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1/14 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Update 4/21*
Posted by KDog13 on January 14, 2013
1. George St. Pierre (24-2, 18-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Johny Hendricks #2
2. Johny Hendricks (15-1, 12-1 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
5. Rory MacDonald (14-1, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #7
8. Jon Fitch (24-5-1, 0-0 WSOF) *Next Fight: Josh Burkman #NR
10. Martin Kampmann (20-6, 11-5 UFC)
12. Nate Marquardt (32-12-2, 10-5 UFC)
17. John Hathaway (17-1, 7-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Erick Silva #NR
18. Tyron Woodley (11-1, 1-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Shields #9
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UFC on Fox 5 Results: Henderson manhandles Diaz to retain belt; Gustafsson earns title shot
Posted by KDog13 on December 8, 2012
Main Card:
Ben Henderson def. Nate Diaz by unanimous decision (50-43, 50-45, 50-45)
Alexander Gustafsson def. Mauricio Shogun Rua by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Rory MacDonald def. B.J. Penn by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Matt Brown def. Mike Swick by knockout (punches) Round 2 (2:31)
Preliminary Card:
Yves Edwards def. Jeremy Stephens by knockout (punch and elbows) Round 1 (1:55)
Raphael Assuncao def. Mike Easton by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Ramsey Nijem def. Joe Proctor by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Daron Cruickshank def. Henry Martinez by knockout (kick) Round 2 (2:57)
Abel Trujillo def. Marcus LeVesseur by TKO (knees) Round 2 (3:56)
Dennis Siver def. Nam Phan by unanimous decision (30-24, 30-25, 30-26)
Scott Jorgensen def. John Albert by submission (rear-naked choke) Round 1 (4:59)
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Alexander Gustafsson, Ben Henderson, BJ Penn, Dana White, Facebook, Fuel TV, FX, Lightweight Championship, Matt Brown, Mike Swick, MMA, Nate Diaz, Predictions, Rory MacDonald, Shogun Rua, UFC, UFC on Fox 5 | Leave a Comment »
UFC on Fox 5: Henderson vs Diaz Predictions
Posted by KDog13 on December 8, 2012
Main Card Breakdown:
Mike Swick meets Matt Brown in our opening bout in the main card. It should be an exciting stand up fight from the opening bell, and this one won’t last the three rounds. Swick who made his long awaited return to octagon was able weather the storm and knock out Demetrious Johnson. Swick had been injured for two years, so ring rust obviously showed, but he did find a way to get back to his winning ways. Brown is enjoying his longest win streak since three years ago, and with a win here, he will have gone from almost cut to a top 25 fighter in MMA. This should be an awesome fight, and I believe both guys will trade shots but Swick will utilize his wrestling to get this one to the ground at some point, where he will submit Brown.
Our next fight is going to fireworks, and I can’t wait. There is legit beef in the air, and blood to spill in this one. Rory MacDonald looks to continue his rise in the welterweight division, as he pulled B.J Penn out of retirement to challenge him. Penn accepted, and it’s been a war of words since. MacDonald at only 23, is already 4-1 in the UFC with some big wins. His wrestling mixed in with one of the most accurate ground and pounds games, is a big reason why will be a future champ one day. Penn is a complete fighter, and something I don’t think MacDonald has ever faced. Given the age difference, and MacDonald with the edge in cardio, this could be a tough one for Penn. BUT, I think Penn can stuff MacDonald’s takedowns, and even if Penn succumbs to one, his BJJ will get him back on the feet unlike MacDonald’s other opponents in the past. I honestly don’t think MacDonald will want any part standing up with Penn once he gets cracked, but it will be too late to decide otherwise when Penn lays him out early. Penn via KO early!
Our co-main event has big implications because the winner will be the next contender to the light heavyweight belt. This fight is so interesting because on one hand, Alexander Gustafsson‘s rise has been so quick, and everyone thinks he is the one to challenge Jon Jones given his long limbs as well. For Mauricio Shogun Rua, it’s a chance at regain his glory, and getting that belt back. Although Shogun looked lackluster in his last fight, although for us fans it was a war, if you were to really access that fight, it was sloppy. But, make no mistake, Shogun did what he needed to do, and delivered for the fans. Now, Shogun needs to be technical because Gustafsson has the ability to pick you apart on the feet, that of a similar fight style like guerilla warefare. This is a tough one to call, but I think Shogun can hang around the entire fight, and with that I believe Shogun will find a way to get this one to the ground, where he will finish Gustafsson via strikes.
