UFC 101: Declaration

UFC 101: Declaration will be taking place this weekend inside the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA.

The PPV event will feature the lightweight title bout between champ BJ Penn and top contender Kenny Florian. The PPV broadcast will begin airing live at 10PM ET/7PM PT.

As always, Fightline will be providing free live coverage of the show, as well as the latest breaking news leading up to the event. They will have quick preliminary card results beginning at 7 PM EST, followed by detailed round-by-round coverage of the main card at 10 PM EST.

Here is a rundown of the show with my predictions for the Main Card:


Main Card:

- UFC Lightweight Championship: BJ Penn (c) vs. Kenny Florian

I do not like BJ Penn at all. I think he is a over-rated fighter and his attitude sucks. Don't get me wrong he does have some big wins in his career but he hasn't done anything special recently except whine about his loss to Georges St. Pierre. Kenny Florian on the other hand is a star on the rise. When he came off the ultimate fighter he was already a good fighter. Since then he has improved every aspect on his game. I smell a new Champ.

Prediction: Kenny Florian

- Forrest Griffin vs. Anderson Silva

This has the makings of a blockbuster fight. Forrest Griffin won the first season of The Ultimate Fighter helping to bring UFC into the mainstream. He has since won and lost the belt and has a great career ahead of him. He is unfortunately fighting The Best pound for pound fighter in the world in Anderson Silva. Silva is coming off a disappointing title defense and will be looking to redeem himself in this fight and that is a scary thought. Griffin has a great chin so I'm guessing submission here.

Prediction: Anderson Silva

- Amir Sadollah vs. Johny Hendricks

I gotta go with Amir in this one. He has not fought since he won the ultimate fighter 2 seasons ago and has been dying to get back in the octogon. Working through some injuries to get himself back in shape he's gonna want to make an impact in his return fight and he has the talent to do so.

Prediction: Amir Sadollah

- Ricardo Almeida vs. Kendall Grove

I'm going with another Ultimate Fighter alum in this one. Kendall Grove needs to win this fight to get on track. He started off strong coming out of the show but then things went downhill. After a couple losing efforts he was relegated to the pre-show. He's back to his winning ways and I see him keeping it up

Prediction: Kendall Grove

- Kurt Pellegrino vs. Josh Neer

This is my sleeper fight. Both very talented fighters. They can both keep it standing and both take it to the ground. This is a very hard one to call.

Prediction: Josh Neer

Preliminary Card (May Not Be Televised):

- Shane Nelson vs. Aaron Riley

- Tamdan McCrory vs. John Howard - Gotta root for Tamdan in this one. He owns a MMA gym in Binghamton, where I live. I wanna join. I don't plan to fight but I love the sport and its a great way to get in shape.

- Thales Leites vs. Alessio Sakara

- Matt Riddle vs. Dan Cramer

- George Sotiropoulos vs. George Roop

- Jesse Lennox vs. Danillo Villefort

WWE Night of Champions

Well I did much better with my TNA predictions than I did on UFC. I finished 8 out of 9. Lets see how I do with their counterpart the WWE. I have been a WWE fan since I was 10 so its been quite some time now but boy does the show suck now. Unfortunately it has been part of my life for so long I just suck it up and deal with it. Here's a run down for tonight's card along with my predictions. Also after the show tonight I will have the results this time, I promise.

WWE Woman's Championship

Michelle McCool (c) vs. Melina

Neither one of these women are very talented. But then again WWE doesn't really have many good female wrestlers. Mostly just eye candy. McCool is learning and does have potential though. The company seems to like her a lot to. I'm sure dating the Undertaker helps too.

Prediction: Michelle McCool

WWE Divas Championship

Maryse (c) vs Mickie James

Mickie is the best female wrestler on the roster, hands down. Unfortunately the company doesn't see her that way. They would rather have the belt on a bleach blonde Barbie look-a-like like Maryse, even though she has little, if any, in ring talent. Mickie should win but won't.

