Alright folks, I'm back, and its time for a preview of Saturday nights card. I'm only going to pick the 4 fights i find interesting, and if you don't like that, well tough :
Evan Dunham (11-1) vs Melvin Guillard (26-8-2, 1 NC) :
In what no doubt is being billed as a classical "Striker vs Grappler" matchup, prospect Evan Dunham, coming off a decision loss to Sean Sherk, takes on veteran Melvin Guillard. Dunham might have the Jiu-Jitsu skills to submit Guillard, but we saw in the Sherk fight that a muscular wrestler who can swarm Dunham may cause him some problems. Expect Guillard to swarm him early, then use his technique boxing to eeke out a close split decision.
Matt Mitrione (3-0) vs Tim Hague (12-4) :
The Co-Main event features TUF alumnus and killer of the myth that was "Kimbo Slice" Matt Mitrione, take on Canadian Tim Hague. Its really hard to cipher Hague : was that loss to Todd Duffee just a fluke, or does he really have no chin? I'm going to have to no, it was no fluke. While he won't go down in 7 seconds like he did to Duffee, Mitrione still had some serious power to keep Kimbo off balance, and he had a chin. Mitrione by TKO
Mark Hominick (19-8) vs George Roop (11-6) :
A fight that has featheweight title implications will feature another Canadian, Mark "The Machine" Hominick take on Team Tompkins teammate and "Korean Zombie" killer, George Roop. It has been stated should Hominick win, he will take on the World Champ Jose Aldo for the 145 pound strap (in Toronto in April). But Roop is fighting for a title shot as well, and may give Hominick more than he bargained for. That being said, expect Hominick to walk away with a split decision.
Yves Edwards (38-16-1) vs Cody McKenzie (12-0) :
Has anybody else ever noticed that if Cody McKenzie wears his hear down, he looks just like V from the film "V for Vendetta"? That being said, I think Edwards is smart enough to avoid trying to go for a takedown in the early going, but eventually will end up on the ground. From there, can i see McKenzie going for his signature move? Has Bart Simpson been unfunny since the writers from "The Simpsons" started recycling jokes back in 1998? the answer to both questions is yes. but will he get it locked in? Not sure, but from the last fight i seen with McKenzie, face crunching hurts. McKenzie by submission.
Ok folks, Opinions? Disagree? agree? think i'm just crazy? Well get back to me. MMArmaggeddon@gmail.com, or tweet me at twitter.com/mmarmaggedon
Until next time, fight fans!
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