UFC 129 Predictions
Welcome to the first of many Kail’s Fight Predictions!
So from now on I will be posting my predictions for most major MMA events the week of the fights. Today’s predictions are for the highly anticipated UFC 129 with the headlining fight GSP vs. Jake Shields. Also on the card—the co-main event: Jose Aldo defending his UFC 145 belt for the first time against Mark Hominick. And returning to the octagon possibly for the last time is “Captain America” Randy Courture. He will be facing a dangerous opponent in Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida.
Starting off the night of televised fights will be the Spike Prelims:
Pierson vs. Ellenberger: Prediction = Ellenberger
Ellenberger should win this fight with his superior wrestling and heavy hands. I see him taking Pierson down and applying some vicious ground and pound. With Ellenberger’s great wrestling pedigree this fight shouldn’t be a problem for him.
Diaz vs. Macdonald: Prediction = Diaz
I’m picking Nate Diaz to win this fight. Nate’s awkward but effective striking combined with his great BJJ skill set is a tough match for any opponent.
UFC pay-per-view:
Bocek vs. Henderson: Prediction = Henderson
Coming off a highlight reel loss with a super kick to the face, I am sure Henderson is coming out to try to make a name for himself in the UFC. With his superior athleticism and experience in the cage, I have Henderson taking this fight.
Couture vs. Machida: Prediction = Machida
Unfortunately, I’m going to have to vote against Couture. As much as it pains me to say this—I think this one will be in favor of the ever elusive Dragon Lyoto Machida. With Machida’s speed, ability to strike, and skill in creating distance with ease I see Couture having a hard time executing his game plan of dirty boxing against the cage to obtain the takedown and ground a pound.
Matyushenko vs. Brilz: Prediction = Matyushenko
Aldo vs Hominick: Prediction = Aldo
This being Aldo’s first appearance in the UFC and first UFC title defense I see him coming out and putting on a clinic against Homminick. There are just not many areas that Homminick has a chance of beating Aldo at in this fight.
St. Pierre vs Shields: Predictions = St. Pierre
This fight should be a no brainer. St. Pierre is unstoppable at 170lbs. I agree that Shields will be his toughest match to date but still…Shields is not on the same level as GSP. In every aspect of the game GSP is far superior except for jiu jitsu, where he is only slightly superior. GSP’s ability to combine all aspects of the MMA game and stick to a game plan in each fight (usually just to put his opponent in the worse position possible) is the number one reason why GSP will win this fight and many more to come.
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