Prediction: Maryse

WWE Unified Tag Team Championship

Chris Jericho & ??? (c) vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase Jr

Edge should've been Jericho's partner, however due to possibly career ending Achilles tear, he is out of both this match and wrestling for quite some time. So Jericho will have a mystery partner. The question is who. Personally I really want Christian for the match but he has his own match tonight so that is unlikely. Stranger things have certainly happened but it's not likely. If I had to guess, something tells me it will be The Miz. Jericho is my favorite wrestler and has been for years so you would think I would be siding with him on this but I'm not. The plans we're to have Edge turn on Jericho and go face, therefore I believe they weren't gonna be holding those belts long anyway. With him not even in the match anymore there is no reason to keep the belts on them. Plus for some reason Vinnie Mac is pushing the crap out of Rhodes and Dibiase. I think Dibiase has potential but if Cody's daddy wasn't the American Dream Dusty Rhodes, he would have never even got a second glance.

Prediction: Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase

WWE United States Championship - Six-Pack Challenge

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Big Show vs. MVP vs. Carlito vs. Jack Swagger vs. The Miz

There is a lot of talent in this match. What bothers me the most is, the person I think will win, is the least talented of the bunch. Kofi is a great high flyer and the fans love him. He will never hold the World Title but has a great career ahead of him. The Big Show is one of the most under-rated wrestlers ever. Used properly he could have been bigger than Andre, and I do mean that but Vince blew it with him. MVP is finally getting over with the fans. He is a very talented guy who is making the most of his second chance in life. Carlito is not only a great wrestler but is very charismatic. Another guy that if pushed the right way could be huge but is unfortunately forced by the company into mediocrity. Who would've ever thought the Miz had it in him. He can actually wrestle. I'm shocked. And he's really good at drawing heat. So I've just made great arguments for all 5 of these men, the problem is Vince McMahon loves Jack Swagger. The guy is horrible. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying he doesn't have potential but he still has a lot to learn. He's still a kid and he's already a former World Champion, it's ridiculous. What happened to when you earned titles and they weren't given to you just to get over?

Prediction: Jack Swagger

WWE Intercontinental Championship

Rey Mysterio (c) vs Dolph Ziggler

It pains me to even say that. Dolph Ziggler???? Really? The scary part is, with Mysterio having contract disputes and Jeff Hardy taking time off soon, they have to give the belt to Ziggler to try and create more talent for the talent starved Smackdown show. I repeat.....What happened to when you earned titles and they weren't given to you just to get over?

Prediction: Dolph Ziggler

ECW Championship

Tommy Dreamer (c) vs. Christian

First and foremost, ECW SUCKS!!!! Ahhh I feel so much better. Vince took a great company and great memories from my childhood and wiped his ass with it. I am happy that Dreamer holds the belt though, he's the only ECW Original left. But as a peep i gotta go with Christian. This isn't really a prediction more like a wish

Prediction/Hope: Captain Charisma Christian

WWE World Heavyweight Championship

CM Punk (c) vs. Jeff Hardy

In case you are not aware. Jeff Hardy's contract is just about up and he is taking some time off when it does and I can't say I blame him. Another Vince screw up. Hardy could've been the next Shawn Michaels. Thanks again Vinnie Mac you scared another one away, just like RVD

Prediction: CM Punk

WWE Title

Randy Orton (c) vs Triple H vs. John Cena

Personally I think they should keep the belt on Randy Orton to help his push. He is way over right now and is the best heel I've seen in quite some time. Take that Triple H. You wish you had half Orton's talent. Oh wait that's right you don't need it, you married the bosses daughter.

Prediction: Triple H

Check back later for the results and feel free to tell me what you think. Also check out my want lists. I finished off the 80's and got started on the 90's today.

TNA Wrestling: Victory Road 2009, Previews and Predictions

This Sunday, July 19, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling presents "Victory Road" live and exclusively on Pay-Per-View!

The epic event will be available on InDemand, DirecTV, Dish Network, TVN, Viewer's Choice and more!

