UFC on FOX 6 - some fights of note
Dementrious Johnson vs. John Dodson
This could very well be the fastest fight in UFC history. Not in how quickly it ends but in how quickly Johnson and Dodson throw their punches, kicks, takedowns and submissions. Dodson carries fight-altering power in his fists (What? A flyweight with knockout power??) in addition to his athletic prowess. Johnson boasts similar athletic ability but maximizes it with stellar technique. Johnson
Quinton Jackson Vs. Glover Teixeira
Since losing his UFC light heavyweight title in 2008, sluggish performances have defined the latter half of Quinton Jackson's career. Glover Teixeira, a hard-striking star on the rise, presents Jackson with an opponent that could write the wrong kind of ending to the legendary brawler's career. So which Jackson shows up? The one who missed weight in Japan and lost an ugly decision to Ryan Bader? You have to go back seven fights to find the last time Jackson finished anyone. At this point, it's hard to imagine Teixeira, the hungrier man, losing, especially with the added threat of his submission game. Then again, one careless moment by Teixeira and Rampage leaves the Octagon with his hand raised.
Donald Cerrone vs. Anthony Pettis
Both Cerrone and Pettis have looked tremendous coming into this fight on two fight winning streaks. Agile, athletic and fluid, Pettis takes a slight advantage when it comes to striking. Cerrone edges Pettis on the ground slightly, but generally prefers to stay on his feet. Pettis, the last man to defeat the current UFC lightweight champion, should edge Cerrone with a broader arsenal of attacks in what could be the fight of the night.
Ryan Bader vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
These aggressive sluggers will seek to finish the other early and erase the stain of their last defeats, respectively. The big advantage goes to Ryan Bader, both with his All-American wrestling pedigree and cardio. Look for them to trade early but with Bader taking Matyushenko to the ground and safely grinding out a victory there.
This could very well be the fastest fight in UFC history. Not in how quickly it ends but in how quickly Johnson and Dodson throw their punches, kicks, takedowns and submissions. Dodson carries fight-altering power in his fists (What? A flyweight with knockout power??) in addition to his athletic prowess. Johnson boasts similar athletic ability but maximizes it with stellar technique. Johnson
Quinton Jackson Vs. Glover Teixeira
Since losing his UFC light heavyweight title in 2008, sluggish performances have defined the latter half of Quinton Jackson's career. Glover Teixeira, a hard-striking star on the rise, presents Jackson with an opponent that could write the wrong kind of ending to the legendary brawler's career. So which Jackson shows up? The one who missed weight in Japan and lost an ugly decision to Ryan Bader? You have to go back seven fights to find the last time Jackson finished anyone. At this point, it's hard to imagine Teixeira, the hungrier man, losing, especially with the added threat of his submission game. Then again, one careless moment by Teixeira and Rampage leaves the Octagon with his hand raised.
Donald Cerrone vs. Anthony Pettis
Both Cerrone and Pettis have looked tremendous coming into this fight on two fight winning streaks. Agile, athletic and fluid, Pettis takes a slight advantage when it comes to striking. Cerrone edges Pettis on the ground slightly, but generally prefers to stay on his feet. Pettis, the last man to defeat the current UFC lightweight champion, should edge Cerrone with a broader arsenal of attacks in what could be the fight of the night.
Ryan Bader vs. Vladimir Matyushenko
These aggressive sluggers will seek to finish the other early and erase the stain of their last defeats, respectively. The big advantage goes to Ryan Bader, both with his All-American wrestling pedigree and cardio. Look for them to trade early but with Bader taking Matyushenko to the ground and safely grinding out a victory there.
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