UFC 167 Picks

Okay, here's my picks. There's a logical thought process behind some of these, and some are just pure gut feeling. We'll see how I fare.

Villante - UD

Pettis - 2d Rd TKO

High - 2d Rd Sub

Figueroa - UD

Ebersole - 1st Rd KO

Herman - UD

Dunham - UD

Elliott - 1st Rd KO

Woodley - 2d Rd TKO
Woodley will need to keep ahead in the striking game. He needs to get off first and fast. Force Kos to shoot and capitalize on the uppercuts and knees. Kos' chin isn't his best asset, and Woodley needs to remind him of that.

Lawler - 1st Rd TKO
Macdonald is another GSP. Lawler needs to get inside and stay inside. Work the dirty boxing and Thai clinch. He's got heavy hands, and just needs to find a home for them on Macdonald's chin. Strike early and often, and it's lights out MacD.

Sonnen - 2nd Rd SUB
Chael can out wrestle and out grind Rashad. Evans has never been the same since he was with Jackson. That destroyed his ability to fight to win. Chael needs to use his hands to set up the takedown and work his ground and pound magic. Rashad will ultimately give up his back, and Chael hits the RNC. Game over.

Hendricks - 2nd Rd TKO
I see this finish looking similar to Serra's 1st round TKO... Except in the second round, and the hits will be significantly harder. I think Johny is more explosive with his strikes. He strikes to finish, versus GSP striking as a set up. He's got to back Geroges against the cage and keep him there. Drop some well placed bombs and take home that strap.