UFC on FX8 - 5 Friday Q's A'd


1.  CAN BELFORT HURT ROCKHOLD?
Yup.  A spinning heel hook to the jaw answered that question, followed by a few undefended punches on the ground for good measure.  The big surprise was that Rockhold with his reach and fight savvy was unable to stay clean for even one round.


2.  WILL ROCKHOLD EXPERIENCE JITTERS IN HIS FIRST TRIP INTO THE OCTAGON?
This is a possibility.  He did fight cautiously, but any Octagon veteran would know better than to wade recklessly into the deep waters of Belfort's choppy fists.


3.  WILL THE FIGHT GO PAST THE THIRD ROUND?
Again, the big surprise was Rockhold allowing himself to be caught against such a dangerous striker.  Then again, how often have we ever seen Belfort throw that kick?  And with suck accuracy, too.


4.  WILL JACARE STRIKE WITH CAMOZZI?
Jacare exchanged a few strikes with Camozzi on the feet but wisely chose to take it to the ground where he thoroughly dominated Camozzi.  Jacare angled himself into the choke so quickly and smoothly that Camozzi didn't even have enough time to tap.  Jacare just might top the UFC dean's list when it comes to MMA BJJ.


5.  HAS MALDONADO LEARNED TO PROTECT HIMSELF?
Maldonado's lust for beefy exchanges knows no fear, no long term consequences.  Several times throughout the fight, when he felt the exchanges had dissipated, he egged Hollet on, practically pleading him to punch him in the jaw.  Somehow both men took the fight to a decision.  At this point, you almost hope Maldonado gets a match-up with a non-striker, just so he can be something other than just a punching bag.

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