UFC 104 Predictions

So I've made a video already talking about Machida vs Shogun but I got bored and decided to write a written blog.

Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio Rua
This fight is simple Machida will win because theres no one in the world that fights like Machida. On the other hand there are tons of mauy thai guys in the world. Also Since Shogun is a very aggressive fighter he will play into Machida's hand and the count striking will pick apart shogun on the feet. I really can't see this fight going to the ground because Machida has excellent take down defense displayed with the fight with Tito. Expect a 3rd round TKO.(If your a online bettor this is the best underdog bet in my opinion.)

Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell

This fight I have Cain. The thing is Ben Rothwell is relative unknown since hes making his UFC debut. But if you do a little research on Ben he is a ex IFL champ and a veteran in mma. The thing is though Ben might get hyped out fighting at the biggest stage in MMA in the co main event. Nerves does crazy things to our bodies. I just can't see Ben performing at the best of his ability. Velasquez has a ton to show for this fight cause he looked like crap when he fought Kongo (but I think he got to much criticism for that fight. Cause Kongo was a big step up from those other guys he previously fought ) and he knows he looked bad and after that fight he even said he wanted to finish Kongo. So I expect to see the best Valasquez I've ever seen. Expect a split decision win from Cain. ( a lot of online bettors have said this is the best underdog bet. But I can't see Cain losing for some reason.)

Josh Neer vs. Gleison Tibau
This fight was tough for me because I'm not a fan of either of these guys. But I'm going to have togo with Tibau and heres why. Both of these guys are vets. They know what their doing in the cage cause their both well rounded so I'm going to go with the guy with more credentials. Grappling advantage I give to Tibau and the thing is Tibau is the bigger fighter. So with the size and grappling advantage I expect Tibau to control the fight and win a decision.

Joe Stevenson vs. Spencer Fisher
Don't even have to explain much Joe is going to win this. He looked extremely good against Nate Diaz he really impressed me. He changed camps to Greg Jackson and now hes a complete new fighter. Standing Fisher has the advantage because Joe is a compact guy with short limbs but once it his the floor Stevenson will win with points and get the unanimous decision

Anthony Johnson vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
I have no clue who these guys are. I have no idea why their on the main card. So I'm going to go with Johnson because the asian guys always screw me over. I think because when they fight in Japan they don't cut weight so they fight at their natural weight. So when they come into the UFC they are considerably smaller then the american fighters. So I'm going togo out on a limb and just say Johnson 2nd round TKO.