Please enjoy the preview below:




Here is a full match breakdown, along with my predictions:


The "Blueprint" Matt Morgan vs Daniels

I see the Main Event Mafia sweeping this Pay Per View. I think they will win all of their matches. Not necessarily something I want but I believe this is the way they will go. And even though Morgan is not in the Mafia, his gimmick right now is that he wants to be so i see him taking the match.

Prediction: The "Blueprint" Matt Morgan


"The Monster" Abyss vs. Dr. Stevie

With Raven no longer with the company and this feud starting to run its course I see Abyss taking it to Dr. Stevie. As a matter of fact I see this as a squash match for Abyss all the way. However this is a normal match and Abyss will take it to the extreme which I believe will cost him this match and lead to a no DQ match next month.

Prediction: Dr. Stevie by DQ


Sharmell vs. Jenna Morasca

This will be the bathroom break match. I mean really, does anybody care? I'm really surprised that a company that prides themselves on their wrestling would even put this match on a PPV

Prediction: Everyone goes to get popcorn because they don't care!



New Japan Tag Team Championship: Team 3D vs. The British Invasion

This one should be easy to call. I don't believe New Japan Wrestling will have their Tag Champs lose their belts for another companies PPV. Team 3D keeps the belts. The 22-time tag champs, and arguably the best tag team of all time retain.

Prediction: Team 3D


TNA KNOCKOUT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Tara vs. Angelina Love

Tara just won the title 2 weeks ago on TNA Impact on Spike. I don't see them pulling the belt off of her that quick. Doesn't make much sense. Then again I have seen crazier things. These two women are so hot!

Prediction: Tara


TNA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Main Event Mafia's Scott Steiner & Booker T vs. champions Beer Money, Inc.

Again I believe the Mafia will win all their matches tonight so I am going with the team of Booker and Steiner. I don't think they hyped them tagging together up enough. Booker, formally of Harlem Heat, and Steiner, formally of the Steiner Bros., are two of the best tag teams ever. The two of them tagging together is a big thing. I'm not even sure how many Tag Titles they've held. Dropped the ball a bit there. Beer Money is the tag team of the future, as long as they don't break up anytime soon. This should be a great match.

Prediction: Scott Steiner and Booker T


TNA LEGENDS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Main Event Mafia's Kevin Nash vs. champion "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles

I'm torn about this match. I'm giving it to Nash but AJ is by far the better wrestler. AJ is far better than Nash was even in his prime. But I have some issues with the match. As great as AJ is, he's still relatively a kid and therefore should never have been given the "Legends" belt to begin with. Nash has had so many knee surgeries at this point he can barely walk. I have no idea how he'll be able to keep up with AJ. As Good Ol' JR would say, "This match will be bowling shoe ugly."

Prediction: Kevin Nash


SAMOA JOE'S MYSTERY ADVISOR WILL BE REVEALED
Samoa Joe vs. "The Icon" Sting

With the way they have been pushing this feud Joe has to win. And anyone who doesn't know that Taz is Joe's advisor is an idiot. They show the orange and black, show his #13, show his FTW signs but then pretend to not know who it is? Really? After the match Taz and Joe will beat the crap out of Sting. Who, if anyone, will make the save?

Prediction: Samoa Joe


TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Mick Foley vs. champion Kurt Angle, leader of The Main Event Mafia

The Hardcore Icon vs. The Olympic Gold Medalist. I miss the Foley of old. I understand he cant do all the crazy stuff he used to but I love hardcore Foley. I pray Foley has one more "extreme" match in him. I want to see him and Abyss go at it. Foley will come close but Angle will take it and the Mafia will leave Victory Road with all the gold (minus the Knockouts Title)

Prediction: Kurt Angle


Check back after the show for the results.

UFC 100 Preview

The following is a preview directly from UFC.com. I will be back tomorrow with my thoughts on who will win the fights as well as the results following the Pay Per View.

