UFC 120 really delivered with the last three fights since the first two on the main card were snoozers. It wasn’t a great night for the Brits since 3 of the 4 lost on the main card, but the biggest surprise seems to be the lost by Dan Hardy. I love the kid, but I knew Carlos Condit would bring it, and boy did he ever. Anyways, more thoughts on the fights below:

1. Michael Bisping turns it up another gear against Sexyama

Fight of the night. This is what a main event should look like, a battle back and forth. After being rocked in the first round by Yoshihiro Akiyama, Michael Bisping was able to come back and outpace his opponent the rest of the fight. His striking, mixed with punches and kicks, was really crisp and full of combos all around. That one-two right hand finish seemed to land every single time for Bisping. And it seems Akiyama always gasses out, he really needs to work on his cardio.

(+1) Prediction: Michael Bisping over Yoshihiro Akiyama

2. Carlos Condit shuts up Dan Hardy with a vicious left hook

I told you all not to doubt Carlos Condit. Everyone’s predictions had Dan Hardy winning the fight, so I definitely gain some ground here. The whole first round, Hardy seemed a bit surprised Condit was willing to stand and strike. Then before you know it, right before the round ended, they both go for a left hook and Condit’s lands first. A brutal knockout! Who would have planned that?

(+1) Prediction: Carlos Condit over Dan Hardy

3. Mike Pyle dominates John Hathaway everywhere

Experience can definitely outclass hype. Mike Pyle, a wily veteran and widely considered the toughest fighter at the Xtreme Couture camp, beat John Hathaway everywhere the fight went. Whether it was on the feet or on the ground, Hathaway couldn’t escape the wrath of Pyle’s pressure. Hathaway never looked comfortable in the cage at all since he was taken out of his game. Pyle did an amazing job, and now maybe it’s his time at the ripe age of 35 years old.

(-1) Prediction: John Hathaway over Mike Pyle

4. Heavyweights afraid to punch and engage

Wow. I hated this fight. Travis Browne and Cheick Kongo seemed so hesitant to engage that they literally tired themselves out bouncing around the ring or hanging out clinching against the cage. When you think Heavyweights, you think big action and this definitely wasn’t it. This fight is one of the reasons why the lighter weight classes (like the WEC) are the funnest fights to watch. They both deserved their draws.

(0) Prediction: Travis Browne over Cheick Kongo

5. Claude Patrick nullifies James Wilks

Not much to say here except that Claude Patrick was a much more superior fighter than James Wilks. He beat him on the feet and definitely beat him on the ground. I would have wished to have seen it get finished since it was a bit boring, but you can’t deny Claude this win.

(+1) Prediction: Claude Patrick over James Wilks

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WeHeartMMA UFC 120 Predictions Results:

Bisping, Condit, Hathaway, Browne, Wilks (3-1-1)

Community Prediction Results: 

1. glen-coco: Bisping, Hardy, Hathaway, Browne, Patrick (2-2-1)
2. kincade: Akiyama, Hardy, Hathaway, Kongo, Patrick (1-3-1)
3. pteropus: Akiyama, Hardy, Hathaway, Browne, Patrick (1-3-1)
4. Josh Frost: Bisping, Hardy, Hathaway, Browne, Wilks (1-3-1)
5. mr-uy: Akiyama, Hardy, Hathaway, Kongo, Wilks (0-4-1)

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QUESTION: Who does Carlos Condit and Michael Bisping fight next?