Josh Samman vs. Tamdan McCrory- Who Wins?

[Arkridge]

This is a good fight that is getting overshadowed by all of the amazing fights happening in December. I'm not sure if this one is going to open up the FOX main event or be on the prelims but it's a great fight, one that can propel either guy into ranked competition.

Josh Samman is undefeated since his stint on the Ultimate Fighter, 3-0 in the UFC all finish wins over Kevin Casey, Eddie Gordon and Caio Magalhaes. He takes on Tamdan McCrory, who after a 3-3 stint with the UFC, shipped off to Bellator to compile back to back first round finishes which led to his invite back to the big show.

Both of these guys are exciting as fuck and I think the winner has a strong opportunity to be launced into top 15 competition, it's a barn burner matchup I'm predicting this to get a POTN bonus. What do you guys think of this fight, who do you have winning?

 

[pjswmkj]

Shaman via no octagon rust! Looking forward to his return as well.

 

[Senbonzakura]

Yeah a great prelim fight without a doubt, Samman has been on a nice roll lately and McCrory was ripping up the competition in Bellator. I'm leaning towards the Barn Cat getting a decision based on his grizzled veteran approach. I think Josh will have trouble mixing it up with McCrory reach and takedowns. Should be a great matchup though!

 

[asdf122345]

Tamdan McCrory.

 

[Arkridge]

I've got Samman, he's a big MW and is a lot better than the guys Tamdan took out in Bellator. Tamdan is a vet but I think Samman has top 15 potential and is going to be too much for his fight fight back.

 

[Bork Lazer]

I like both these guys and really don't want to see one lose.

Now that being said, McCrory looked damn near unstoppable in his two Bellator fights (against pretty solid fighters). His striking looked really sharp and his BJJ looked on point. I think he takes this fight in a barn burner (no pun intended).

 

[Kanemura]

I'm hoping Samman takes it and then faces Derek Brunson!

 

[Arkridge]

I'm hoping Samman takes it and then faces Derek Brunson!

Samman vs. Brunson is a great fight.

 

[GoldenAzazel]

Samman. He's looked solid in the UFC so far and I can see him easily making top 15. I reckon he could probably win by whatever he wants too seeing as he has a sub over a BJJ black belt and great KO's.

 

[YourfatherII]

Im taking the Barn Cat in the barn burner of a fight (hopefully). I do see Samman's strength and athleticism posing some problems for Tamdan but I his boxing will be too sharp for Josh's.

 

[ConradMcgilcuty]

Im taking the Barn Cat in the barn burner of a fight (hopefully). I do see Samman's strength and athleticism posing some problems for Tamdan but I his boxing will be too sharp for Josh's.

Im taking Matt Hughes pounding his brother behind the barn.

 

[Arkridge]

Im taking Matt Hughes pounding his brother behind the barn.

 

[MitMcl]

McCrory by impressive first round TKO.

 

[ISPCon]

Awesome matchmaking this should be an awesome fight
Not even sure who to choose in this one

 

[BubbaH]

I hope McCrory flattens him.

 

[peterparker66]

from what i saw of Tamdan in Belator he has improved his stand up some what and he used to have a better then average ground game so I'm picking him to win this fight but what do know I'm almost always wrong but i think that due to me picking winners with my heart rather then my head

 

[Sasquatch Smith]

I didnt even realize Barncat was back in the UFC...he has looked excellent in his come back so far...aggressive. This should be a really good fight, hoping Barncat pulls it off.

 

[electricfuneral]

Im all in for samman, seems like a really good dude