UFC 140

The super short version of predictions is going up, because it's been kind of a busy week. Anyways, here goes nothing

Mark "The Machine" Hominick vs Chan Sung "The Korean Zombie" Jung
featherweight

Jung is a ton of fun to watch, and has heart like few other in the sport. All that being said, Hominick is simply a far better mma fighter. His stand up is about as clean and accurate as you could possibly find, and he's also extremely under rated on the ground. "The Machine" will just pick Jung apart and most likely get an early stoppage in the first or second round in what will very likely be an entertaining fight.

Hominick via TKO, Rd. 2

Claude "The Prince" Patrick vs Brian "Bad Boy" Ebersole
welterweight

Patrick is stepping in on short notice for an injured Rory McDonald, and while Patrick is a fairly exciting fighter in his own right, this will definitely not be the fight it could have been. Ebersole is simply a beast in all aspects of the game. It's easy to under estimate him, due to his wildly unorthodox approach and wacky chest hair, but over sixty professional fights and nearly fifty wins? Ebersole can bring it. Patrick will definitely bring the fight, but as soon as Ebersole gets it to the ground, the fight will be on it's way to being finished. I see Ebersole getting Patrick to tap early in the third, if not before.

Ebersole via submission (rear naked choke) Rd. 3


Tito "The Peoples Champ" Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio "Minotoro" Nogueira
light heavyweight

This fight was supposed to happen at the Fight Night in Seattle back in March, but as an under card on a pay per view, it makes more sense. Both men are coming off losses and are looking to prove they deserve to stay in the UFC. If Ortiz can impose his wrestling game, and avoid getting beat up on the feet, he may be able to eke out a decision victory, but I doubt that will happen. Nogueira is just too good of a boxer, and like his brother, has a very slick ground game. Ortiz will stay competitive, but Nogueira should win a tight, but decisive victory in the eyes of the judges.

Nogueira via Unanimous decision.


Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira
heavyweight

A rematch of a fight that was won by Mir three years ago is the co main event, and should be every bit as exciting as the first one. A decent underdog, Mir surprised Nogueira with his striking, and beat him up on his way to a second round TKO. There were all sorts of speculations about Nogueiras health afterward, and Nogueira himself admitted to being less than fully healthy leading up to the fight. In any event, if Mir can control the stand up like he did before, and keep his somewhat suspect chin away from the Brazilians power shots, he can likely repeat his performance. Nogueira wants to turn the fight into more of a slug fest, and in those exchanges he can definitely come out on top. Their ground games are both fantastic, so I don't expect to see either one submitting the other. Push come to shove, I gotta side with Mir (shocking I know) by late second round stoppage, or a solid decision.

Mir via TKO, Rd. 2

LIGHT HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion: Jon "Bones" Jones vs. Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida

This will just be a very fun fight to watch. Can Jones do what Shogun did and solve the puzzle that is Machida? Can Machida be the first person to really hit and hurt Jones? I honestly think that the patience Machida has shown in the past will reap benefits, but like everyone else, he will have issues with the pterodactyl like wingspan of the champion. Jones also may struggle to get Machida down, despite his impressive array of trips and sweeps, as Machida has a remarkably stout take down defense. I'd like to say that Machida will be able to do what nobody else has done, and really bring the fight to him, but I just don't see it happening. I think we get a very solid five round fight that sees Machida winning maybe a round, but ultimately, Jones continues his dominance with a sound unanimous decision.

Jones via Unanimous Decision