What an exciting main event between two guys who always bring it! Ben Henderson will look to defend his belt for the second time, and it’s hard to believe that given his quick accension in the UFC. Nate Diaz on the other hand since returning to lightweight has been a monster, picking apart some title contenders in his path to the belt. This one is tough to call as well because Diaz is so good everywhere except I think Henderson might be the right man to beat him. Henderson has some powerful leg kicks, and his wrestling, especially his top game has the potential to pin Diaz and beat him up. But, if Henderson keeps this one standing, I don’t see him winning the encounters because Diaz utilizes his reach so well, and it really throws off his opponents. I’m up in the air with this one because I think these guys match up so well, each have there strengths but not by much to overpower each other totally. I’m going to go with Diaz to edge out a decision, but I tell you what I would not be surprised to see it go the other way like in the Edgar fights.
Posted in UFC/MMA | Tagged: Alexander Gustafsson, Ben Henderson, BJ Penn, Dana White, Facebook, Fuel TV, FX, Lightweight Championship, Matt Brown, Mike Swick, MMA, Nate Diaz, Predictions, Rory MacDonald, Shogun Rua, UFC, UFC on Fox 5 | Leave a Comment »
11/18 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 12/16*
Posted by KDog13 on November 18, 2012
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (23-2, 17-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Nick Diaz #4
2. Johny Hendricks (14-1, 11-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #8
3. Carlos Condit (28-6, 5-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Rory MacDonald #6
4. Nick Diaz (26-8, 7-5 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
5. Jon Fitch (24-4-1, 14-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Demian Maia #10
6. Rory MacDonald (14-1, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #3
7. Martin Kampmann (20-6, 11-5 UFC)
8. Jake Ellenberger (28-6, 7-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Johnny Hendricks #2
9. Josh Koscheck (17-6, 15-6 UFC)
10. Demian Maia (17-4, 11-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Jon Fitch #5
11. Nate Marquardt (32-10-2, 1-0 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Tarec Saffiedine #NR
12. Diego Sanchez (23-5, 12-5 UFC) *Next Fight: Takanori Gomi @ LW
13. Mike Pyle (24-8-1, 9-3 UFC)
14. Rick Story (14-6, 7-4 UFC)
15. Thiago Alves (19-8, 11-5 UFC)
16. John Hathaway (17-1, 7-1 UFC)
17. Dong Hyun Kim (16-2-1, 7-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Siyar Bahadurzada #19
18. B.J Penn (16-8-2, 11-8-2 UFC)
19. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Dong Hyun Kim #17
20. Tyron Woodley (10-1, 8-1 Strikeforce)
21. Kazuo Misaki (25-11-2, 2-0 Strikeforce)
22. Paul Daley (30-12-2, 1-0 BFC)
23. Ben Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Karl Amoussou #NR
24. Jay Hieron (23-5, 0-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Erick Silva #NR
25. Mike Pierce (16-5, 7-3 UFC)
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC) removed for inactivity*
*Brian Ebersole is moving down to lightweight, removed from welterweight*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) removed from the list due to retirement*
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10/2 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 10/14*
Posted by KDog13 on October 2, 2012
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (21-2, 17-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #2
2. Carlos Condit (28-5, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
3. Nick Diaz (26-8, 7-5 UFC) *Suspended*
4. Johny Hendricks (13-1, 10-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Martin Kampmann #6
5. Jon Fitch (24-4-1, 14-2-1 UFC)
6. Martin Kampmann (20-5, 11-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Johny Hendricks #4
7. Jake Ellenberger (28-6, 7-2 UFC)
8. Josh Koscheck (17-6, 15-6 UFC)
9. Rory MacDonald (13-1, 4-1 UFC) *Next Fight: BJ Penn #12
10. Demian Maia (17-4, 11-4 UFC)
12. Nate Marquardt (32-10-2, 1-0 Strikeforce)
12. B.J Penn (16-7-2, 11-7-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Rory MacDonald #9
13. Diego Sanchez (23-5, 12-5 UFC)
14. Rick Story (14-6, 7-4 UFC)
15. Thiago Alves (19-8, 11-5 UFC)
16. Mike Pyle (23-8-1, 8-3 UFC) *Next Fight: James Head #NR
17. John Hathaway (17-1, 7-1 UFC)
18. Dong Hyun Kim (15-2-1, 6-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Paulo Thiago #NR
19. Mike Swick (15-4, 12-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Matt Brown #NR
20. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC)
21. Tyron Woodley (10-1, 8-1 Strikeforce)
