OK fight fans here we go! UFC 101 Declaration live on PPV on August 8th, 2009 at 10:00pm ET at the Wachovia Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BJ Penn puts his Lightweight Championship Belt on the line. Kenny Florian in looking to take the belt and give Penn his first loss at 155. Anderson Silva steps up to 205 again and takes on Former Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin.
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B J Penn 5′ 9″ 155 13-5-1 |
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Kenny Florian 5′ 9″ 155 13-3-0 |
I am very excited about this fight. I just don’t care for BJ Penn. I hope Kenny knocks him out like Henderson did Bisping. I think Kenny has looked good in last fight against Joe Steveson and Roger Huerta. He has the tools to take BJ. I think BJ Penn in underestimating Kenny. If Kenny gets Penn to the later rounds it’s possible Penn will gas out.
My pick : Kenny Florian
Round one: BJ lands some great punches on Kenny. They stand in the center and trade. They end up on the fence and do a little dirty boxing. BJ land a huge right and a knee that hurt Kenny but the round ends.
Round Two:Bj lands on Kenny many times but Kenny is starting to land on BJ. BJ land a left hook and uppercut that rocks Kenny, but he comes back and landed some kick and punched on BJ.
Round Three: Bj seems to be slowing down as they trade up against the cage. Kenny just trying to ware BJ out and landing so nice knees.They trade back and forth land punches and kick.
Round Four: BJ takes Kenny down and strts landing short elbows. BJ moves to full mount and then back side mount. BJ moves to full mount and then has Kenny’s back and it is all over BJ Penn wins.
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Forrest Griffin 6′ 3′ 205 16-5-0 |
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Anderson Silva 6′ 2″ 205 24-4-0 |
Wow what a great fight for the fans. I can’t wait to see this fight. Forrest is smart fighter and will finally force Silva to fight. I hope Forrest doesn’t fall under the spell of Anderson Silva and lose his game plan. Anderson is the master of taking a great fighter and make them just look bad. Silva has won his last fights but was very boring doing it. Forrest will bring a whole new game to Silva. Something Silva is no prepared for nor exception from Forrest. I will tell you now my pick is pure heart and not by the numbers. Silva might win but I am not going to pick him.
My pick: Forrest Griffin
Round one: They move to the center of the octagon. Anderson knocks out Forrest in the first round with no problem. Anderson made Forrest like he didn’t know how to fight. Anderson proves he is the baddest man in MMA
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5′ 11″
170
2-0-0
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Johnny Hendricks
5′ 9″
170
5-0-0
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The Ultimate Fighter 7 winner Amir Sadollah steps back in the cage to prove he is the Ultimate fighter. He has no easy task taking on Johny Hendricks witch is undefeated 5-0. Great match up and there should be some firework during this fight.
My pick: Amir Sadollah
Results: Johnny Hendricks won, but the fight was called early.
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6 ‘6″
185
12-5-0
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6′ 0″
185
10-3-0
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This is going to be a big test for Kendall Grove. I hope he has been training hard and learning from past mistakes. Kendall has won his last two fight with wins over Evan tanner and huge win over Jason day. Ricardo is no push over. He had a war earlier this year with Matt Horwich witch he won in decision . This fight also has the potential to be fight of the night.
My pick: Kendall Grove
Results: Kendall was off his game the entire time. Almedia wins with a unanimous decision.
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5′ 11″
155
25-7-1
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5′ 8″
155
19-4-0
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Anytime Josh Neer Steps into the cage you always count on a great fight and could be fight of the night. Josh also has one of the best nick names in MMA ,Josh “the Dentist” Neer. Josh has won his last 4 out of 5 fight with his only loss to Nate Diaz. Josh always comes in shape and ready to fight. Kurt has won his last two fights with wins over Thiago Tavares and Rob Emerson.Kurt has looked really good in his last two fight. This fight should be a fist full of dynamite.
My pick: Josh “the Dentist ” Neer
Results: Neer dominated all three rounds, until the last thirty seconds. It was too little too late. Pellegrino wins a unanimous decision.
The under card
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5′ 9″
155
13-3-0
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5′ 8″
155
27-11-1
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My pick: Aaron Riley
Results: Aaron Riley wins.
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6′ 4″
170
12-2-0
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5′ 7″
170
11-4-0
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My pick: John Howard
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6′ 1′
185
14-2-0
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6′ 0′
185
17-7-1
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I can’t believe this in not on the main card. I would love to see this fight. I really hope they show this on the PPV.
My pick: Thales Leites
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6′ 1″
170
2-0-0
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Dan Caramer
6′ 2″
170
1-0-0
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My pick: Matt Riddle
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George Sotiropoulus
5′ 10″
155
9-2-0
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Rob Emerson
5′ 9″
155
10-7-1
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My pick: Rob Emerson
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Jesse Lennox
5′ 9″
170
14-1-0
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Danillo Villefort
6′ 1″
170
9-2-0
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My pick: Jesse Lennox
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I got the same picks are you on this 101 card with the exception of the Griffin, Silva fight! Damn i want Forrest to win, and i think he could just im going with my head and seeing Silva win this. gonna be a great card though:)
Lightweight Bout – B.J. Penn Vs Kenny Florian – Winner = Kenny Florian
Light Heavyweight Bout – Anderson Silva Vs Forrest Griffin – Winner = Anderson Silva
Welterweight Bout – Amir Sadollah Vs Johny Hendricks – Winner = Johny Hendricks
Middleweight Bout – Kendall Grove Vs Ricardo Almeida – Winner = Kendall Grove
Lightweight Bout Josh Neer Vs Kurt Pellegrino – Winner = Josh Neer
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MMA Punk Reply:
July 28th, 2009 at 1:03 am
mmalink great picks! I only picked Forrest because I really want him to win.
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Twitter: extremejohn
July 27, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Nice picks my brudda, I have to roll with Forrest! Ride or die bitch! hahaha.
I hope he stuns Silva
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MMA Punk Reply:
July 28th, 2009 at 1:00 am
Thanks Extreme John. I hope Forrest stuns Silva too. This is going to be a great UFC. Very excited.
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What Up ?!!! Time for another set of tough picks,although we all pretty much agree on all except for 1 ! I have a gut feeling that if Almeida can and will get Grove to the ground later he can finish this one . With the height & reach advantage Ameida must be working on the perfect “ground,pound & submit game”. I have to go with Almeida . Like you Punk I hope they show Leites vs Sakara: Leites win. Extreme said it “Ride or Die Bitch”. Go Forrest!!! Great job again !!!!
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What up James? Looks like we all are pretty close on our picks!!I’ve got to say that Almeida has got to bring his “ground,pound and submit”game in on a “silver plater” built to perfection!!! With the height and reach advantage that K.G. has will be though to avoid.If Almeida can survive late into the 3rd his ground game can create a victory. This is gonna be a great one but I have to go with Almeida!!! I,m with you that Leites vs Sakara is the best even up battle and needs to be shown on ppv 101. I’m going with Thales also! As the man Extreme says “Ride or Die Bitch” my pick is Forrest too!! Nice one Jon! Great job again James,with or without a contest this is still one hell of a site! Love it!You ready?… You ready? Lets get it on!!!!!
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