UFC 118 Edgar VS Penn

Fight Analysis: Frankie Edgar is a machine… a cardio machine and an attack machine. But BJ is the prodigy. He didn’t get that name by chance, but is just a natural fighter. He is stronger than Edgar and he is more talented than Edgar. He is just not as fast and can tire out. What will happen on this second fight? BJ will be mad. He will be more conditioned and will take this fight to Edgar like he has never seen. BJ will get him to the ground in this matchup and use his excellent flexibility and BJJ skills to end the fight.

Prediction: Penn by Submission

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Fight Analysis: Toney has more than a punchers chance in this battle… he has power behind those hams that is likely not seen in the UFC in any division. However, he is going against a seasoned veteran in Randy Couture. Couture definitely has to watch out for the explosive fists, but he can handle it and will take Toney to the ground. Couture is also very, very well conditioned. I see Randy taking Toney to the ground fairly easily and tiring him out. By the second round all the fight will be out of Toney and Randy will submit him with ease. Could be the first round.

Prediction: Couture by Submission

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Fight Analysis: Even after the Silva debacle, Maia is a well-respected and dangerous fighter. He has serious skills both standing and on the ground (especially dangerous on the ground) and while Miranda has excellent takedown defense, it is just not up to par with the caliber of fighter Demian Maia is. This fight will go to the ground rather quickly, IMO, and this (eventually) will be where Maia finishes.

Prediction: Maia by Submission

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Fight Analysis: I believe that most will pick Florian for this fight and I am no different in that respect. Florian has seen the Gray Maynard type over and over again and truly knows how to deal with him (IMO). While Gray has the potential against Florian, Kenny is a bit quick and agile. He will keep Maynard standing and frustrate the crap out of him.

Prediction: Florian by Decision

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Fight Analysis: Most are saying that Nate Diaz is too young, quick, and talented for Marcus Davis. However – I believe that Marcus Davis may be a little too tough for the current talent-level of Diaz. While Diaz definitely has the reach and the ground game – Davis will get inside that reach and land some power punches that will rock Diaz’ world.

Prediction: Davis by TKO

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