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UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Paul “Tellys” Kelly (7-1-0) vs. Troy “Rude Boy” Mandaloniz (3-1-0)
Paul Kelly has become a feature fighter in the UFC following the companies return to the United Kingdom at UFC 70. Paul Kelly made his UFC debut at UFC 80 in January 2008, where he defeated fellow Brit Paul Taylor by unanimous decision. Paul Kelly stumbled in his second fight in the UFC at UFC 89, losing to Marcus Davis by submission with a guillotine choke. Prior to suffering that loss to Marcus Davis at UFC 89, Paul Kelly was on a seven fight undefeated streak that lasted over three years. Paul Kelly will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with four victories coming by knockout. Troy Mandaloniz will be remembered by most UFC fans for his stint as a cast member on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 6. Troy Mandaloniz made his UFC debut at UFC Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale by defeating Richie Hightower by knockout. Prior to coming to the UFC, Troy Mandaloniz was a veteran of the Total Combat promotion, where he defeated Issac Peralta and Matt Tiara. Troy Mandaloniz will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Paul Kelly
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Per Eklund (14-3-1) vs. Evan Dunham (7-0-0)
Per Eklund started off his UFC career on the losing side of things, but suffering a loss to Sam Stout by unanimous decision at UFC 80. Per Eklund would rebound and gain his first UFC victory over Samy Schiavo at UFC 89 by submission via rear naked choke. Prior to coming to the UFC, Per Eklund fought in promotions like Bodog Fight, Shooto Finland and M-1 MFC. Per Eklund will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission. Evan Dunham is an undefeated fighter who will be making his UFC debut in this fight, which will be taking place in less than a month since his last fight in January. Evan Dunham has honed his skills in such promotions as Gladiator Challenge, Ring Of Fire and Palace Fighting Championships. Of his seven career fights, Evan Dunham has had only one fight going the distance, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Evan Dunham will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with five career victories coming by submission.
My Prediction: Per Eklund
UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Mike “Mike C” Ciesnolevicz (16-3-0) vs. Neil “Goliath” Grove (7-1-0)
Although Mike Ciesnolevicz will be making his UFC debut in this fight, he is a longtime veteran of the now defunct International Fight League, where he fought nine career fights in. During his time in the International Fight League, Mike Ciesnolevicz fought top fighters like Reese Andy, Andre Gusmao, Alex Schoenauer, Carmelo Marrero and Aaron Stark. Mike Ciesnolevicz also fought in the one hundredth show for the Extreme Challenge promotion, defeating Matt Anderson. Mike Ciesnolevicz is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with eleven victories coming by knockout and submission. Neil Grove will also be making his UFC debut in this fight, but is a longtime veteran of the United Kingdom MMA scene. Neil Grove is a veteran of the Cage Rage promotion, where he has fought James Thompson and Robert Berry twice. Of his eight professional fights, only one fight has gone to a decision, which speaks to Neil Grove’s finishing abilities. Neil Grove will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with all seven previous victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Neil Grove
UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Junior “Cigano” Dos Santos (7-1-0) vs. Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve (16-2-0)
Junior Dos Santos made his UFC debut at UFC 90, defeating top heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum by knockout in the first round. Prior to competing in the UFC, Junior Dos Santos primarily competed in Brazil, competing in the XFC Brazil promotion. Junior Dos Santos has not had one fight in his eight career professional fight go past the first round, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Junior Dos Santos will be looking to use his striking skills to gain the victory, with five victories coming by knockout. Stefan Struve will be making his UFC debut in this fight, but has fought top notch MMA competitors in Colin Robinson and Mario Neto. Prior to coming to the UFC, Stefan Struve has competed in promotions like Cage Gladiators, M-1 Challenge and Star Of Peresvit. Stefan Struve is currently riding a five fight winning streak, with his last loss coming to Christian M’ Pumbu in December 2007. Stefan Struve will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with twelve victories coming by submission.
My Prediction: Junior Dos Santos
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Terry Etim (11-2-0) vs. Brian “The Bandit” Cobb (15-4-0)
Terry Etim has been a mainstay in the UFC following the UFC’s return to the United Kingdom at UFC 70, where Terry Etim made his UFC debut. During his run in the UFC, Terry Etim has defeated Matt Grice and Sam Stout, while suffering losses to Gleison Tibau and Rich Clementi. Prior to coming to the UFC, Terry Etim has fought in promotions like Cage Carnage, Cage Gladiators and Ultimate Ring Fighting. Terry Etim will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with nine victories coming by way out submission. Brian Cobb will be making his UFC debut in this fight, but is a longtime veteran of the Gladiator Challenge promotion, where he has fought eleven times. Brian Cobb has also fought in other promotions like Sho XC, Palace Fighting Championships and War Gods. Despite making his UFC debut in this fight, Brian Cobb has fought UFC veteran Diego Saraiva, whom he defeated at Palace Fighting Championships 8. Brian Cobb will be looking to put this fight on the ground, with ten career victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Terry Etim
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