Jul-11-2009 7pm PT/10pm ET Event Type: PPV Live Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Nevada

Description: It's the biggest event in mixed martial arts history, and for UFC 100, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is bringing out the big guns. Two championships will be on the line when UFC heavyweight title holder Brock Lesnar defends his crown against rival Frank Mir in their long-awaited grudge match, and UFC welterweight champion Georges "Rush" St-Pierre puts his belt up for grabs against Brazilian knockout artist Thiago "Pitbull" Alves. Also, The Ultimate Fighter coaches collide as Dan Henderson takes on Michael "The Count" Bisping in a pivotal middleweight showdown. UFC FAN EXPO - Taking place on July 10th & 11th at the Mandalay Bay. Register Now / Expo Tickets Tickets for the UFC® 100 Viewing Party at Radio City Music Hall in NYC are on sale now and will be priced at $25 through July 3 (July 4 through the event they will be priced at $30). Tickets can be purchased at the Radio City Music Hall Box Office, Madison Square Garden Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at www.radiocity.com. Tickets are also available by Ticketmaster phone at 866-448-7849 or 212-307-7171. Watch UFC 100 on Pay Per View (outside of North America, Click Here), and worldwide on Yahoo! Sports and UFC.com. Mandalay Bay Events Center doors open at 3:45 pm PT The first bout will begin at 4:35 pm PT The first televised bout will begin at 7:00 pm PT

Brock Lesnar Vs. Frank Mir
	Name: Brock Lesnar Height: 6' 3" (191 cm) Weight: 265 (120 kg) Record: 3-1-0			Name: Frank Mir Height: 6' 3" (191 cm) Weight: 240 (109 kg) Record: 12-3-0

Georges St-Pierre Vs. Thiago Alves
	Name: Georges St-Pierre Height: 5' 10" (178 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 18-2-0	"Rush"		Name: Thiago Alves Height: 5' 9" (175 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 22-4-0	"Pit bull"

Jon Fitch Vs. Paulo Thiago
	Name: Jon Fitch Height: 6' 0" (183 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 22-3-0, 1 NC			Name: Paulo Thiago Height: 5' 11" (180 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 11-0-0

Dan Henderson Vs. Michael Bisping
	Name: Dan Henderson Height: 6' 1" (185 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 24-7-0	"Hendo"		Name: Michael Bisping Height: 6' 2" (188 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 18-1-0	"The Count"

Yoshihiro Akiyama Vs. Alan Belcher
	Name: Yoshihiro Akiyama Height: 5' 10" (178 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 12-1-0, 2 NC			Name: Alan Belcher Height: 6' 2" (188 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 13-4-0	"The Talent"

Mark Coleman Vs. Stephan Bonnar
	Name: Mark Coleman Height: 6' 1" (185 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 15-9-0	"The Hammer"		Name: Stephan Bonnar Height: 6' 4" (193 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 14-5-0	"American Psycho"
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Mac Danzig Vs. Jim Miller
	Name: Mac Danzig Height: 5' 8" (173 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 19-6-1			Name: Jim Miller Height: 5' 8" (173 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 13-2-0
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Jon Jones Vs. Jake O'Brien
	Name: Jon Jones Height: 6' 4" (193 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 8-0-0	"Bones"		Name: Jake O'Brien Height: 6' 3" (191 cm) Weight: 205 (93 kg) Record: 11-2-0	"Irish"
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Dong Hyun Kim Vs. TJ Grant
	Name: Dong Hyun Kim Height: 6' 1" (185 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 11-0-1, 1 NC	"Stun Gun"		Name: TJ Grant Height: 5' 10" (178 cm) Weight: 170 (77 kg) Record: 14-2-0
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CB Dollaway Vs. Tom Lawlor
	Name: CB Dollaway Height: 6' 2" (188 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 9-2-0	"The Doberman"		Name: Tom Lawlor Height: 6' 0" (183 cm) Weight: 185 (84 kg) Record: 5-1-0, 1 NC	"Filthy"
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Matt Grice Vs. Shannon Gugerty
	Name: Matt Grice Height: 5' 8" (173 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 10-2-0	"The Real One"		Name: Shannon Gugerty Height: 5' 10" (178 cm) Weight: 155 (70 kg) Record: 11-3-0
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