UFC 109 marks the first and only event to feature 2 UFC hall of famers taking each other on. A long time coming, Randy Couture and Mark Coleman will finally square off in the octagon to prove to us fans that these old dogs still have what it takes. Here are the quick picks for UFC 109.
Preliminary Card (Spike TV):
Melvin “The Young Assasin” Guillard vs Ronnys Torres.
Prediction: Ronnys Torres defeats Melvin Guillard via Submission
Mac Danzing vs Justin Buchholz
Prediction: Justin Buchholz defeats Mac Danzing via Decision
Aaron Tru and Michael Mardones were at the Affliction training center and caught up with Fabricio Werdum, who will be next in line to take on the #1 Fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko
Strikeforce: Miami delivered with a great night of fights. Cris Cyborg has proven to be the worlds best female fighter and Nick Diaz has proven himself again as a tough force in the 170 pound division. Check out the quick results.
Strikeforce: Miami Results
January 30, 2010 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida
Strikeforce: Miami Main Card
Nick Diaz vs. Marius Žaromskis Results: Nick Diaz wins by TKO (strikes) Round: 1 Time: 4:38
Cristiane Santos vs. Marloes Coenen Results: Cristiane Santos wins by TKO (strikes) Round: 3 Time: 3:40
Herschel Walker vs. Greg Nagy Results: Herschel Walker wins by TKO (strikes) Round: 3 Time: 2:17
Televised Card
Bobby Lashley (252.25 pounds) vs. Wes Sims (258.25)
Melvin Manhoef (185.75) vs. Robbie Lawler (185.75)
Herschel Walker (214.25) vs. Greg Nagy (210.5)
Marloes Coenen (143.75) vs. Cris Cyborg (144.5)
Marius Zaromskis (169) vs. Nick Diaz (169.5)
Non-televised card
Jay Hieron (170.25) vs. Joe Riggs (170.5) (Airs on EASportsMMA.com)
Pablo Alfonso (139.25) vs. Marcos Damatta (139.75)
David Zitnik (154) vs. Michael Byrnes (154.5)
Sabah Homasi (171.5) vs. John Kelly (170.5)
Craig Oxley (144.75) vs. David Gomez (144)
Ryan Keenan (168) vs. Hayder Hassan (170.5)
John Clarke (169.75) vs. Joe Ray (169.75)
Aaron Tru and LayzieTheSavage were at the Affliction gym in Southern California with Rafael Cordeiro, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, and Rob Emerson.
Aaron Tru and LayzieTheSavage were at the Affliction gym in Southern California with Rafael Cordeiro, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, and Rob Emerson. Category: Sports
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