UFC 126 Predictions

[VCURamFan]

Originally Posted by Llamafighter

you know that they are very good friends, right?

Good friends? Psh, Antonio is Chuck's House Boy!!

[flo]

Originally Posted by rockdawg21

I predict that Joe Rogan will refer to Vitor Belfort as Anderson Silva's toughest fight ever.

I predict that Dana White will call this the biggest event in UFC history.

I concur with your predictions.

[flo]

I pick ~

Belfort - 2nd rd. KO
Rich (it was hard to pick, I really like both guys)
Rocha
Jones
Torres
Kelly
Mendes
Taylor
Yamamoto
Kingsbury
Robertson

My picks...

Vitor Belfort vs. Anderson Silva 2nd round KO.
Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin - Tough choice...Rich is more consistent.
Jake Ellenberger vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha
Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader - I would've liked to see Bader vs Hamill to gauge this one better, but oh well, I'm going with the hype train.
Miguel Torres vs. Antonio Banuelos - Torres is too good.

Preliminary card
Donald Cerrone vs. Paul Kelly - The cowboy should take this handily
Michihiro Omigawa vs. Chad Mendes - Omigawa is better than his record (lots of lightweight losses) but Mendes' wrestling should prevail.
Gabe Ruediger vs. Paul Taylor - I just don't like Godzilla
Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Demetrious Johnson - I don't know...I can never tell how good the Asian fighters actually are until they fight in North America...
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ricardo Romero
Mike Pierce vs. Kenny Robertson

[Neezar]

Originally Posted by flo

I pick ~

Belfort - 2nd rd. KO

Really? Belfort? You know Belfort likes coming forward? And Silva loves that!

I think that Silva may make another awesome highlight reel. Silva really needs that right now, too. And I hate that for Belfort.

[Neezar]

Originally Posted by VCURamFan

Dana's quote after the press-conference yesterday:

This thing could be the most dynamic, incredible (freaking) fight we've ever seen -- or the worst staring competition in the history of mankind.

[flo]

Originally Posted by Neezar

Really? Belfort? You know Belfort likes coming forward? And Silva loves that!

I think that Silva may make another awesome highlight reel. Silva really needs that right now, too. And I hate that for Belfort.

Hey, I had to type something!

[flo]

Of course, ufcfan, Bone Doc & rearnakedchoke picked it the same way...

[Vizion]

Vitor - dec. (hopefully a tko)

Bader - Ryan Bader is not like to fall into the same exact trap other fighters have. I think his power will prevail.

Franklin - I hope Rich ko's the overrated Forrest

Torres

Ellenberger

Cerrone
Mendes
Taylor (tho I am rooting for Gabe!)
Yamamoto
Romero
Pierce

[Neezar]

Originally Posted by flo

Of course, ufcfan, Bone Doc & rearnakedchoke picked it the same way...

I know! But I figured theirs was just wishful thinking. I figured you to be more methodical so I was surprised by your choice.



Although I will not be disappointed if you are right.