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UFC 117: Silva v Sonnen
Date: Aug 07, 2010
Location: Oakland, Calif.
Venue: Oracle Arena
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
I will get the standings updated after this event. The Versus card was solid and a great lead in to what is a nice PPV. The UFC is smart in stacking this one with intriguing match-ps and not letting Silva and Sonnen try to drive the buys. And a side note, Who Dat!
prelims
Dennis Hallman vs. Ben Saunders
Will Hallan’s expirence win out over Saunders superior reach and endurance? Sauders via decision.
Christian Morecraft vs. Stefan Struve
“He’s tall” Kenny Mayne
Charlie Brenneman vs. Johny Hendricks
Should be a nice scrap. Brenneman was on the last TUF right? Gotta go with Hendricks, hopefully impressive so we get him on a main card soon.
Tim Boetsch vs. Todd Brown
Brown via Boetsch already being kicked out of the UFC once.
Phil Davis vs. Rodney Wallace
Davis is a late replacement and Rodney is getting no respect.
Dustin Hazelett vs. Rick Story
Story’s game is perfect for Hazelett to work his submission game. Here is hoping Hazlett isn’t gun shy after the brutal KO against Daley.
Main Card
Junior Dos Santos -330 vs. Roy Nelson +270
Surprised by the line. Nelson is a solid opponent and the most dangerous Dos Santos has faced to date. I like Junior standing but am still curious what happens when/if the fight hits the ground. Nelson is a beast on the mat. But can he get it down? I’ll take the favorite. Keep in mind, winner is in line for HW title shot.
Ricardo Almeida -180 vs. Matt Hughes +155
Another surprising line. I think Almeida is the favorite but figured Hughes name alone would bump him a little at the betting booth. Can Hughes wear down Renzo’s protégé? I could see Hughes taking a decision by outworking Almeida and I’m not sure Almeida can get it to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos -110 vs. Clay Guida -120
Bathroom break.
Thiago Alves -115 vs. Jon Fitch -115
Hopefully Alves brain passes the test this time. I’m trying to figure out how Alves wins but the only shot is keeping it standing and KO Fitch. Well, I don’t think he can keep it standing and I don’t’ think he can KO Fitch.
Middleweight Title Fight
Champ Anderson Silva -450 vs. Chael Sonnen +330
This could be an upset in the making. Travis Lutter fight anyone? Although, I get the feeling Silva reminds everyone why he’s the best in the business.
Date: Aug 07, 2010
Location: Oakland, Calif.
Venue: Oracle Arena
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
I will get the standings updated after this event. The Versus card was solid and a great lead in to what is a nice PPV. The UFC is smart in stacking this one with intriguing match-ps and not letting Silva and Sonnen try to drive the buys. And a side note, Who Dat!
prelims
Dennis Hallman vs. Ben Saunders
Will Hallan’s expirence win out over Saunders superior reach and endurance? Sauders via decision.
Christian Morecraft vs. Stefan Struve
“He’s tall” Kenny Mayne
Charlie Brenneman vs. Johny Hendricks
Should be a nice scrap. Brenneman was on the last TUF right? Gotta go with Hendricks, hopefully impressive so we get him on a main card soon.
Tim Boetsch vs. Todd Brown
Brown via Boetsch already being kicked out of the UFC once.
Phil Davis vs. Rodney Wallace
Davis is a late replacement and Rodney is getting no respect.
Dustin Hazelett vs. Rick Story
Story’s game is perfect for Hazelett to work his submission game. Here is hoping Hazlett isn’t gun shy after the brutal KO against Daley.
Main Card
Junior Dos Santos -330 vs. Roy Nelson +270
Surprised by the line. Nelson is a solid opponent and the most dangerous Dos Santos has faced to date. I like Junior standing but am still curious what happens when/if the fight hits the ground. Nelson is a beast on the mat. But can he get it down? I’ll take the favorite. Keep in mind, winner is in line for HW title shot.
Ricardo Almeida -180 vs. Matt Hughes +155
Another surprising line. I think Almeida is the favorite but figured Hughes name alone would bump him a little at the betting booth. Can Hughes wear down Renzo’s protégé? I could see Hughes taking a decision by outworking Almeida and I’m not sure Almeida can get it to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos -110 vs. Clay Guida -120
Bathroom break.
Thiago Alves -115 vs. Jon Fitch -115
Hopefully Alves brain passes the test this time. I’m trying to figure out how Alves wins but the only shot is keeping it standing and KO Fitch. Well, I don’t think he can keep it standing and I don’t’ think he can KO Fitch.
Middleweight Title Fight
Champ Anderson Silva -450 vs. Chael Sonnen +330
This could be an upset in the making. Travis Lutter fight anyone? Although, I get the feeling Silva reminds everyone why he’s the best in the business.