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ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC on Fox 11's Werdum-Browne, Tate-Carmouche, and Cerrone-Barboza fights
Apr 19, 2014 - 11:25:41 AM ROUNDTABLE: Predictions for UFC on Fox 11's Werdum-Browne, Tate-Carmouche, and Cerrone-Barboza fights

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Predict the outcomes of UFC on Fox 11's Werdum-Browne, Tate-Carmouche, and Cerrone-Barboza fights. Who do you think wins each of those, and how?


TOM STRONG, MMATORCH UK CONTRIBUTOR

UFC Fox 11 looks to be a very good card on paper, finished off with a main event between two of the best heavyweights on the planet.

Fabricio Werdum vs. Travis Browne - ranked number two and three respectively within the heavyweight division. The winner of this fight will go onto face the current champion Cain Velasquez.

This fight is so close to call, it really is a coin toss. If Werdum can get Browne to the mat he will have the advantage in the fight, though Browne should have enough to keep the fight standing. If this happens, I really like Browne to come out the winner.

Browne has been the more active fighter recently, fighting three times in 2013, defeating Gabriel Gonzaga, Alistair Overeem, and Josh Barnett all via knockout and inside the first round. Werdum has only fought once in that time, defeating Antonio Nogueria.

Prediction: Browne TKO RD2

Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche. I've always been a huge advocate of women's MMA, and they rightly deserve their place within the UFC. Though I'm a little surprised this is the co-main on Saturday night. Miesha is coming into the fight on back to back losses to Cat Zingano and more recently Ronda Rousey, and will have a lot to prove to keep her relevant within the bantamweight division.

Her opponent Carmouche will also be looking to get back to winning ways, after being defeated by Alexis Davis in November 2013. This fight could go either way, though as she's yet to get a win within the UFC I think Tate will do just enough to get the win.

Prediction: Miesha Tate UD.

Cerrone vs. Barboza is the fight I'm most looking forward to on the night. Both men are very entertaining, and their styles should match up well. Edson Barboza never gets the recognition he deserves, with only one blemish on his record coming at the hands of Jamie Varner. Barboza he has everything to push himself to the top of the lightweight division. Cerrone has been there and done it all, and will prove a very tough test for Barboza. Whilst the fight is standing you have to favour Barboza. Cerrone will have the advantage on the ground, though we all know both men like to engage in a stand up war.

I'm calling it here first, this will be fight of the night.

Prediction: Barboza - TKO RD2


KALE HAVERVOLD, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR

- Browne by TKO, Werdum doesn't offer him a lot on the feet.
- I think Carmouche's tenacity will get her a UD win. This should be a great fight, and could go either way, but I'm leaning toward Liz.
- I think Barboza wins via early round KO. He is a huge dark horse in the division and could very well be in the title talks at the end of 2014.


ALVIN CARTER, MMATORCH SPECIALIST

Browne is on a tear, and I find it hard to see anyone stopping him. He is like if Tim Sylvia evolved in the sport. Werdum has tricks up his sleeve, but Browne might hit him to hard. I think it will be a second round TKO for Browne. I just cannot bet against Cerrone. He has talked about cash flow issues which might make him more eager to try to finish the fight. If he can get going early on and establish his Muay Thai before taking Barbosa to the ground, he can win the fight. The trick is to get Barbosa ready for a stand up fight and change levels before a spinning head kick of sorts connects. Cerrone in with a first round submission, RNC.


FRANK HYDEN, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR

I think Browne knocks Werdum out in the second round, I think Carmouche gets the TKO stoppage over Tate in the third round, and I think Barboza takes the decision over Cerrone. Browne is on a mission and I don't think Werdum can stop him. Tate is really tough, but I think Carmouche has the ability to stop her. I don't think Tate threatens Carmouche enough to win here. And Cerrone has the ability to beat Barboza, but I think he won't get it done. I'm hoping for exciting fights all around, but we'll see. There always seems to be some turd that floats up to the surface to mess things up.


BRAD WALKER, MMATORCH COLUMNIST

I am going with the Browne to KO Werdum in the second round of that fight. Browne has shown great takedown defense and beaten guys above Werdum's level. Miesha Tate will likely best Carmouche on the ground, but if it stays standing I have to give the edge to Carmouche. In the end my pick will be Tate via submission late into the second or third round. Cerrone will eat Barboza alive. I have a lot of belief in Cowboy becoming a title contender and I'm not gonna change that now - expect a quick KO in this fight


CASH NORMAN, MMATORCH CONTRIBUTOR

Werdum-Browne

I am predicting Travis Browne will knockout Fabricio Werdum. Travis Browne is such a dynamic striker and excellent finisher, I think he has more ways to finish the fight. Although Werdum has really developed his muay thai, I think he has to be able to get Browne in the clinch or get a takedown and lock in a submission to win.

Tate-Carmouche

This fight can go either way. I think Carmouche may have a slight edge in the striking department as she may be able to land the heavier shots. If this goes to the ground, I would also favor Carmouche if she gains top control and can implement ground and pound. However, Tate would have the edge in submissions, which is an area Carmouche has shown she's susceptible. I would like for Tate to win, otherwise this would be her third loss in a row, but I am leaning towards Carmouche via TKO.

Cerrone-Barboza

This is by far my favorite fight on the card. It has the potential to be explosive. Cerrone is a wily veteran who is good at setting guys up and finishing them. Barboza is an explosive and very athletic muay thai practitioner with powerful leg kicks. I have been watching Barboza closely since he entered the UFC, and had he not gotten derailed temporarily by his fight with Jamie Varner, I think he would be in the title picture in the lightweight division. However, Barboza does leave himself open to counter strikes and strikes in general and Cerrone happens to be an accurate striker. As much as it pains me to say it, I think Cerrone wins via submission.