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Jameel “The Sergeant†Massouh (21-6-0) vs. Erik Koch (7-0-0)
Jameel Massouh has yet to achieve victory in the WEC, suffering defeats to both Raphael Assuncao and Leonard Garcia. Jameel Massouh has also fought in other top promotions like Pancrase, Freestyle Combat Challenge and Madtown Throwdown. Jameel Massouh started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with an eleven fight undefeated streak that lasted nearly two years. Jameel Massouh will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with ten victories coming by way of submission. Erik Koch will be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Mainstream MMA promotion. While in Mainstream MMA, Erik Koch defeated fighters like Prentiss Wolf, TJ O’Brien, Eric Wisely and Joe Pearson. Erik Koch will be entering the fight on a seven fight undefeated streak, which has currently lasted over a tear and a half. Erik Koch will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with five previous victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Jameel Massouh
WEC Bantamweight Division Fight
Brad “One Punch†Pickett (17-4-0) vs. Kyle Dietz (5-1-0)
Brad Pickett will be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the Cage Rage promotion in the UK. While in Cage Rage, Brad Pickett defeated Stuart Grant, Aaron Blackwell, Jordan Miller, Ozzy Haluk, Robbie Oliver, Hiroyuki Abe, Vaughn Harvey, Cristian Binda, Paul Reed and Antanas Jazbutis, while suffering defeats to Chris Freeborn, Robbie Oliver and Alex Owen. Brad Pickett is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with fourteen victories coming by knockout and submission. Kyle Dietz made his WEC debut at WEC 41, suffering a defeat to Rafael Rebello by submission early in the fights opening round. Brad Pickett is a veteran of the Extreme Challenge promotion, where he defeated Justin Shipman, John Swanburg, Mitch Theisman and Steven Vuser. Prior to suffering the loss to Rafael Rebello in his WEC debut, Kyle Dietz was on a five fight undefeated streak that lasted nearly three years. Kyle Dietz will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with three previous victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Brad Pickett
WEC Featherweight Division Fight
Courtney Buck (5-0-0) vs. Brandon “The Viper†Visher (12-0-0)
Courtney Buck will be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a longtime veteran of the Brutaal MMA promotion. While in the Brutaal MMA promotion, Courtney Buck defeated Kelly Pederson, Todd Keiser, Bryant Clark and Cody Pasquale. Of his five professional MMA fights, none have gone past the second round for Courtney Buck, which speaks to his finishing abilities. Courtney Buck will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with four victories coming by knockout. Brandon Visher will also be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he does so riding a twelve fight undefeated streak. Brandon Visher will be entering the fight, coming off a victory over Strikeforce veteran Isaac De Jesus in September 2009. This fight against Courtney Buck will mark the fifth MMA fight of 2009 for Brandon Visher and his second fight in under three months. Brandon Visher is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with nine victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Brandon Visher
WEC Bantamweight Division Fight
John Hosman (13-5-1) vs. Chad “Savage†George (10-4-0)
John Hosman made his WEC at WEC 42 in August 2009, losing to Rani Yahya by submission in the opening round. John Hosman is a veteran of the Xtreme Fighting Organization promotion, where he defeated Marcus Cobb, Mustafa Hussaini, James Haourt, Mike Powell and Courtney Landis, while suffering defeats to Tristan Yunker. Early in his MMA career, John Hosman lost to WEC veteran Eddie Wineland at an Ironheart Crown event in 2005. John Hosman will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission. Chad George will also be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Total Fighting Alliance promotion. While in the Total Fighting Alliance promotion, Chad George defeated Daniel Vasquez, Daniel Barizia, Maurice Eazel and Todd Guimond, while suffering two defeats to Todd Guimond. Chad George also spent some time in the Bodog Fight promotion, where he lost to Matteus Lahdesmaki by submission. Chad George will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with six victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: John Hosman
WEC Lightweight Division Fight
Muhsin Corbbrey (7-4-0) vs. Zack Micklewright (6-0-0)
Muhsin Corbbrey made his WEC debut at WEC 43 in October 2009, losing to Anthony Njokuani by TKO in the second round. Muhsin Corbbrey is also a veteran of the Elite XC promotion, where he defeated Lee Gibson and Bobby McMaster, while suffering a defeat to Nick Diaz. Early in his MMA career, Muhsin Corbbrey suffered a defeat to UFC veteran Jim Miller at a Reality Fighting event in 2006. Muhsin Corbbrey will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with five victories coming by way of submission. Zack Micklewright will be making his WEC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Glory Fighting Championships and Midwest King Of The Ring promotions. While in those promotions, Zack Micklewright defeated Mark Kasdorf, John Steinbron, Allen Hernandez, Luke Drilling and Jaxon Mayson. Zack Micklewright will be entering the fight on a six fight undefeated streak, which has currently lasted over three years. Zack Micklewright will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with two victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Muhsin Corbbrey
WEC Lightweight Division Fight
Bart “Bartimus†Palaszewski (32-13-0) vs. Anthony “Showtime†Pettis (7-0-0)
Bart Palaszewski has had a terrible run in the WEC, defeating Alex Karalexis, while suffering defeats to Ricardo Lamas and Anthony Njokuani. Bart Palaszewski was a longtime veteran of the International Fight League, where he defeated John Shackleford, Steve Bruno, Marcio Feitosa, Ivan Menjivar, Ryan Schultz, John Gunderson, John Strawn and Harris Sarmiento, while suffering defeats to Chris Horodecki, Deividas Taurosevicius and Jim Miller. Bart Palaszewski is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with twenty five victories coming by knockout and submission. Anthony Pettis made his WEC debut at WEC 41, defeating Michael Campbell by submission in the opening round. Anthony Pettis is a veteran of the Gladiators Fighting Series promotion, where he defeated Michael Skinner, George Barrazza, Mike Lambrecht, Sherron Leggett, Jay Ellis and Gabe Wallbridge. Anthony Pettis has the biggest year of his MMA career thus far in 2008, winning all five of his fights that year. Anthony Pettis is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with six victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Bart Palaszewski
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