UFC 104 Yushin Okami v. Chael Sonnen

Yushin Okami and Chael Sonnen have a similar skill set and tactics, but Okami is stronger than Rich Franklin and almost submitted Franklin several times.  Neither fighter is a natural boxer so this may become a slow grapple or ground match.  Okami should have the skills to put Sonnen away, and my system predicts Okami by a considerable margin.

UFC 104 Cain Velasquez v. Ben Rothwell

 Cain Velasquez v. Ben Rothwell - This fight is a remake of the Andrei Arlovski v. Ben Rothwell matchup, except Cain Velasquez hasn't been knocked out.  Velasquez does not have the complete skill set of Arlovski but he is a better wrestler and can bang with the toughest, and Rothwell has been knocked out badly.  My system predicts Velasquez by a considerable margin.

Dream 11 Sakuraba V. Rubin Williams

Sakuraba has been in wars with tougher and more rounded opponents than Williams.  As we saw last week in The Ultimate Fighter (Kimbo Slice versus Roy "Big Country" Nelson) that a puncher's chance only happens when they stay on their feet. Look for Sakuraba to use those winging punches to drive in and grapple the boxer.  Of course, Williams knows this, but knowing and defending are two different things. My system predicts Sakuraba by a considerable margin. (Correct )

MFC 22 Macdonald v. Lutter

Macdonald v. Lutter - Jason Macdonald has all the physical tools like Anderson Silva (height, reach, athleticism) to defeat the smaller stockier Travis Lutter. Lutter is notorious for low endurance and mental toughness and so long as MacDonald doesn't rush the fight, allows Lutter to get tired, then eventually he will win. My system predicts Macdonald by a landslide. (Wrong Nick Russell  got this one)

MFC 22 John Alessio v. Luigi Fioravanti

John Alessio v. Luigi Fioravanti - John Alessio is an underrated fighter and Luigi Fioravanti is coming off his first knockout loss  to Anthony "Rumble" Johnson.  Fioravanti's loss to Johnson demonstrated bad tactics against a man with a 78 inch reach (at 170).  My system indicates Alessio will win by a considerable margin. (CORRECT PICK - unlike Nick Russell at http://www.profighting-fans.com/articles/mfc-22-preview_092909.html  )

Rampage Sighting - A Team

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59642

Rampage Jackson has been spotted doing more than arguing with UFC president Dana White.  He is in my hometown of Vancouver BC Canada for the filming of The A Team movie.

UFC 104 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson v. Yoshiyuki "Zenko" Yoshida

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson v. Yoshiyuki "Zenko" Yoshida - Yoshida is now training with Greg Jackson, AKA Yoda, and that will mean he comes into the fight prepared and with a better strategy.  However, "Rumble" Johnson has an 8 inch reach advantage so unless Zenko can teleport onto Johnson's side for another impressive anaconda choke, this will be a quick victory for Anthony "Rumble" Johnson.  My system predicts an overwhelming decision for Johnson