Tonight on the Sirius Fight Club (Sirius Channel 127) I'll be discussing the stacked UFC 94 show with Randy Gordon and Chris Thomas. Mike Goldberg and Marc Ratner are expected to call in from Las Vegas with analysis and weigh-in results, so be sure to check out what expects to be a fun program. Matt Serra was to join us in the studio, but I was told today he's under the weather.
Each of us will be asked for predictions and why. Here's a sneak preview of what I see happening tomorrow night:
Georges St. Pierre vs. B.J. Penn
Penn moving up in weight could cost him stamina wise, but he won’t go down without a fight. St. Pierre remains intensely focused and unflappable since his loss to Serra and (hype or not) dismisses Penn's silly comments on UFC Primetime. GSP via decision.
Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva
Another great bout between a machine (Machida) and a destruction device (Silva). Silva comes off a back injury, and Machida’s style is pure precision and frustrates the hell out of opponents. Machida in a decision.
Stephan Bonnar vs. Jon Jones
We'll see if Bonnar is hurt by being out of action for 15 months or if his training helps him not be affected by rust. Jones is hungry and dynamic, yet with a level enough head and humility to control his aggression and not make a big mistake against a veteran. Jones TKO in Round 2.
Karo Parisyan vs. Dong Hyun Kim
I don’t know much about Kim, though many people thought he didn’t deserve the unamious decision win over Matt Brown. Parisyan is extremely talented and fun to watch. His back is healthy and he’s determined to rebound from that loss to Thiago Alves. Parisyan TKO Round 1.
Nate Diaz vs. Clay Guida
Guida has the edge in experience, an incredible heart and is approaching his peak at age 27, whereas Diaz is still in the developmental stage. The Carpenter TKO in Round 1.
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