22. Kazuo Misaki (25-11-2, 2-0 Strikeforce)
23. Paul Daley (30-12-2, 1-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Kyle Baker #NR
24. Ben Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Karl Amoussou #NR
25. Jay Hieron (23-5, 0-3 UFC)
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC) removed for inactivity (1 year +)*
*Brian Ebersole is moving down to lightweight, removed from welterweight*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) removed from the list due to retirement*
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5/27 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 8/4*
Posted by KDog13 on May 27, 2012
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (21-2, 17-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #2
2. Carlos Condit (28-5, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
3. Nick Diaz (26-8, 7-5 UFC) *Suspended*
4. Johny Hendricks (13-1, 10-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Martin Kampmann #6
5. Jon Fitch (23-4-1, 13-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Erick Silva #27
6. Martin Kampmann (20-5, 11-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Johny Hendricks #4
7. Jake Ellenberger (27-6, 6-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Josh Koscheck #8
8. Josh Koscheck (17-6, 15-6 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger *7
9. Rory MacDonald (13-1, 4-1 UFC) *Next Fight: BJ Penn #12
10. Diego Sanchez (23-5, 12-5 UFC)
11. Nate Marquardt (32-10-2, 1-0 Strikeforce)
12. B.J Penn (16-7-2, 11-7-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Rory MacDonald #9
13. Rick Story (14-5, 7-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Demian Maia #15
14. Thiago Alves (19-8, 11-5 UFC)
15. Demian Maia (16-4, 10-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Rick Story #13
16. Mike Pyle (23-8-1, 8-3 UFC)
17. John Hathaway (16-1, 6-1 UFC) *Next Fight: John McGuire #NR
18. Dong Hyun Kim (15-2-1, 6-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Paulo Thiago #NR
19. Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC)
20. Mike Swick (15-4, 12-4 UFC)
21. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC)
22. Tyron Woodley (10-1, 8-1 Strikeforce)
23. Kazuo Misaki (25-11-2, 2-0 Strikeforce)
24. Paul Daley (30-12-2, 1-0 BFC)
25. Ben Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC)
26. Jay Hieron (23-5, 1-0 LFC)
27. Erick Silva (15-2, 2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Jon Fitch #5
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Brian Ebersole is moving down to lightweight, removed from welterweight*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) removed from the list due to retirement*
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1/29 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 5/16*
Posted by KDog13 on January 29, 2012
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (21-2, 17-2 UFC)
2. Carlos Condit (28-5, 5-1 UFC)
3. Jake Ellenberger (26-5, 6-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Martin Kampmann #9
4. Nick Diaz (26-8, 7-5 UFC)
5. Johny Hendricks (13-1, 8-1 UFC)
6. Jon Fitch (23-4-1, 13-2-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Aaron Simpson #NR
7. Jake Shields (27-5-1, 2-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Ed Herman #NR (MW)
8. Josh Koscheck (17-6, 15-6 UFC)
9. Martin Kampmann (19-5, 10-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #3
10. B.J Penn (16-7-2, 11-7-2 UFC)
11. Diego Sanchez (23-5, 12-5 UFC)
12. Rory MacDonald (13-1, 4-1 UFC)
13. Tyron Woodley (10-0, 8-0 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Nate Marquardt #NR in WW
14. Rick Story (13-5, 6-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Mike Pierce #NR
15. Thiago Alves (19-8, 11-5 UFC) *Next Fight: Siya Bahadurzada #17
16. Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC)
17. Siyar Bahadurzada (21-4-1, 1-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Thiago Alves #15
18. Kazuo Misaki (25-11-2, 2-0 Strikeforce)
19. Paul Daley (29-12-2, 1-3 Strikeforce)
20. Ben Askren (10-0, 7-0 BFC)
21. Jay Hieron (22-5, 3-1 BFC) *Next Fight: Mike Bronzoulis #NR
22. John Hathaway (16-1, 6-1 UFC)
23. Dong Hyun Kim (15-1-1, 6-1-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Demian Maia #NR (WW)
24. Anthony Johnson (10-4, 7-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Dave Branch #NR
25. Brian Ebersole (49-14-1, 3-0 UFC) *Next Fight: TJ Waldburger #NR
26. Paulo Thiago (14-4, 4-4 UFC)
27. Charlie Brenneman (15-3, 4-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Erick Silva #NR
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) removed from the list due to retirement*
*Mike Swick Removed for not fighting within a year*
