Goguen vs. Sabo: UFC 110
This looks like a solid fight card. Two have title implications. There’s a few up & comers looking to take down an established opponent to show they belong in the upper echelon of the UFC. If you’re a fight fan, you should definitely check this one out.
Steve: 138 - 94 (32 perfect picks)
Josh: 134 - 98 (37 perfect picks)
Minotauro Nogueira vs Cain Velasquez
Steve: I think this is one of the toughest fights to call. Velasquez is definitely a solid fighter and possibly the future of the division. But Nogueira has looked great in virtually every fight he has had, aside from Frank Mir. Cain showed that he can tire out as he did in his fight with Kongo… I see Nogueira wearing him out and getting the 3rd round submission.
Josh: When Nogueira fought Mir, he looked like crap. I’d written him off to being too battle weary. Then I find out he was coming off of an illness and he looked amazingly solid against Randy Couture. So what do I take out of that? Noguiera is still a force to be reckoned with. Valasquez is good, but he’s not ready. Noguiera by 2nd round submission.
Wanderlei Silva vs. Michael Bisping
Josh: Bisping has been impressive, but he hasn’t fought a maniac like Silva. I think Silva overwhelms Bisping quickly and wins this in the 1st round by KO.
Steve: Wanderlei may not have won many fights lately, but he is still on a level above the stick and move Bisping. Don’t get me wrong, I have always thought Bisping was a good fighter… he just isn’t on Silva’s level. Silva, by decision.
Joe Stevenson vs. George Sotiropoulos
Steve: Sotiropoulis is a good fighter, but just hasn’t fought on the same level as the well rounded Joe Stephenson. I see Joe Daddy winning in a 2nd round submission.
Josh: This one’s a tough call for me. Sotiropoulos is a tough fighter and he’s been on a tear while Joe Stevenson hasn’t had much luck his last couple times out. I think this is a big fight for George and he may psyche himself out allowing Stevenson to win by decision.
Keith Jardine vs. Ryan Bader
Josh: Bader is a BMF with an undefeated record. Jardine is awkward and is susceptible to being overwhelmed early on. I think Bader is ready to step up to be big leagues. Bader by 1st round TKO.
Steve: Keith Jardine vs Ryan Bader could be the most interesting fight of the night. I think Bader is a well rounded fighter, but Jardine has gone the distance with the best in the world and has only lost to the best strikers around… Thiago Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Houston Alexander. Bader doesn’t possess that kind of power. Jardine, 3rd decision.
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Anthony Perosh
Steve: Crocop has not looked good lately, even in victory. I think if Rothwell takes this, it is time for him to retire. That being said, I am looking for a first round Crocop KO. edit… for some reason, Rothwell is out? I still go Crocop.
Josh: Last minute replacement against one of the most dangerous kickers in the world. How do you think this’ll work out? Crocop by KO in the 1st.
Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Josh: This is do or die for Bonnar. I really hope he pulls this out. I’m rooting for Bonnar by decision.
Steve: I really like Bonnar. I do. But his last two fights he got manhandled by wrestlers. So, who is up against now? A solid wrestler. You gotta go with The Polish Experiment, decision.
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Foster
Steve: Fight of the night! Lytle vs Foster! I hope they show this one. I love whenever Lytle fights, but I think this time, he has his hands full. Foster, by decision.
Josh: I’ll just pick the opposite of Steve and say Lytle by decision.
CB Dollaway vs. Goran Reljic
Josh: CB is a tough guy and fights well, but he’s had some stumbles. Goran might be in to upset CB. Goran by submission in the 1st.
Steve: The old Goran would manhandle Dollaway… but after his back surgery, he just isn’t the same fighter. I am going to guess Dollaway 2nd submission.
James Te Huna vs. Igor Pokrajac
Steve: I really don’t know Ta Huna… but Pokrajic is a training partner of CroCop… which tells me… he will lose. Ta Huna, 2nd KO.
Josh: I actually like Seve’s logic on this. Ta Huna by 2nd round submission.

