Z TrainNothing weirder than watching two dudes (or two chicks) kicking each other's asses on the Sabbath. But I'm not complaining. So here goes: UFC Fight Night 112 Predictions Michael Chiesa vs Kevin Lee Lee has been talking a lot of weird shit, even about Chiesa's mom. He's really not a great trash-talker, but in fighting and wrestling alike, you gotta put yourself out there. I think this favors Chiesa and gives him even more motivation. He's got a good motor because he doesn't carry nearly as much muscle. I like his striking, love his grappling, and he's got solid jiu-jitsu. Kevin is a ground-and-pound, wrestling powerhouse. His key to victory is getting Chiesa on the ground and controlling. If he can't control the fight with take-down threats and wrestling, he'll lose. Look to make sure he doesn't drop his hands, because Chiesa will absolutely take advantage with his superior reach to tag that jaw. If this fight goes deep, favor Chiesa and his motor. I just think he's too well-rounded for this. I also have money on him. Take that as you will. Winner: Chiesa in 4th round finish Tim Boetsch vs Johny Hendricks Poor Johny. He missed weight. Again. It's a bummer to watch this happen to the former champ, but I guess that's just sports. On paper, "Big Rig" has every edge. He's a more polished boxer with great footwork and is solid on the ground (All-American collegiate wrestler) and in the clinch. Boetsch is on the wrong side of 35, but as a former college wrestler himself, you know he's strong and 20 professional MMA wins is no joke. So Hendricks is a no brainer (shout out), right? My issue is this: Missing a weight cut for the third time in a row has got to weigh on a fighter. This is their life's blood (literally), and for a guy as professional as Hendricks, it's got to get to his head. Boetsch is a powerhouse who I think can pounce on this uncertainty that is plaguing Hendricks. He can throw some shots and has serious knockout potential. I'm rooting for Johny and think he can get over this mental mountain in his home state of Oklahoma, but it's gonna be tough. Sticking with my gut and going with my man. Winner: Hendricks in a unanimous decision. Felice Herrig vs Justine Kish This is an interesting one. Herrig is the underdog, but as a very well-rounded, experienced fighter I think this fight is hers. Kish is no slouch, and very well-rounded herself. But I got money on Herrig. I think she has the edge in wrestling and on the ground, and I think she'll use that to her advantage. Winner: Herrig in a 2nd round finish Joachim Christensen vs Dominick Reyes The classic up-and-comer vs the talented, wiley veteran. This is always a matchup the UFC makes with it's "gatekeepers" (gotta google this one) and the guys they think could be special. I like Reyes here. The guy can throw with the best of them, and he's undefeated. Christensen is an awesome fighter, and still can compete at 38 years old. But that 38 year old jaw is going to have to stand up to a 205-pound, younger Reyes throwing some serious heat. If he can pull some classic veteran moves on the feet and in the clinch, Christensen can pull this out. But I think this could be a highlight reel knockout. Winner: Reyes in 1st Round KO Tim Means vs Alex Garcia I love Tim Means. He's a fucking UFC fighter and his last name has "Mean" in it. Cool name, if only he had a cooler nickname/crazier eyes than The Dean of Mean Keith Jardine. Anyways, I love Means. I like his work in the clinch, and think he can keep the muscular, powerful Garcia at a distance with his long frame. I think he out-veterans him this fight. But don't be surprised if Garcia knocks him out if Means gets to close to that right hook sweet spot. Winner: Means in a unanimous decision BJ Penn vs Dennis Siver You should just spend this time looking up BJ Penn highlights and not watching these two 38 year olds fight. Don't let this BJ be the BJ you remember. Winner: Siver in 1st round KO Z Train
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