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HYDEN COLUMN: UFC 88: Breakthrough Predictions
By By Frank Hyden, MMATorch contributer
Sep 5, 2008 - 10:33:28 PM
Quick Picks:
Roan Carneiro vs. Ryo Chonan- Chonan by armbar in the 2nd round
Jason Lambert vs. Jason MacDonald- MacDonald by KO in the 1st round
Tim Boetsch vs. Michael Patt- Boetsch by TKO in the 2nd round
Thiago Tavares vs. Kurt Pellegrino- Tavares by decision
Televised Fights:
Dong Hyun Kim vs. Matt Brown- I don't really know a whole lot about Kim but I got to favor him in this fight against Matt Brown. I just get the sense that he's going to knock out Matt.
Prediction- Kim by KO in the first round
Martin Kampmann vs. Nate Marquardt- I got to go with Kampmann in this one. I think he'll surprise Marquardt on the ground and choke him out.
Prediction- Kampmann by Rear Naked Choke in the 3rd round
Dan Henderson vs. Rousimar Palhares- I think Henderson has the big fight experience and that his overall game will overwhelm Palhares. Rousimar has an outstanding record and is a very good fighter but I think Henderson wins a close decision.
Prediction- Henderson by decision
Rich Franklin vs. Matt Hamill- To be totally blunt, Hamill is out of his league fighting Franklin. To be fair, Matt is still early in his career but that doesn't change what's going to happen in this fight. Hamill will try to caveman pound him but Rich will knock him back and then knock him out.
Prediction- Franklin by KO in the 2nd round
Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans- Chuck is going to be amped and Rashad will have to weather the storm. I think Rashad will acquit himself very well in this fight but I don't think he'll be able to withstand the constant barrage that Chuck will throw at him.
Prediction- Liddell by KO in the 2nd round
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