MMA4Real's Staff Predictions For UFC 100

Rich Wyatt-Two VERY confident heavyweights doing battle here. I'll be rooting for Mir but I predict "Penis Sword" by ground and pound TKO early. Lesnar by TKO in the 1st.

Charles Walker-I think this is Brock's fight to lose.  He's quicker than Mir, he's stronger than Mir, and he's a much better wrestler than Mir.  With that said, Mir has the psychological advantage as Lesnar now knows that he has to be cautious in certain situations but I think he's learned from that situation and will keep the fight standing and take him out...in the first round, this fight just doesn't have back and forth war written on it

Matt Bishop-There is one way Frank Mir wins this fight: armbar. That's it. Frank Mir has one move to win this fight. Frank Mir is not a world-class striker like he believes he is. If he stands with Lesnar he will get hurt. Lesnar is smart, ultra-motivated and will take this one before the championship rounds, making for one heck of a rubber match down the road provided he doesn't completely kill Mir's spirit. Lesnar by second round TKO.

Kelvin Hunt-I just don't buy into the hype that Mir has created around himself.  If he stands and trades he's gonna get KTFO.  If he is on his back..I don't see him being able to catch Lesnar in a sub this time.  Brock TKO Rd. 2

Rich Wyatt-Alves is a worthy challenger and a world class fighter but St. Pierre has been on another level for awhile now. GSP by TKO in the 3rd.

Charles Walker-Alves will definitely pose a problem standing but how long do you think this fight will stay standing, once GSP gets his 'riddum' I think it's a wrap for Alves, who is big but as I said, his bread and butter is his leg kicks which he uses to come forward and throw combinations...which he won't be able to do against GSP who will eventually get a hold of one of his legs and turn his head into hamburger meat.

Matt Bishop-This fight is so under the radar it's ridiculous. That being said, this is a legitimate fight of the year candidate. If St-Pierre can get his takedowns and avoid Alves' power, he stands a very good chance of winning this fight. Alves needs to utilize leg kicks to take power out of GSP's takedowns and pepper away with jabs. GSP needs to fight his usual fight to be successful This is going to be an incredibly close fight. GSP by decision.

Kelvin Hunt-I think this will be a war with GSP's cardio taking over in the later rounds, along with the massive weight cut that Alves had to do.  Alves has never been 5 rounds and GSP has, and I see GSP finishing Alves late in the 4th round via TKO.

Rich Wyatt-Fitch by decision

Charles Walker-Fitch....but I think it'll be a decision win

Matt Bishop-Jon Fitch easily avenges his teammates loss with a dominating decision win.

Kelvin Hunt-I think Fitch should just keep this fight standing.  He has an iron chin and adequate standup.  I'm say Fitch via decision

Rich Wyatt-Can't wait to see this fight. I think Dan's edges in experience and wrestling will pay off. I've got Henderson winning a close one. Henderson by decision.

Charles Walker-I have to go with the upset here.  Henderson falls in love with his standup alot of times and Bisping is much quicker and crisper with the strikes, it'll look similar to Franklin/Hendo but Hendo will be on the wrong side of the decision this time.

Matt Bishop-See, the thing here is that Henderson almost always looks better at 205 pounds. Bisping, meanwhile, has been very effective at 185 pounds. Smart money goes with Henderson by decision in this one, but I certainly don't count Bisping out like I did when this fight was first announced. If Bisping can keep distance and avoid being taken down/get right back up, it's his fight to lose, honestly. There's almost no doubt in my mind that this one goes to decision. With the styles of these two fighters, this could very well come down to who the judges are. Ruh-roh. Henderson by decision.

Kelvin Hunt-This is the one fight that has me torn.  I want to pick Henderson via decision SO bad that I can't stand it.  He's the quicker fighter and has more offensive tools.  I'm going to go with my gut and and the upset to say Bisping via decision.

Rich Wyatt-Akiyama will take his first fight in the UFC seriously and come in prepared against a tough fighter in Belcher. Akiyama by Submission in the 2nd.

Charles Walker- I gotta go with Akiyama here...Belcher's decent on the feet and is competent wherever the fight goes but I think Akiyama hits him, hits him hard and throws him off and then uses his judo to take him down and beat on him..however, I think Belcher survives and we go to a decision...for Akiyama

Matt Bishop-Alan Belcher gets another stern test in Yoshihiro Akiyama, but make no mistake, Akiyama is not going to run into or make a stupid mistake like Denis Kang did in January. Akiyama takes this by second round TKO.

Kelvin Hunt-Although Belcher wouldn't be a bad underdog pick, I think Akiyama's power will be too much for Belcher's chin.  Akiyama via 2nd Round TKO.

Charles Walker-I think this will be pretty good but Hyun Kim will slice up Grant's face with elbows and at least take two rounds for a decision win

Matt Bishop-Dong-Hyun Kim is one of the bigger, stronger welterweights in the UFC. He's had some cardio issues inside the Octagon and if he can get those squared away, he should be able to win this fight. Grant is a prospect in his own right, but Kim will be too strong and his Judo will be too good for Grant to handle. Kim by second round TKO.

Kelvin Hunt-Should be a competitive fight, but Kim should be able to win this one via decision