Fight\Zen

A few short days away from the UFC's first foray into my home town... and I'll be in another state. Such is life, but I implore everyone to get to the show. Make them come back at a time that is convenient for me!

So here you go, my totally biased, completely un-scientific predictions for the main card... love 'em or hate 'em... or shut it, sucka!

BJ Penn (0-1 vs Crisco) vs Kenny Florian (0-1 vs beards)
I want Kenny to win this. He's an exciting fighter, awesome in every way, and quite frankly, a testament to his profession. He is also the Rich Franklin of his weight class. He is the best LW, who can't beat the champ. The psuedo-question of the BJ's condition out, there is nothing Kenny does better then BJ. I don't see this ending any other way than stoppage. No question.
BJ Penn by upside down monkey choke - Rd 2

Anderson Silva (1-0 vs insomnia lately) vs Forrest Griffin (0-1 vs elephantitus of the ears)
When I heard about this fight, I nearly blew my shit. This is the fight Anderson needs, and is a fantastic way for Forrest to prove that he is THE underdog thrilla. If Silva brings his game, Forrest most likely won't stand a chance. He'll probs put Forrest through the ringer, and make him run with magic legs (bam). But he hasn't been there, and is looking a bit cocky. This is the perfect chance for Forrest to step in and show what he's made of. I'm calling upset.
Forrest Griffin by decision - Rd 2

Amir Sadollah (o-1000 vs injury) vs Johnny Hendricks (1-0 vs people who share my awesome first name)
Amir is a future star methinks. Johny Hendricks is going to be a journeyman in about ten fights or so. So where does that leave us? I'd like to see Amir drop some kicking science all over Hendricks. No cheap, easy arm bars. Keep it on the feet, Amir. Smack that sucka around. Thai clinch, knees, end.
Amir Sadollah by Tiger knee - Rd 2

Kendall Grove (1-0 vs hunger pangs) vs Ricardo Almeida (1-0 when tagging with Renzo's foot
Another great clinch game, and Kendall's length makes it that must more interesting. He also has a half decent ground game. Ricardo's got the ground advantage, clearly, but if Grove can keep it on his feet it should end in a butt whoopin'. I smell grove picking Ricardo apart from afar all night and dropping him when Ricardo gets sloppy and shoots. Then blammo...
Kendall Grove by head boot - Rd 2

Josh Neer (0-1 vs charm school) vs Kurt Pellegrino (1-0 vs awesome nicknames)
To steal from a million people, this has FotN all over it. But Neer is strong and tough, and will bash your brains in if given the chance. Plain and simple, Holy Lights Out Batman!
Josh Neer by route canal... with fists - Rd 2

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