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10/30 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 1/18*
Posted by KDog13 on October 30, 2011
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (21-2, 17-2 UFC)
2. Nick Diaz (26-7, 7-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #3
3. Carlos Condit (27-5, 4-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Nick Diaz #2
4. Jake Ellenberger (25-5, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Diego Sanchez #10
5. Johny Hendricks (12-1, 7-1 UFC)
6. Jon Fitch (23-4-1, 13-2-1 UFC)
7. Jake Shields (26-5-1, 1-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Yoshihiro Akiyama #NR in the WW yet
8. Josh Koscheck (16-5, 14-5 UFC) *Next Fight: Mike Pierce #NR
9. B.J Penn (16-7-2, 11-7-2 UFC)
10. Diego Sanchez (23-4, 12-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #4
11. Tyron Woodley (10-0, 8-0 Strikeforce)
12. Paul Daley (29-11-2, 1-2 Strikeforce)
13. Martin Kampmann (18-5, 9-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Thiago Alves #15
14. Rick Story (13-5, 6-3 UFC)
15. Thiago Alves (19-7, 11-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Martin Kampmann #13
16. Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC)
17. Paulo Thiago (14-3, 4-3 UFC) *Next Fight: Siyar Bahadurzada #NR
18. Ben Askren (9-0, 6-0 BFC)
19. Jay Hieron (22-5, 3-1 BFC)
20. Dong Hyun Kim (15-1-1, 6-1-1 UFC)
21. Anthony Johnson (10-4, 7-4 UFC)
22. Brian Ebersole (49-14-1, 3-0 UFC)
23. Charlie Brenneman (14-3, 3-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Daniel Roberts #NR
24. Rory MacDonald (12-1, 3-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Che Mills #NR
25. John Hathaway (15-1, 5-1 UFC)
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) jumped back into the top 25 but due to retirement is removed from the list*
*Mike Swick Removed for not fighting within a year*
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8/28 MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25 *Updated 10/9*
Posted by KDog13 on August 28, 2011
MMA Welterweight Division Rankings Top 25
1. George St. Pierre (21-2, 17-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Carlos Condit #6
2. Jon Fitch (23-3-1, 13-1-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Johny Hendricks #NR
3. Nick Diaz (25-7, 6-0 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: BJ Penn #8
4. Carlos Condit (27-5, 4-1 UFC) *Next Fight: George St. Pierre #1
5. Jake Ellenberger (25-5, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Diego Sanchez #9
6. Jake Shields (26-5-1, 1-2 UFC)
7. Josh Koscheck (16-5, 14-5 UFC)
8. B.J Penn (16-6-2, 11-6-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Nick Diaz #3
9. Diego Sanchez (23-4, 12-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Jake Ellenberger #5
10. Rick Story (13-4, 6-2 UFC) *Next Fight: Martin Kampmann #14
11. Thiago Alves (18-7, 10-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Papy Abedi #NR
12. Tyron Woodley (9-0, 7-0 Strikeforce)
13. Paul Daley (28-11-2, 1-2 Strikeforce) *Next Fight: Luigi Fioravanti #NR
14. Martin Kampmann (17-5, 8-4 UFC) *Next Fight: Rick Story #10
15. Matt Hughes (45-9, 18-7 UFC)
16. Paul Thiago (14-3, 4-3 UFC)
17. Jay Hieron (22-4, 3-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Ben Askren #21
18. Dong Hyun Kim (14-1-1, 5-1-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Sean Pierson #NR
19. Anthony Johnson (10-3, 7-3 UFC)
20. Charlie Brenneman (14-3, 3-2 UFC)
21. Ben Askren (8-0, 5-0 BFC) *Next Fight: Jay Hieron #17
22. Rory MacDonald (12-1, 3-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Brian Ebersole #22
23. Brian Ebersole (48-14-1, 2-0 UFC) *Next Fight: Rory MacDonald #23
24. Mike Pyle (21-8-1, 4-3 UFC)
25. John Hathaway (15-1, 5-1 UFC) *Next Fight: Matt Brown #NR
*NR = Not Ranked*
*Chris Lytle (31-18-5, 10-10 UFC) jumped back into the top 25 but due to retirement is removed from the list*
*Mike Swick Removed for not fighting within a year*
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UFC Matchmaking: Welterweights
Posted by KDog13 on August 20, 2011
*The number indicates what I have ranked them of the top 25 in their division, NR means Not Ranked*
Jon Fitch #2 vs Johny Hendricks #NR
Fitch has been cleared for full contact after recovering from shoulder surgery the last 3 months. It has been rumored that Fitch wants to and probably will be competing on the UFC 139 card. It has also been rumored that Johny Hendricks would be the opponent. Stylistically I like this fight. Both guys tend to use there wrestling, so it could prompt us to see more of there stand up then usual. Hendricks is 6-1 in the UFC and is ready for a step up in competition. I’m not sure if this is the right step up in competition but it’s ultimately what the UFC says.
