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UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Matt “The Immortal” Brown (7-7-0) vs. Ryan Thomas (9-2-0)
Most UFC fans will remember Matt Brown as a cast member on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 7, which was eventually won by Amir Sadollah. This is a key fight for Matt Brown in the UFC, who already has a victory over Matt Arroyo and a loss to Dong Hyun Kim, plus could have a losing record of he suffers a loss in this fight. Prior to entering the UFC, Matt Brown already fought UFC veterans Chris Lytle and Pete Spratt, suffering losses to both fighters.. Matt Brown is a fighter who is comfortable with the fight on the feet or on the ground, with seven career victories coming by knockout or submission.. Ryan Thomas has had one prior fight in the UFC, a loss to Ben Saunders by submission at UFC 87: Seek And Destroy. Ryan Thomas is a veteran of the American Fighting Association, Courage Fighting Championships and Extreme Challenge promotions. Ryan Thomas is a fighter known for finishing fights, as none of his eleven career fights have gone to a decision. Ryan Thomas will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with six career victories coming by submission.
My Prediction: Ryan Thomas
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Mark Bocek (5-2-0) vs. Alvin “Kid” Robinson (9-3-0)
Mark Bocek is a very underrated fighter in the UFC Lightweight Division, having already fought Frankie Edgar, Doug Evans and Mac Danzig in just over a year in the UFC. Mark Bocek was an undefeated fighter prior to entering the UFC, having fought in the King Of The Cage, TKO and APEX promotions. Mark Bocek will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with three career victories coming by way of submission. Alvin Robinson is another very underrated fighter in the UFC Lightweight Division, with previous fights against Kenny Florian, Jorge Gurgel and Nate Diaz. Prior to coming to the UFC in 2007, Alvin Robinson fought and defeated UFC veteran Luke Caudillo and Ring Of Fire 20 in December of 2007. Prior to coming to the UFC, Alvin Robinson was a veteran of the Ring Of Fire, TKO and Fight Force promotions. Alvin Robinson will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with eight career victories coming by submission.
My Prediction: Alvin Robinson
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Jeremy “Lil’ Heathen” Stephens (13-3-0) vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (11-2-0)
Jeremy Stephens has had many opportunities to break into the upper echelon of the UFC Lightweight Division, holding victories over Cole Miller and Diego Saraiva, while suffering losses to Din Thomas and Spencer Fisher. Early in his MMA career, Jeremy Stephens was on an eight fight winning streak that lasted just over two full years. Jeremy Stephens will be looking to use his striking skills to gain a victory, with nine career victories coming by knockout. Rafael Dos Anjos will not only be making his UFC debut in this fight, but he will also be making his North American MMA debut as well. Last year, Rafael Dos Anjos won the XFC Brazil Lightweight Tournament, defeating Thiago Minu and Mauricio Souza. Rafael Dos Anjos is currently riding a nine fight winning streak that has nearly lasted two years, beginning in October of 2006. Rafael Dos Anjos will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with six career victories coming by submission.
My Prediction: Jeremy Stephens
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Jorge Gurgel (12-4-0) vs. Aaron Riley (26-10-1)
Jorge Gurgel has been in the UFC for over two years now, having fought the best the company has to offer in Mark Hominick, Danny Abbadi, Diego Saraiva, Alvin Robinson, John Halverson and Cole Miller. Most UFC fans will also remember Jorge Gurgel for his run as a cast member on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 2, which was won by Joe Stevenson and Rashad Evans. Jorge Gurgel is a fighter known for taking fights into decision, which is where five of his last six fights have gone to. Jorge Gurgel will be looking to put this fight on the ground, where he has gained nine victories by submission. Aaron Riley has one previous fight in the UFC, a loss to Spencer Fisher by TKO at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 3. Besides competing in the UFC, Aaron Riley has fought in Hook N Shoot, International Fight League, PRIDE and Bodog Fight. Aaron Riley has also fought top MMA fighters like Yves Edwards, Falaniko Vitale, Robbie Lawler, Chris Lytle, Sam Morgan and Eddie Alvarez. Aaron Riley will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with twelve victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Aaron Riley
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