UFC 134 / Rio Main Event Results Part 2

The early fights on this card were really good. The later fights weren’t bad but they belt a little anti-climatic. Up until these fights I’d been doing great at predicting how the fights would end and when, but not who would win them. That ‘skill’ went out the window with the Main Events, I have no clue how to score my predictions, half points for partially correct guesses? I broke .500 though, picking four out seven winners from the last two preliminary fights and the main event.

Pearson vs. Barboza

First round I’d give to Pearson, the second round to Barboza, but either round could go for either fighter. It’s been a good stand up fight so far.

Now for the third round.

Another close round. Barboza’s striking is a bit more effective but Pearson is the one pushing forward through the whole fight and keeping the center of the octagon. I’d probably give this to Barboza 29-28, but it all depends on what the judges think, I’m just some idiot on the internet. Pearson’s bloody face will probably help give Barboza the fight.

….and the results….. (everytime Mike Goldberg says “Acaiiiii” I laugh)

And Barboza wins but one judge thought otherwise. A good fight and yet another fight where I predict the way when and how but get the who wrong.
2-3.

Rua vs. Griffin

Damn. This over too quick. It wasn’t a bad stoppage. I just wanted to see more of a fight between these two. Forrest didn’t look too good in this fight at all, it looked like he never got a chance to get comfortable in the fight. I predicted Shogun would win by a knockout but I thought Griffin would hold out a lot longer.

3-3.

Silva vs. Okami

Once again I was too dismissive in my prediction of a fight. Silva looked really good in this fight and he ended it quickly. I should have known there was no chance this would go the distance. I still don’t think Silva’s fight are that exciting though.

4-3

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