UFC 108 Quick Picks

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Jr. Dos Santos vs. Gilbert Ivel

Dos Santos via KO, round 2

Both guys are very inclined to stand and strike, but Dos Santos is the better striker of the two. He's got faster hands and better combinations. "Cigano" also has youth and a great camp on his side, Black House. Ivel has been out of his prime for a while and Dos Santos should have no problem laying a crushing combo on "The Hurricane" early on in the fight.


Jim Miller vs. Duane Ludwig

Miller via TKO, round 1

This is basically a gimme for Miller, as he lost two opponents (Sherk and Tyson Griffin) and Ludwig is fighting on very short notice. Miller's wrestling and top control should be too much for the ex-kickboxing champ. Ludwig's ground game is non-existent and he'll have a hard time defending against the takedown. Look for Miller to end this quick with GNP or a submission


Joe Lauzon vs. Sam Stout

Stout via Decision

Stout is the better striker and needs to be patient with his striking. Keeping some distance with his striking, he should be able to outlast and outpoint "J-Lau". While Lauzon has the better ground game, he has a tendency to rush his gameplan and it'll be tough to keep Stout on the ground for the sub.


Dustin Hazelett vs. Paul Daley

Daley via TKO, round 1

Daley comes in as the heavier (missing weight) and more confident fighter, with a good deal of experience over Dustin. Even disregarding Daley's previous KO's, he already knows Hazelett's gameplan and shouldn't have a problem keeping this standing. "Mclovin" is going to have a tough time getting this fight to the ground and will get caught coming in for either a takedown or in the clinch with a knee or hook.


Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva

Evans via TKO, round 3

Evans has the striking speed and intelligence to implement the perfect plan to take out Silva. If Silva should tag him, he's smart enough switch to a ground offense and wear out Silva. Thiago's only clear strategy has been to confront his opponents head on. He hasn't shown any real speed or complex striking to pose a real threat to "Sugar".