Regarding my UFC 84: Ill Will picks—I was five-for-five regarding fight winners, and I got a good number of the details correct as well! Let's see how I can do this time!
UFC 85: Bedlam Predictions:
Mike "Quick" Swick vs. Marcus "The Irish Hand Grenade" Davis:
Marcus Davis is somewhat true to the sound of his name. He is a boxer first, and is certainly willing to stand and bang it out. He has displayed solid submission/grappling skills, and is quick to jump on a downed opponent to finish them via ground-and-pound.
Mike Swick is an explosive striker using both punches and kicks, though he hasn't finished a fight via TKO/KO since August of 2005. An intelligent fighter, Swick effectively utilizes his reach advantage in picking spots to land strikes.
Prediction: Both fighters are explosive and will look to come out and land some shots in the early going. Davis has finished his last several fights in a more impressive fashion than has Swick. Swick will truly want to make a statement here. I see Swick utilizing his reach to keep the fight at a safe distance, and eventually finding an opening to exploit and explode on.
End Result: Look for Swick to win via TKO-strikes in the middle to late first round, with a possibility of the fight going to the second round with the same end result!
Nate "The Great" Marquardt vs. Thales Leites:
Thales Leites possesses a world-class ground game. Crafty at controlling his opponents on the ground, he is adept at using ground-and-pound to either finish a fight or set up a submission. He is also an underrated striker in the stand-up.
Nate Marquardt has a wealth of MMA experience under his belt. His truly is a well-rounded fighter who is equally as comfortable standing and striking as he is taking his opponents to the ground. Nate is a highly intelligent fighter who recovers well from awkward situations and doesn't often let an opportunity to take it to his opponent slip by.
Prediction: In the early going, look for Leites to hang with Marquardt in the stand up, but eventually look for the takedown. Look for Marquardt to win the stand up and avoid being taken to an awkward position on the ground. If the fight goes to the ground, Nate the Great will likely control and eventually implement some good old ground-and-pound.
End Result: Look for Marquardt to win late in the first round via TKO-strikes (ground-and-pound)!
Michael "The Count" Bisping vs. Jason "Dooms" Day:
Michael Bisping is a clever fighter. He is a well fit fighter who adapts well to any given situation. He looked phenomenal in his last fight, absolutely dismantling Charles McCarthy. Bisping is an excellent striker who finds openings and doesn't give in.
Jason Day is also a well-rounded fighter, holding eight wins via TKO/KO and eight via submission. He is a well-conditioned fighter and has finished many of his fights in the first round.
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