Mir v Dos Santos - Frank Mir has been around for a long time, and rose back to the top when no one thought he could. He's proven us all wrong, and this fight is no exception. JDS is very skilled, but I think Mir's strength prowess on the ground will nullify him. Mir definitely has the edge on the feet, and I don't see this as a good match up for Dos Santos. Mir will be taking home a KO win and a belt. Period.
Now it's your turn.
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