Jesse “Kid Hercules†Forbes (11-4-0) vs. Ryan Jensen (14-6-0)
Jesse Forbes has had an unsuccessful run in the UFC, suffering defeats to both Matt Hammill and Nick Catone. Jesse Forbes originally got into the UFC as a cast member on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 3, which was won by Michael Bisping and Kendall Grove. Jesse Forbes also had a fight in the World Extreme Cagefighting promotion, losing to Bryan Baker at WEC 30 in September 2007. There was a three plus year gap in between UFC runs for Jesse Forbes and this will be his third fight in the promotion. Jesse Forbes is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with eleven victories coming by knockout and submission. Ryan Jensen has also had an unsuccessful run in the UFC, defeating Steve Steinbeiss and suffering defeats to Thales Leitas, Damien Maia, Wilson Gouveia and Mark Munoz. Ryan Jensen is also a veteran of the Victory Fighting Championships, where he defeated Brian Robinson, Josh Stamp, Tyrone Roberts, Danny Anderson, Rob Kimmons, Curtis Stout and Aaron Praschak. Of his twenty professional MMA fights, none have gone to a decision for Ryan Jensen, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Ryan Jensen started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a five fight undefeated streak that had lasted over eight years. Ryan Jensen will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with nine victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Ryan Jensen
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Aaron Riley (28-12-1) vs. Joe “The Southside Strangler†Brammer (7-1-1)
Aaron Riley has had an unsuccessful run in the UFC, defeating Jorge Gurgel and Shane Nelson, while suffering defeats to Robbie Lawler, Spencer Fisher, Shane Nelson and Ross Pearson. Aaron Riley is also a veteran of the Hook N’ Shoot promotion, defeating Chris Malgieri, Billy Johnson, Chris Mounce, Brian Boclair, Phil Stroffolino, Shane Garrett, Jeremy Bennett, Steve Berger, Mike Willus, Alexandre Barros, Nuri Shakir and Andrew Chappelle, while suffering defeats to Mario Roberto, Yves Edwards and Chris Lytle. Aaron Riley had also competed once in the PRIDE promotion, defeating Michihiro Omigawa by knockout. Early in his MMA career, Aaron Riley went on a ten fight winning streak that had lasted over two years. Aaron Riley will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with thirteen victories coming by way of submission. Joe Brammer is currently winless in UFC competition, having suffered a defeat to Mark Bocek at the UFC Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. Joe Brammer is a veteran of the Glory Fighting Championships, having defeated Kendrick Johnson, Marshall Blevins and Allen Hernandez. Joe Brammer had recently competed in the Midwest Cage Championships, defeating both Michael Johnson and Chris Mickle. Joe Brammer started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a seven fight undefeated streak that had lasted over four years. Joe Brammer will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with five victories coming by way of submission.
My Prediction: Aaron Riley
UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Luiz “Banha†Cane (10-2-0) vs. Cyrille “The Snake†Diabate (15-6-1)
Luiz Cane has had a successful run in the UFC, defeating Jason Lambert, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou and Steve Cantwell, while suffering defeats to James Irvin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Luiz Cane has also fought once in the Fury FC promotion, defeating Joao Assis by TKO in the opening round. Of his twelve professional MMA fights, only one has gone to a decision for Luiz Cane, which speaks to the fighters finishing abilities. Luiz Cane started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a seven fight undefeated streak that had lasted over a full year. Luiz Cane will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with eight victories coming by knockout. Cyrille Diabate will be making his UFC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Cage Rage promotion. While in Cage Rage, Cyrille Diabate had defeated Ryan Robinson, while suffering defeats to both Renato Sobral and Fabio Piamonte. Cyrille Diabate had also fought in the Real Rhythm promotion, defeating Mu Jin Na, Takahiro Oba and Yasuhito Namekawa. Cyrille Diabate will be entering the fight riding a five fight winning streak, which has lasted over three years. Cyrille Diabate will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with seven victories coming by knockout.
My Prediction: Luiz Cane
UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Melvin “The Young Assassin†Guillard (23-8-2) vs. Waylon Lowe (8-2-0)
Melvin Guillard has had a successful run in the UFC, defeating Marcus Davis, Rick Davis, Gabe Ruediger, Dennis Siver, Gleison Tibau and Ronnys Torres, while suffering defeats to Josh Neer, Joe Stevenson, Rich Clementi and Nate Diaz. Melvin Guillard got his career started in the Battle Of New Orleans promotion, defeating Calvin Martin, Jonathon Hargroder, Joe Jordan, Rod Ramirez, Victor Estrada and Alex Kronofsky, while suffering a lone defeat to Ryan Stout. Melvin Guillard started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a ten fight undefeated streak that had lasted just over a year. Melvin Guillard was a cast member on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 2, which was won by Joe Stevenson and Rashad Evans. Melvin Guillard will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with thirteen victories coming by knockout. Waylon Lowe will be making his UFC debut in this fight, but he is a veteran of the Fightfest promotion. While in Fightfest, Waylon Lowe defeated Cody Shipp and Nick Sorg, while suffering a lone defeat to Alonzo Martinez. Waylon Lowe also fought once in the Bellator Fighting Championships, defeating Frank Carabello by unanimous decision. Waylon Lowe will be entering the fight riding a six fight winning streak, which has lasted over two years. Waylon Lowe is a fighter who is comfortable wherever the fight ends up, with six victories coming by knockout and submission.
My Prediction: Melvin Guillard
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