UFC on FOX 14: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
January 24, 2015 | Tele2 Arena | Stockholm, Sweden
FOX, 8 p.m. ET
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Johnson - Decision
I keep going back and forth on this one and think it really could go either way… “Rumble” Johnson is an absolute beast and finally has his head squared on… Probably the hardest hitter in MMA… One-punch KO power in both fists and an equally devastating left high kick… His sprawl and brawl style is very exciting as he will test anyone’s chin… Ultimately, I see Gus using his speed, footwork, technique to wear Johnson down in the middle and later rounds... Hometown crowd in Sweden will help as well… But a highlight reel Rumble KO wouldn’t surprise me in the least…
Dan Henderson vs.
Gegard Mousasi – Decision
Mousasi is the superior striker whereas Hendo is predictable and starting to slow down… If he used some offensive wrestling I could see him putting Mousasi on his back… But he won’t… They’re probably gonna have to drag Henderson into retirement, but the end should be near for him… He’s a legend but clearly doesn’t have another title run in him…
Ryan Bader vs.
Phil Davis – Submission
Pretty similar fighters both in style and position in the division… Both great wrestlers and athletes… Bader has some power but otherwise both are subpar strikers… Davis’ stand-up has just never really evolved… He has very little power in his hands… When he fought Rumble (and was the favorite), you knew he was screwed when he couldn’t get it to the ground… Both are gatekeepers in the LHW division…
Akira Corassani vs.
Sam Sicilia – TKO
FOX Sports 1, 5 p.m. ET
Nico Musoke vs.
Albert Tumenov – TKO
Sultan Aliev vs.
Kenny Robertson – Decision
Makwan Amirkhani vs. Andy Ogle – Decision
Nikita Krylov vs. Stanislav Nedkov – TKO
Anthony Christodoulou vs.
Mairbek Taisumov – TKO
Mirsad Bektic vs. Paul Redmond – Decision
Konstantin Erokhin vs. Viktor Pesta – KO
Chris Beal vs. Neil Seery – TKO
i am a big fan of both guys - but i want gustaffson to get his rematch
on a side note: Nick Diaz vs. Anderson Silva: does anyone think Diaz will pull his usual antics vs. Silva? the middle fingers, the disrespect, etc. i love Diaz but think it would be pretty lame doing that to Silva
i am a big fan of both guys - but i want gustaffson to get his rematch
on a side note: Nick Diaz vs. Anderson Silva: does anyone think Diaz will pull his usual antics vs. Silva? the middle fingers, the disrespect, etc. i love Diaz but think it would be pretty lame doing that to Silva
Unless Silva is completely finished as a fighter he destroys Diaz
If Diaz is wearning him down and has Anderson on his back foot? No doubt about it.
While Anderson doesnt flip birds and use a ton of English profanity, he uses very similar tactics inside the cage... The intention is really no different...
Hendo is definitely aging and fading, but unless Mousasi can dictate on the feet and keep Hendo off him, I suspect Hendo grapple grinds him down.
Moussasi may be as boring to watch as Jake Shields. Love Hendo as he's almost as old as I am but he's done as a top tier fighter.
Phil Davis needs this win. Bader is a tough dude but he's a gate keeper. Davis wins he may be in line after Gus w another top tier win. Still can't believe he beat Machida. Bad decision and all, Davis should never have won. Just hate his stand up.
Freakish how he uses to try to cut to 170. Jones v Jphnson. Going to be interesting because Jones better not Stan w him. Beyond impressive.
Some guys can make that cut. It's obvious Johnson couldn't and shouldnt. Damn is Jones in for a fight.
It's not a simple decision for guys who are tweeners bit Johnson isn't a tweener.