The Shaman's UFC 158 Predictions
By Abel Carv
The time has come! Tommorow is the highly awaited UFC 158 card. This will be a card featuring 12 fights split out over 3 shows. The first preliminary card will be on facebook and feature 3 fights. The preliminary card will be on FX and feature 4 fights. The main card will feature 5 fights, being main evented by the highly touted Nick Diaz vs Georges
Preliminary Facebook Card
George Roop vs Reuben Duran
George Roop vs Reuben "Hurricane" Duran is a Batamweight bout. George Roop is a 12-9-1 fighter from Tucson, Arizona, but fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Fighting with a Jiu-Jitsu style, Roop was a formal Rage in the Cage Featherweight Champion, a former Ultimate Fighter competitor, and on his second stint with the UFC. Reuben Duran is a 8-3-1 fighter from Redlands, Califonia. He has a Jiu-Jitsu background, having won Grapplers Quest 6 times. I forsee Reuben Duran winning, because he is very well versed in submission and is the better grappler of these two Jiu-Jitsu fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw vs Issei Tamura
Tyler Jeffrey "The Viper" Dillashaw vs Issei Tamura is another Bantamweight bout. Dillashaw is a 6-1 fighter out of Sacramento, California. He is a former highschool and college wrestler and Ultimate Fighter competitor. Issei Tamura is a 7-3 fighter out of Shinagawa, Japan. He has a Shooto-Wrestling background. I forsee Dillashaw winning, because although Tamura has been known to pick up quick wins, Dillashaw is the more decorated of the two wrestlers.
Rick Story vs Quinn Mulhern
Rick "The Horror" Story vs Quinn "Campamocha" Mulhern is the Facebook Welterweight bout. Rick Story is a 14-6 fighter out of Tacoma, Washington. He is a former college wrestler and a kickboxer. Quinn Mulhern is a 18-2 fighter out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a BJJ fighter and used to fight for Strikeforce. Though Quinn has a better record, I think Rick Story will knock him out.
Preliminary FX Card
John Makdessi vs Daron Cruickshank
John "The Bull" Makdessi vs Daron "The Detroit" Superstar" Cruickshank is a lightweight bout. John Makdessi is a 10-1 fighter out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a kickboxing, shotokan, taekwondo fighter. Daron Cruickshank is a 12-2 fighter out of Wayne, Michigan. Cruickshank is a kickboxing, taekwondo, and wrestling fighter who's previously fought for King of the Cage and was a college wrestler. I believe that the hometown hero, Makdessi will out kickbox Cruickskank.
Dan Miller vs Jordan Mein
Dan Miller vs Jordan "Young Gun" Mein is a Welterweight bout. Dan Miller is a 14-6-1 fighter out of Whippany, New Jersey. He is a Jiu-Jitsu fighter and has held titles in Cage Fury Fighting Championships and International Fight League. Jordan Mein is a 26-8 fighter out of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He is a Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing fighter who has previously fought for Strikeforce. I forsee Joran Mein kicking Dan Miller around for a win.
Antonio Carvalho vs Darren Elkins
Antonio "Pato" Carvalho vs Darren "The Dammage" Elkins is a Featherweight bout. Antonio Carvalho is a 15-5 fighter out of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. He is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing fighter. Darren Elkins is a 15-2 fighter out of Hobart, Indiana. He is a freestyle wrestler. I forsee Antono Carvalho getting an upset using his Jiu-Jitsu skills.
Patrick Côté vs Bobby Voelker
Patrick "The Predator" Côté vs Bobby "Vicious" Voelker is a welterweight bout. Patrick is a 18-8 fighter out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a Muay Thai and Boxing fighter who was an Ultimate Fighter Finalist. Bobby is a 24-8-1 fighter out of Kansas City, Kansas. He is an American Jiu-Jitsu fighter and former Strikeforce fighter. I believe that the hometown fighter, Côté will pick up a win here.
Main Card
Mike Ricci vs Colin Fletcher
Mike "The Martian" Ricci vs Colin "Freakshow" Fletcher will be the maincard's sole Lightweight bout. Mike Ricci is a 7-3 fighter out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a former Bellator and Ultimate Fighter fighter. Collin Fletcher is a 8-2 fighter out of Sunderland, United Kingdom. He is a freestyle fighter and formerly fought for BAMMA. I think that the hometown fighter Mike Ricci will be victorious over Fletcher.
Chris Camozzi vs Nick Ring
Chris Camozzi vs Nick "The Promise" Ring is a welterweight bout. Chris Camozzi is a 18-5 fighter out of Lakewood, Colorado. He is a freestyle fighter and has fought for Shark Fights, Ultimate Fighter, and is a former King of Champions champion. He is also on his second stint with the UFC. Nick Ring is a 14-1 fighter out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is kickboxing/boxing fighter and a former Bellator and Ultimate Fighter competitor. I think Ring will utilize his striking game to beat Chris Camozzi.
Jake Ellenberger vs Nate Marquardt
Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger vs Nate "The Great" Marquardt is a Welterweight bout. Jake Ellenberger is a 28-6 fighter out of Lake Forest, California. He is a boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu fighter who has fought for the International Fight League, BoDog Fight, M-1 Challenge, and Bellator. Nate Marquardt is a 32-12-2 fighter out of Denver, Colorado. He is a boxing, Muay Thai, Pancrase, Jiu-Jitsu, and Gaidojutsu fighter as well as a former Strikeforce champion. I believe that Ellenberger will defeat Marquadt and lead on his quest for the UFC Welterweight championship.
Carlos Condit vs Johny Hendricks
Carlos "The Natural Born Killer" Condit vs Johny "Big Rigg" Hendricks is a Welterweight bout to determine the Number One Contender for the UFC Welterweight Championship to face the winner fof the main event bout. Carlos Condit is a 28-6 fighter out of Albuquerke, New Mexico. He is a Kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu fighter as well as the former UFC Interim Welterweight Champion and the former WEC Welterweight Champion. Johny Hendricks is a 14-1 fighter out of Dallas, Texas. He is a boxer and wrestler and the former wrestler in college. I forsee Carlos Condit using his diverse arsenal to put him back in the UFC title picture.
Georges St-Pierre vs Nick Diaz
Geroges "Rush" St-Pierre vs Diaz is the higly anticipated main event. This UFC Championship Welterweight bout has become very persona and dramatic with accusations from both sides, a work-out no show on the part of Nick Diaz, and bullshit distortions made by the press. The challenger, Nick Diaz is a hungry 26-8-1 fighter out of Stockton, California. Originally being supposed to recieve this title-shot two years ago, Nick Diaz is a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and SAMBO fighter as well as a professional boxer. Diaz is a former Strike Force Welterweight Champion, WEC Welterweight Champion, IFC U.S. Welterweight Champion, IFC Americas Welterweight Champion, and ISKA-MMA Americas Welterweight Champion. The champion, Georges St-Pierre, is a soft-spoken 23-2 fighter out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a Kyokushin kaikan, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter. This is his second term as the UFC Welterweight Champion. I believe that Nick Diaz will outbox GSP, winning the UFC Welterweight Championship and adding to his long list of championships held.
This will be a very action packed card, featuring mostly the Welterweights of the UFC. We will also have a dramatic conclusion to the Epic drama saga of GSP vs Diaz. What do you think will happen? Please leave your comments and opinions in the forumn below. It is 100% free and your words are appreciated.