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By Frank Hyden, MMATorch contributor Quick Picks:
Dan Miller vs. Rob Kimmons- Kimmons by Rear Naked Choke in the 2nd round
Drew McFedries vs. Mike Massenzio- McFedries by TKO in the 1st round
Jason Brilz vs. Brad Morris- Morris by decision
Joe Lauzon vs. Kyle Bradley- Bradley by TKO in the 1st round
Wilson Gouveia vs. Ryan Jensen- Gouveia by TKO in the 2nd round
Alessio Sakara vs. Joe Vedepo- Vedepo by Triangle in the 2nd round
Televised Fights:
Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer- Alexander has great punching power while Schafer will look to take it to the ground. It's the striker versus the submission guy. I'm going to go with Alexander in this one because I think he's got something to prove to himself after his last fight. He got put out like a cigarette by James Irvin and he's going to take that out on Schafer.
Prediction- Alexander by TKO in the 1st round
Ed Herman vs. Alan Belcher- It seems like both guys would be content to take it the ground. This should be a battle of who's ground and pound is better. I think Belcher will edge Herman out and manage to be on top more and win the decision. I also predict that this fight will not be very exciting. I hope I'm wrong but I don't have high hopes for this one.
Prediction- Belcher by decision
Clay Guida vs. Mac Danzig- This should be a great fight. Both guys have lots of experience but I give Guida the slight edge in terms of fighting better opponents. I would expect that he's learned from his losses and will press the action, so as not to let it go to the judges. I think Danzig will be leading the fight but that Guida will catch him with something and finish him for the TKO.
Prediction- Guida by TKO in the 3rd round
Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer- Neer has the distinct experience advantage but Nate has proven he's a quick learner and that his submission skills are excellent. Neer will probably look to take it to the ground as his submission skills are great as well. I expect lots of reversals and counters but I think Diaz finishes him with an armbar.
Prediction- Diaz by Armbar in the 2nd round
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