Great way to end 2011. The UFC delivered once again with a great card and now we get to look forward for all new things to come in 2012.
As for results, the event started with a featherweight bout between Nam Phan and newcomer Jimy Hettes. Unlike most predicted, Hettes came in with a mission and completely dominated Phan on the feet and the ground, winning the fight via unanimous decision. Alexander Gustafsson battles Vladimir Matyushenko in the next bout in a fight that could send Gustafsson up the ranks to fight in the top 10. As most expected, Gustafsson showcased his striking and TKO'd the veteran Matyushenko in the first round. The third fight of the night was an upset in every single way imaginable. Top WW Jon Fitch has been on a tear in the division taking out B-level fighters trying to fight his way back to the belt. Johny Hendricks on the other hand has been making a name for himself by also taking out fighters with similar skill. Most expected Fitch to use his wrestling to grind out another decision victory, but what happened just in the opening seconds was an eye-opener for sure. Just 12 seconds into the bout, Hendricks hit Fitch with a swinging left that sent Fitch stiff to the canvas. Unfortunately for Fitch, this has sent him way down the WW ladder and has him fighting to find his way back to the top again. Major kudos to Hendricks for the upset victory.
In the co-main event, lightweight trash-talkers Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone faced off in one that was sure to be fight of the night. Nate Diaz completely controlled a fight that didn't even hit the ground. Using his superior boxing, Diaz picked Cerrone apart, leaving the "Cowboy" with not much to throw. Diaz won a unanimous decision and is now expected to face a top ranked LW. After the bout, the two shook hands and hugged. Its good to see Diaz show some respect for once.
In the main event, Brock Lesnar took on HW legend Alistair Overeem in a bout that would determine the number 1 contender for Junior Dos Santos' HW title. I wouldn't have been surprised if Lesnar took this one, because I honestly don't have much faith in Strikeforce fighters. But, as I predicted, Overeem used his superior striking and sent Lesnar down with a liver kick, gaining the victory via TKO and becoming the number 1 contender.
Joe and Jon got 5 points, and Vinny and I (Shawn) got 4 points.
Standings (Final):
Shawn: 118 points
Joe: 106 points
Vinny: 99 points
Jon: 91 points
A big congrats goes to me for winning the 2011 MMA Prediction Contest. A new years post will be coming soon to bring on 2012 and some new things we will be adding to the blog.
Bring on 2012.
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