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PREVIEWING THE UFC 121: LESNAR VS. VELASQUEZ PRELIMINARY CARD

By David Tees on 10/20/2010 10:24 PM
UFC Heavyweight Division Fight

Jon Madsen (6-0-0) vs. Gilbert “The Hurricane” Yvel (36-15-1)

Jon Madsen is currently undefeated in UFC competition, having achieved victories over Justin Wren, Mostapha Al-Turk and Karlos Vemola. Jon Madsen was a contestant on the UFC Ultimate Fighter 10, which was eventually won by Roy Nelson. Jon Madsen also fought in The Cage Incorporated promotion, gaining victories over both Waylon Goldsmith and Ryan Kotzea. Jon Madsen will be entering the fight riding a six fight undefeated streak, which has lasted over two years. Jon Madsen is a fighter known for taking fights the distance, with four victories coming by way of decision. Gilbert Yvel is currently winless in UFC competition, having suffered defeats to Junior Dos Santos and Ben Rothwell. Gilbert Yvel is a replacement fighter for Todd Duffee, who pulled out of the fight prior to getting released by the UFC. Gilbert Yvel also competed in PRIDE, defeating Gary Goodridge and Akira Shoji, while suffering defeats to Vitor Belfort, Kazuyuki Fujita, Igor Vovchanchyn, Don Frye, Jeremy Horn and Ikuhisa Minowa. Gilbert Yvel will be entering the fight trying to stop a two fight losing streak, which has lasted over nine months. Gilbert Yvel will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with thirty one victories coming by knockout.

My Prediction: Jon Madsen

UFC Middleweight Division Fight

Chris Camozzi (13-3-0) vs. Dongi “The Ox” Yang (9-0-0)

Chris Camozzi is currently undefeated in 2010, gaining a victory over James Hammortree by decision at the UFC Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale. Chris Camozzi was a cast member of the UFC Ultimate Fighter 11, which was eventually won by Court McGee. Chris Camozzi also fought in the Maximum Fighting Championships, defeating Dwayne Lewis and Eliot Duff, while suffering a lone loss to Jesse Forbes. Chris Camozzi will be entering the fight riding a three fight winning streak, which has lasted well over a year. Chris Camozzi will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with five victories coming by way of submission. Dongi Yang will be making his UFC debut in this particular fight, but he is a veteran of the DEEP promotion. While in the DEEP promotion, Dongi Yang achieved victories over the duo of Junpei Hamada and Keigo Takamori. Despite competing in professional MMA for over three years, this fight will mark the North American MMA debut for Dongi Yang. Dongi Yang will be entering the fight riding a nine fight undefeated streak, which has lasted of three years. Dongi Yang will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with eight victories coming by knockout.

My Prediction: Dongi Yang

UFC Welterweight Division Fight

Mike “The Joker” Guymon (12-3-1) vs. Daniel “Ninja” Roberts (10-1-0)

Mike Guymon has had an interesting run in the UFC, defeating Yoshiyuki Yoshida and suffering a defeat to Rory MacDonald. Mike Guymon also competed in the King Of The Cage promotion, defeating Joe Frainee, Ray Perales, Ken Cadoy, Josh Ramage, Chris Moore, James Franshier, Anthony Lapsley, Kyacey Uscola and Quinn Malhern, while suffering a lone defeat to Diego Sanchez. In an interesting career note for Mike Guymon, more than half of his professional MMA fights occurred in the King Of The Cage promotion. Mike Guymon will be entering the fight riding a one fight winning streak, which started over five months ago. Mike Guymon will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with six victories coming by way of submission. Daniel Roberts has had an interesting run in the UFC, defeating Forrest Petz and suffering a defeat to John Howard. Daniel Roberts also competed in the Extreme Fighting League, defeating Brandon Gaines, Jeremy Michael, Danny Grass and Akira Ninjo. This fight against Mike Guymon will mark the fourth fight of 2010 for Daniel Roberts, winning two of his other three fights. Daniel Roberts started off his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a nine fight undefeated streak that had lasted over two years. Daniel Roberts will be looking to put the fight on the ground, with seven victories coming by way of submission.

My Prediction: Mike Guymon

UFC Lightweight Division Fight

Sam “Hands Of Stone” Stout (15-6-1) vs. “Relentless” Paul Taylor (10-5-1)

Sam Stout has had an unsuccessful run in the UFC, defeating Spencer Fisher, Per Eklund, Matt Wiman and Joe Lauzon, while suffering defeats to Kenny Florian, Spencer Fisher, Rich Clementi, Terry Etim and Jeremy Stephens. Sam Stout also competed in the TKO promotion, defeating Stephane Laliberte, Yves Jabouin, Steve Claveau, Dave Goulet, Joey Brown, Tyler Jackson, Donald Oiumet, Jay Estrada, Fabio Holanda and Martin Grandmont. This fight against Paul Taylor will mark the seventh straight UFC pay-per-view appearance for Sam Stout, with his last non-UFC pay-per-view appearance occurring over three years ago. Sam Stout will be entering the fight trying to stop a one fight losing streak, which has lasted over five months. Sam Stout will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with eight victories coming by knockout. Paul Taylor has had an unsuccessful run in the UFC, defeating Ediberto De Oliveira, Jess Liaudin and Peter Sobotta, while suffering defeats to Marcus Davis, Paul Kelly, Chris Lytle and John Hathaway. Despite competing in the UFC for over three years, this fight with mark the North American UFC debut for Paul Taylor. It has been nearly a year since Paul Taylor last competed in a professional MMA fight, so cage rust can become a factor in the fight. Paul Taylor started his MMA career in impressive fashion, with a six fight undefeated streak that had lasted over three years. Paul Taylor will be looking to use his striking skills to win the fight, with five victories coming by knockouts.

My Prediction: Sam Stout

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