BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz
Both of these welterweights are strong puncher, and they each excel at different aspects of the striking game. While Penn has quicker hands, Diaz groves in his rhythm and is able to get into his opponents’ heads rent-free. Diaz is a triathlon athlete and fights with unmatched endurance. As the fight goes on, he doesn’t fade much, and his striking remains highly precise in the later rounds. Penn is also fighting at his slower weight of 170, which could hinder the Prodigy.
Diaz by Decision
Mitrione vs. Kongo
We were all amazed with Kongo’s resilience against Pat Barry, but really he hadn’t proved his chin. He got dropped over three times in a matter of seconds losing partial consciousness, and although he came back one or two more solid strikes from Barry would have ended the fight. Kongo is strong with his strikes, but Mitrione is athletic, smooth and has the footwork to pick him apart.
Mitrione by Decision
Nelson vs. Cro Cop
As painful it is to see Mirko Cro Cop get so brutally knocked out as he tends to, I am afraid it will happen again. Roy Nelson was able to wear three rounds of non-stop Cigano bombs in his UFC 117 matchup against Junior Dos Santos, and was hardly damaged and did the same with Mir. You can say what you want about Roy Nelson’s cardio or weight, but the man has a solid chin and Mirko just doesn’t.
Nelson by KO
Jorgenson vs. Curran
Jorgenson has fought and won in the UFC, and knows the territory. Curran is going to be facing a new level of competition, and even though he was a dominant fighter in his previous setting it’s different when you’re at the highest level of competition.
Jorgenson by Decision
Hioki vs. Roop
George Roop won his last fight, and he is the bigger fighter, but Hioki’s quickness will win him this fight.
Hioki by KO
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