UFC 100 Predictions

Lesnar vs. Mir – Although Mir tapped out Lesnar in the first round the last time they fought, Vegas Odds have Lesnar as the favorite [as do fans voting on the UFC website]. How can you go against Vegas Bookmakers AND the fans? My prediction is Lesnar wins [but I’d take Mir if I could could decent odds].

GSP vs. Alves – GSP is looked at as either the greatest pound-for-pound fighter fighting today or second to Anderson Silva.  If GSP can beat Alves [who is currently on a long win streak], he gets that much closer to the hall of fame legacy he wants. Alves is a beast. He’s huge. He’s skilled. He wants the title. My prediction is a GSP victory and we’re one step closer to him fighting Anderson Silva.

Henderson vs. Bisbing – I like both of these guys. I’m surprised that Henderson is the big favorite. While it’s true that Bisping has had the most trouble with good wrestlers, I thought Henderson’s age would be more of a factor. My prediction: Henderson wins a tough fight by decision.

Fitch vs. Thiago – I can’t come up with a better prediction than Ryan Cody when he said: Fitch wins by crazy beard.

Bonnar vs. Coleman – A lot of the popularity of the UFC can be traced back to the first Ultimate Fighter finale when Bonnar and Forrest Griffin stood toe-to-toe for three rounds. It’s said that the ratings for that event continued to go up as the fight went on because fans were calling friends and saying to tune in. Unfortunately, Bonnar’s career since that fight has gone on a very different path than Griffin’s. My prediction: Bonnar wins and perhaps gets a bit closer to becoming a headline UFC fighter.