UFC 128 Predictions

Mike "Quicksand" Pyle vs. Ricardo Almeida
Both fighters have plenty of experience in other organizations, but both are getting up there in age.  I would be surprised to see this fight end early.  Pyle is the more experienced fighter, although not in the UFC as long, and seems to have a better submission game, so look for Pyle to pick up a decision victory.  This fight is also going to be broadcast on Facebook, so check it out there.


Kurt Pellegrino vs. Gleison Tibau
Aside from seeming to be the fan favorite, Pellegrino also seems to be the more well rounded fighter although both specialize in BJJ.  Despite having fewer fights under his belt and not fighting in the last 8 months, Pellegrino is still the more veteran figher, so look for him to pull off a Submission or TKO in round 3.   This fight is also going to be broadcast on Facebook, so check it out there.

 
Brendan Schaub vs. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic
I like Cro Cop.  I respect his career.  Almost everyone can say the same.  But he just isn't able to perform nearly as good as he used to.  Schaub has been on an impressive roll lately, beating Gabriel Gonzaga.  Look for a round 2 TKO from Schaub.

Kamal Shalorus vs. Jim Miller
Not only does Jim Miller have much more experience, he has also fought a higher caliber of fighters in the UFC.  Even though Miller has had troubles finishing fights lately, he should manage a relatively easy decision.


Eddie Wineland vs. Urijah "The California Kid" Faber
Faber is the favorite of almost everybody.  Even though Faber is new to bantamweight, he seems to be doing even better now.  Its tough for anybody to bet against this former NCAA champ, so look for Faber to finish this fight.


Dan Miller vs. Nate "The Great" Marquardt
Marquardt seems to be the experienced fighter here, but also always seems to be 'on a comeback'.  Still, Marquardt's skills are more diverse with splitting his training across multiple camps and always shows some promise towards the belt.  Look for Marquardt to snag a TKO or decision.

Jon Jones vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
Everyone seems to be split on this fight, with slightly more going for Jones.  However, Shogun definitely has the skills to pick up the victory.  Shogun is also the much more rested fighter, with Jones just fighting 2 months ago.  As long as Shogun manages the balance of having his knees strong enough for this war, and not getting ring rust, I give a small edge to Shogun.