Top 10: Finale + UFC 100 Predictions

So here we are. Nine fights down, one more to go. What could be number one on this list? Your answer lies below. Drumroll!!!!














1. Austin St. John vs. Jason David Frank













That's right, I WENT THERE! This was one of the most anticipated fights when I was a kid, and now that I am a grown man, I STILL want to see this happen! I mean, think about it. Austin St. John was known as the original red ranger. The LEADER. And then what happened, Jason David Frank came in and stole his spotlight. Shortly after Frank came on the show, St. John was a ranger no more, and Frank assumed the role of the de-facto head honcho. To describe this in a way other people may understand, Jason David Frank is the HHH of the power rangers. If you get that reference, congratulations. Austin St. John faded into obscurity, as did Frank. However, Frank has expressed interest in fighting St. John. Unfortunately that will probably never happen due to this:

Obviously the depression has lasted with him to this day. But who would win a fight between both men in their prime? Tough call. Frank has a stronger kickboxing background, but St. John has a stronger will. Gotta give it to St. John.


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So, still here?

Well, here are my predictions for tomorrow night.

Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping

These men went at it as coaches on TUF 9. Bisping's Brits wiped the floor with the US, and Henderson must have a fire under his ass right now. This fight will very likely go the distance, and I think Henderson's will will eke out Bisping's skill. Bisping doesn't seem strong enough to knock Henderson out, or strong enough to take him down. I have been proven wrong before (see my pitiful 0 for 3 article on UFC 99). But, I pick Hendo to win by unanimous decision.

Georges St. Pierre vs. Thiago Alves

Alves is a BEAST. That is all that needs to be said about him. The man walks around at 200 pounds and is the biggest man GSP has ever had to face. I realize that GSP has better technique than the powerhouse Alves, but technique will get you nowhere if you cannot take your opponent down. Look for Alves to keep this one standing and GSP to try and get him to the ground ASAP. I know I am going to get flamed for this, but I am picking Alves to dethrone GSP. Alves gets the knockout in the second round.

Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir have already fought before, with Mir submitting him via leglock. Afterwards, Lesnar dismantled Heath Herring and defeated Randy Couture to win the Heavyweight crown. All in less than 5 fights. Mir had defeated Minotauro Noguiera to win the interim crown. There are many skeptics who aren't giving Mir a shot in this one due to the fact that Noguiera was nowhere near 100%.

Here's the thing, Lesnar had beaten another brawler and a wrestler. He had never dealt with anyone comfortable on his back other than frank Mir. Herring was a brawler, Couture was a wrestler. All Lesnar has is his wrestling, his power, and his oh-so-gay looking hammerfist (albeit it IS powerful). He claims he wants revenge, and he claims he won't get caught in that leglock again. I think that Lesnar has had nightmares every night up until today. And I think his vengeful mood will affect his fighting. When one fights for revenge, one tends to lose focus. And you need to realize something else. Frank Mir is fighting for redemption. After a motorcycle accident took him out a few years ago, he has clawed his way back up and is one more fight away from supremacy. He has much more to lose than Lesnar. I think Mir will weather the storm in the first round, and go to submit Lesnar in the second. I don't think Lesnar has learned enough in the past few months to handle Mir's Jiu-jitsu. We'll see what happens tomorrow night.

In the esteemed words of Mills Lane and Marvin Gaye: LET'S GET IT ON!