Brian Ebersole #22 vs Mike Swick #NR
Brian Ebersole can be summed up in a sentence as the guy who rocks a hairow and attempts kart wheel kicks. Besides that in his time in the UFC he has proved to be a tough competitor in the welterweight division. Ebersole has said that he would rather face off against the veterans of the sport like Matt Serra. Unfortunately, Serra is bloated at the moment and a return isn’t imminent. With that said, how about a veteran in Mike Swick? Of course, a Swick fight would require some extra time due to Swick recovering from knee surgery. Swick is 9-3 in the UFC, and has lost his last 2 fights. He is a veteran of the sport, and still is a decent “named” fighter. He almost got to fight GSP but couldn’t beat Dan Hardy in a title eliminator. Since that loss, the woes continued. If Swick is healthy after this surgery this would be an intriguing fight.
Paulo Thiago #15 vs Rory MacDonald #21
Paulo Thiago faces off against David Mitchell at UFC 134. I fully expect him to win, and I don’t know how this match was made. Anyways with that said, after he wins I’m assuming, how about a fight with a rising superstar? Rory MacDonald has looked amazing in his time in the UFC. If not for the last second defeat to Carlos Condit, he would have been the split decision victor. Since the lost he has put together a 2 fight win streak and hasn’t looked backed. Thiago was once that rising prospect, and started out with a bang, knocking out Koscheck. Since then he is 2-3, losing 2 in a row. A fight like this can get his name back out there. As for Rory, a win over Thiago would further more build up the hype.
Dong Hyun Kim #19 vs Mike Pyle #23
Dong Hyun Kim was almost very near being talked about as a possibility for number one contender. Those talks stopped when Carlos Condit put him to sleep, as well as suffering his first career loss. He needs to get back in there, and start building his resume over. A good start would be against a crafty veteran in Pyle. Pyle is known for bullying some of the younger fighters in the UFC. At UFC 133, the younger fighter Rory bullied him and snapped a 3 fight win streak in the process. With both fighters streaks halted by young guns, I’d like to see this veteran battle.
Claude Patrick #NR vs Matt Brown #NR
Patrick is 3-0 in the UFC, and is underrated in my opinion. He hasn’t exactly faced off against top competition but in his three fights so far, he has looked good. His recent fight was against Daniel Roberts, where he absolutely dominated “ninja” for 3 rounds. Brown on the other hand most recently beat John Howard in a pretty good fight. Brown was more than likely fighting for his job after he had dropped 3 straight before it. Although his record stands at 12-10, make no mistake he is a pretty good fighter and always brings it. This would be a good fight, maybe for UFC 137?
Duane Ludwig #NR vs Yoshihiro Akiyama (#17 in the middleweight division)
This would be a fun fight to see. It would be a stand and bang affair with someone getting knocked out. Either that or a 3 round fight of the night. It would be interesting to see how Akiyama fights at welterweight, also with the thought of being cut in his mind. Ahh nevermind, his style will always be to take some punishment and deliver some back. Ludwig would be an awesome opponent for his style. I’m getting amped even thinking about it.
Dan Hardy #NR vs Brian Foster #NR
Hardy’s next fight will be for his job I fully expect. With that in mind, how about a fight against a fighter that has never gone to a decision in his career. That’s right, how about against Brian Foster. 20 fights, no decisions. Either he KO’s or submits you or you KO or submit him. This would be an awesome fight, especially for Dan Hardy who has had the knack for decision fights lately.
Dennis Hallman #NR vs Carlos Eduardo Rocha #NR
The battle of the submission artist! Who will submit who?
Sean Pierson #NR vs Amir Sadollah #NR
Sadly for Pierson he went from fighting Foster to then instead fighting Ellenberger. We all know how that went for “Pimp Daddy”. Sadollah just can’t win 3 fights in a row. Just when you think he will rise in the ranking, he falls back down. Both these guys need wins, so i’d be interested to see who wants it more.
Mike Pierce #NR vs Rich Attonito #NR
2 wrestlers, around the same rankings. Let one rise, and one fall. I must add though, I don’t understand the Pierce hype, he’s never actually beaten anyone special. Anyways a win over Attonito would be a good start of building a resume over.
VS
VS
James Wilks #NR vs winner of Erick Silva #NR vs Luis Ramos #NR
The absolute bottom of the welterweight division, nuff said.
*Left out Matt Serra, although I recently seen a article he’s gonna start shedding pounds. I think it will take awhile, he looked pretty big*
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