UFC 78 Predictions

Ok so we are three days away from UFC 78. Time for some predictions here I guess. These are my picks on the new fantasy game on http://www.ufc.com/ If your not in this game already I suggest you head over and get on it. So Anyway here are the picks.

Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory

I am taking Gono by TKO in the third. I think McCrory is very tough and will give Gono problems, however Gono's experience is going to win out in the end. McCrory is not ready to beat somebody like Gono yet.

Marcus Aurelio vs. Luke Caudillo

I am taking Aurelio over Caudillo by first round submission. I think Aurelio is just going to dominate Caudillo.

Jason Reinhardt vs. Joe Lauzon

Lauzon in the first via TKO. To be honest i have not seen Reinhardt fight yet. But I have been very impressed by Lauzon during his fights and he has a win over a former top contender in Jens Pulver. Look for Reinhardt to get his first loss in his UFC debut. Welcome!!

Chris Lytle vs. Tiago Alves

This one is very difficult to call. I can see Lytle bringing it to the ground and eventually taping Alves. But Alves does have a BJJ background and amazing Muay Thai. I am taking Alves via TKO late in the second. This fight should be a good one to watch though!

Frank Edgar vs. Spencer Fisher

Talk about an exciting fight. I am definitely looking forward to seeing this bout. I think this is just going to be a total war. I am taking Fisher via Unanimous Decision. The kid is just tough and I believe he has fought the better competition.

Ryo Chonan vs. Karo Parisyan

So I looked this fight up on BetUS.com and as it is right now Chonan's line is +250..... So I am putting everything on Chonan. Not that I think he is going to dominate, but I think that this is such a close fight to call that a line like that should be taking advantage of. In actuality I think Karo is going to pull out a Split Decision, but I love Chonan and he is going to make this a great fight. Chonan vs. Silva II anyone?

Joe Doerksen vs. Ed Herman

Gimme Doerkson via Unanimous Decision. I love Herman and I am really pulling for the Kid. Doerksen has been in the cage with much better opponents however. Granted he lost most of them but he has not been submitted since 2001 and thats the only way I see Herman winning this fight.

Thiago Silva vs. Houston Alexander

Another WAR on the card however, unlike Fisher vs. Edgar, this one is definitely not going the distance. Silva is an undefeated, Chute Box trained fighter. Givin how dominant other fighters from Chute Box (Rua, Wanderlei Silva) I think Silva is going to come into this bout with a decent game plan. I am taking Silva via Round 2 TKO, however I am thinking I might be regreting this one at the end of the night.

Finally the big boys.... or maybe the soon to be big boys.... more like adolescents really.

Bisping vs. Evans

They might not be the biggest names for a headline fight but I am really looking forward to this. I think this is a great match up. Both have great stand up. Rashad is also a great wrestler but Bisping showed some decent take down defense against Hammil. I am going to take Rashad via Unanimous Decision. I think he has fought the better opponents (Tito, Lambert, etc.) and will use those lessons in this fight. Bisping is tough though, and I cant see Rashad getting the KO.

So there you have it. If you have anything to say, whether its "Great Picks!" or "Wow you are a fucking retard" I would more than love to hear them.

Oh and BTW... A big happy birthday goes out to.... me! UFC Birthday party baby!!! Beers, Drugs, Fighting, Midget Hookers..... what could possibly be better?