torstai 11. huhtikuuta 2013

Matches to make after UFC on Fuel TV 9

Losers:

Besam Yousef after going 0-2 he will probably get cut.

Michael Kuiper vs. Alessio Sakara
Kuiper is now 1-2 in UFC. He might get cut, but if not, good potential matchup would be Alessio Sakara who is still in roster even tho he is riding losing streak of 3. Good do or die match up.

Ben Alloway vs. Marcelo Guimares
Alloway is now 1-1 in UFC and after his first lost i'd like to see him face Guimares who is also 1-1 in UFC. Both lost their last fights. This could be another good do or die match up.

Marcus Brimage vs. Antonio Carvalho
After stunning 3-win run Brimage suffered his first lost in UFC. Carvalho lost to tough Elkins in his last fight.
Good matchup but high risk match for Carvalho.

Chris Spång  vs. Pascal Krauss
Spång suffered lost in his UFC debut. I hope UFC gives him another shot even tho he's in crowded welterweight division. Spång vs. Krauss would make decent european match up. Pascal more experience in UFC but Spång was also in Strikeforce so this shouldn't be a problem.

Adam Cella will most likely get cut from UFC. Coming from TUF and losing like that to Uriah Hall and now again tapping in the first round should be end of this UFC journey, atleast for now.

Michael Johnson vs. Edson Barboza
After impressive 3-win streak, 2-loss streak isnt what I expected. Johnson is now 4-4 and has his back against wall. I dont think UFC will cut him. Matchup vs. Barboza would be tough for him but after losing twice to underdogs he needs to redeem himself to stay in UFC. Even tho Barboza has 5-1 record in UFC only win from top guy was from Ross Pearson by controversial split decision.

Robbie Peralta  vs. Eddie Yagin
Peralta suffered his first lost after being 2-0 in UFC. Yagin coming from his first win in UFC against Mark Hominick this would be good test for both of them.

Pablo Garza vs. Jim Hettes
Garza is 3-4 in UFC after his loss. I have a feeling that UFC might cut him but I hope he gets one more chance. Hettes hasnt fought any punching bags so why start now. Awesome match up!

Mike Easton vs. Mitch Gagnon
After promising 3-0 run, Easton has gotten himself in to 2 match losing streak, even though Pickett and Assuncao are definately both top 10 guys. However Easton needs to get pack in win column to keep his spot in UFC. Mitch Gagnon would be easier but still tought match to fight for the contract.

Phil De Fries all I can see is that UFC will cut Phil De Fries.

Ryan Couture vs. Daron Cruickshank
I hope Couture gets another shot after losing his debut. Cruickshank would be good match for Ryan to show that he has what it takes in UFC.

Ilir Latifi  vs. Anthony Perosh
After tough tough debut with huge amount of pressures, Latifi's real debut should be against one-step lower ranked fighter. Perosh is unbooked and coming from a loss so this would be good match up for both of them.

Winners:

Papy Abedi  vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama
Abedi got the win he needed, even tho wasnt in most impressive fashion. Akiyama's UFC career has been disaster. He is in 4 match losing streak and since UFC doesnt seem to want to get rid of him they should give him some1 that he has a chance to beat.

Tom Lawlor  vs. Nick Ring
While Ring slightly higher in rankings and coming off a loss, Lawlor deserves chance to climb the ladders while Ring needs to redeem himself to stay in UFC.

Ryan LaFlare  vs. Hyun Gyu Lim
LaFlare had strong debut even tho it was his first decision victory. Lim would make sense since they both won their debuts and Lim is currently unbooked.

Conor McGregor vs. Manny Gamburyan
McGregor was amazing in his debut. This match up doesnt need explanation. Imagine the intensity of the weight ins. I would love to see this match. Make it happen UFC. IF for once Gamburyan could stay healthy.

Adlan Amagov  vs. Kyle Noke
Another strong debut. Noke would be natural next step for Adlan's UFC career.

Tor Troeng  vs. Buddy Roberts
Cella wasnt a real test for Troeng, but still dont want to throw him to the wolfs, so Buddy Roberts who is 1-1 in UFC would be perfect fit Troeng.

Reza Madadi  vs. Yves Edwards
I was very very suprised when Madadi choked out Johnson. It was huge win for Reza. Considering Madadi is already 34 years old i'd like to think he doesnt want no-profit matches in UFC. Veteran Edwards would be good pick for his next fight.

Akira Corassani  vs. Mike Brown
If Madadi suprised me, Corassani probably suprised me even more, even tho Peralta wasnt the man I expected him to be in this match. Brown and Corassani both in 2 win streak so would be good match for both of them.

Diego Brandao vs. Erik Koch
After Brandaos impressive submission victory. I'd like him to step up in competition and Erik Koch would be tough next challenge for him, but good match up.

Brad Pickett  vs.  Michael McDonald
Pickett showed that he isnt just one punch pony. He asked for McDonald  in postfight interview and this match would make perfect sense and also would probably be awesome standup war.

Matt Mitrione vs. Todd Duffee
Most of heavyweights are booked atm but Duffee is free. This is a match that could happen in future depending how is Mitriones suspension gonna play out.

Ross Pearson vs. Joe Lauzon
Pearson was too tough for Couture but was Couture really in the same level with Pearson?  I dont think so. Pearson's stand up has always been good but i'd like to see him fight straight forward aggression beast Lauzon. Lauzon slighly higher in ranks but he is coming from the loss so this is definately match to make.

Gegard Mousasi vs. Forrest Griffin
Mousasi did just what he needed to do vs. Latifi. I dont know how bad his knee injury is so its hard to say when he's ready for the next war. Most of the LHW are booked at the minute and I believe Gustafsson will face Machida next. Griffin might be good fight for Mousasi since Griffin is just few steps above Gegard in ranks and also coming from the win.

P.S. English isnt my mother language so I'm sorry if there's alot of typos and sentences that dont make sense.

Please share your thoughts about these match ups.

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