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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
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Former Kansas coach Larry Brown
TRIVIA OF THE DAY
Q: What is Perry Elis's record at Wichita Heights High School?
A: 72-3
Making predictions for upcoming UFC fights
MORNING BREW
The Ultimate Fighting Club returns with a solid-looking pay-per-view this Saturday. The UFC light heavyweight title fight will be headlined by Jon "Bones" Jones and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. This fight is clearly drawing a lot of the attention. Dana White, president of UFC, and Joe Silva, UFC matchmaker, have put together a solid card. Here's my breakdown of predictions for each main card fights.
BEN ROTHWELL (31-7) V.
MARK HUNT (6-7)
Just by looking at the records, this fight doesn't seem like it's going to be too competitive. However, Rothwell hasn't had a fight since beating Gilbert Yvel in June 2010. This will be his return to the cage after tearing his ACL. Hunt's record is 1-6 in the UFC, but he is coming off a victory.
prediction: Rothwell will win by decision, insite of ring rust, but he is clearly in a different class than Hunt. This matchup seems to be made for Rothwell to ease back into the cage and win.
NATE DIAZ (13-7) V.
TAKANORI GOMI (32-7)
This could be a make-or-break fight for both of these Mixed Martial Arts veterans. The winner could secure his job while the loser may be let go. Coming into the UFC, Gomi, the former pride lightweight
champion, was seen as a potential title contender. However, he was disappointed, going 1-2 in three fights. This win could prove he belongs in the UFC. Nate Diaz has spent his UFC career hovering just behind the elites in his division. Finally, at age 26, he is entering his prime. I hope he will reach his potential and take the next step.
Prediction: Diaz by submission. I'll take the "upset" on this fight, even though Nate isn't as good or consistent as his brother Nick. This pick is based more on how underwhelming Gomi has been in the UFC; however, he is desperate and dangerous.
This is a fight between two up-and-coming heavyweights that pits a knockout artist against a submission specialist. Browne is 1-0-1 in the UFC with a knockout against Stefan Struve, while Broughton is 1-0 with a submission victory. A victory
TRAVIS BROWNE (11-0-1) V.
ROB BROUGHTON (15-5-1)
would put one of these guys on the fast track to contention, while the loser will have to go back to the drawing board.
Prediction: Browne by a knockout. For Broughton this is a step up in competition, while both of Browne's UFC fights were against tougher opponents. As long as Browne avoids the submission he should catch Broughton for a knockout.
MATT HUGHES (45-8) V.
JOSH KOSCHECK (15-5)
Hughes, UFC hall of famer and all-time great, returns to the cage for maybe the last time. Even though Koscheck is looking to get back on track for another shot at Georges St. Pierre. Koscheck is a replacement for Diego Sanchez who broke his hand.
Prediction: Koscheck by decision. I want to pick Hughes, but I just don't think that he is good enough to beat a contender like Koscheck. Hughes's biggest strength is his wrestling, but that is also Koscheck's biggest strength. At this point, I think Koscheck can hold off a spirited Hughes.
UFC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
Champion Jon "Bones" Jones (13-1) v.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-8)
These two guys can't stand each other. This fight is as personal as it is about the
championship Jones is the future
of the division, but Rampage is one of the all-time greats and is capable of beating anyone depending on his commitment. This fight pits two great strikers and wrestlers against each other. It should be an exciting fight.
Prediction: Jones by decision. This is the fight I am least confident about. I love me some Rampage and think that this fight is fifty-fifty. But it has been a while since Rampage has fully committed himself, so Jones should outlast him.
Edited by Stefanie Penn
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