Here we go:
Jared Papazian- Papazian was dominated in this loss. With Papazian never winning a fight in the octagon I expect him to be cut as he is 0-3 in the octagon.
Tim Elliot- Elliot showed he was much better than a stepping stone for John Dodson. He dominated Papazian almost the whole fight. He now gets back in the thick of things in the very shallow Flyweight division. His next fight can be against another guy who is 1-1 in the flyweight division.
Next Fight: John Lineker
John Cofer- Cofer lost a very competitive fight against Mike Rio. I think due to the nature of the bout, Cofer gets one more chance. With Mike Ricci most likely dropping to Lightweight, this will be a good test to get his career started.
Next Fight: Mike Ricci
Mike Rio- Rio looked good in a tough fight against John Cofer. The next step for Rio should be another rising prospect.
Next fight: Jon Tuck
Reuben Duran- Duran ran into a hungry Wolverine unfortunately for him. But, losing a close split decision to Takeya Mizugaki and submitting Francisco Rivera will keep you in the octagon. He needs a bounce back fight as does the guy he takes on next.
Next Fight: Marcos Vinicius
Hugo Viana- The Wolverine looked awesome tonight. A step up is next for Viana. Another bantamweight on this card looked impressive as well. A fun fight is on the Horizon.
Next Fight: Johnny Bedford
Nick Catone: Catone lost a tough fight vs Tj Waldburger. One more loss and Catone is gone.
Next Fight: John Maguire
Tj Waldburger- Waldburger came back in a big way submitting Nick Catone. He now gets one more fight before being back in a top 20 point.
Next Fight: Sean Pierson
Vinc Pichel- Pichel was dominated against a very talented Khabilov. He now needs a step down.
Next fight: Jeremy Larsen
Rustam Khabilov- Wow!!, a definite impressive debut for Khabilov as he dominated Pichel with excellent slams. Can't wait for his next fight!
Next Fight: James Vick
Marcos Viniscus- next fight- Reuban Duran
Johnny Bedford- Next fight: Hugo Viana
James Head- Head looked bad tonight. The vet Pyle beat him from start to finish. He needs to bounce back for his next fight.
Next Fight: Claude Patrick
Mike Pyle- Pyle continued to prove his worth in the welterweight division. Pyle is 6-2 in his last 8 and has only lost to Brock Larson (haha), Rory Macdonald and Jake Ellenberger in the UFC. While he's beat notables John Hathaway, Ricardo Almeida and Josh Neer. His next fight should be against a gatekeeper that can break him into the top 10.
Next Fight: Mike Pierce
Jonathan Brookins- Brookins looked better in defeat. However, he still has a lot of holes in his game. He will look to bounce back in his next fight.
Next Fight: Jimy Hettes
Dustin Poirer- Poirer proved that he is not going anywhere in the contender realm. His next fight should be against someone really good that can determine where he stands.
Next Fight: Chad Mendes
Shane Del Rosario- Del Rosario looked awesome in defeat. His next fight should be against a mid tier fighter also coming off a loss.
Next Fight: Matt Mitrione
Pat Barry- Pat Barry came back from being dominated to get a win over Del Rosario. He joked about the Kongo fight saying he was winning 2-1 ( haha love that guy )
Surprisingly enough, Barry vs Kongo 2 actually makes sense. 2 gatekeepers that want to be contenders. The winner could get one last push to contender status.
Next Fight : Cheick Kongo 2
Mike Ricci- Ricci looked awful against Smith. A drop to welterweight could benefit the smaller Ricci.
Next Fight- John Cofer
Colton Smith- Smith showed his worth vs a tough Ricci. While unconventional, I think Smith should face the Tuf smashes welterweight on the losing end.
Next Fight: Bradley Scott
Matt Mitrione- Mitrione proved he is just a mid tier in the Heavyweight division.
Next Fight: Shane Del Rosario
Roy Nelson- Lets try and do this a third time
Next Fight: Shane Carwin
BONUS: Most Likely Carwin will be hurt.
So I have 2 options- If Mark Hunt beats Struve. Hunt vs Nelson
Or
Lavar Johnson if he beats Brendan Schaub.
What do you think?
What matches would you make.
Jared Papazian- Papazian was dominated in this loss. With Papazian never winning a fight in the octagon I expect him to be cut as he is 0-3 in the octagon.
Tim Elliot- Elliot showed he was much better than a stepping stone for John Dodson. He dominated Papazian almost the whole fight. He now gets back in the thick of things in the very shallow Flyweight division. His next fight can be against another guy who is 1-1 in the flyweight division.
Next Fight: John Lineker
John Cofer- Cofer lost a very competitive fight against Mike Rio. I think due to the nature of the bout, Cofer gets one more chance. With Mike Ricci most likely dropping to Lightweight, this will be a good test to get his career started.
Next Fight: Mike Ricci
Mike Rio- Rio looked good in a tough fight against John Cofer. The next step for Rio should be another rising prospect.
Next fight: Jon Tuck
Reuben Duran- Duran ran into a hungry Wolverine unfortunately for him. But, losing a close split decision to Takeya Mizugaki and submitting Francisco Rivera will keep you in the octagon. He needs a bounce back fight as does the guy he takes on next.
Next Fight: Marcos Vinicius
Hugo Viana- The Wolverine looked awesome tonight. A step up is next for Viana. Another bantamweight on this card looked impressive as well. A fun fight is on the Horizon.
Next Fight: Johnny Bedford
Nick Catone: Catone lost a tough fight vs Tj Waldburger. One more loss and Catone is gone.
Next Fight: John Maguire
Tj Waldburger- Waldburger came back in a big way submitting Nick Catone. He now gets one more fight before being back in a top 20 point.
Next Fight: Sean Pierson
Vinc Pichel- Pichel was dominated against a very talented Khabilov. He now needs a step down.
Next fight: Jeremy Larsen
Rustam Khabilov- Wow!!, a definite impressive debut for Khabilov as he dominated Pichel with excellent slams. Can't wait for his next fight!
Next Fight: James Vick
Marcos Viniscus- next fight- Reuban Duran
Johnny Bedford- Next fight: Hugo Viana
James Head- Head looked bad tonight. The vet Pyle beat him from start to finish. He needs to bounce back for his next fight.
Next Fight: Claude Patrick
Mike Pyle- Pyle continued to prove his worth in the welterweight division. Pyle is 6-2 in his last 8 and has only lost to Brock Larson (haha), Rory Macdonald and Jake Ellenberger in the UFC. While he's beat notables John Hathaway, Ricardo Almeida and Josh Neer. His next fight should be against a gatekeeper that can break him into the top 10.
Next Fight: Mike Pierce
Jonathan Brookins- Brookins looked better in defeat. However, he still has a lot of holes in his game. He will look to bounce back in his next fight.
Next Fight: Jimy Hettes
Dustin Poirer- Poirer proved that he is not going anywhere in the contender realm. His next fight should be against someone really good that can determine where he stands.
Next Fight: Chad Mendes
Shane Del Rosario- Del Rosario looked awesome in defeat. His next fight should be against a mid tier fighter also coming off a loss.
Next Fight: Matt Mitrione
Pat Barry- Pat Barry came back from being dominated to get a win over Del Rosario. He joked about the Kongo fight saying he was winning 2-1 ( haha love that guy )
Surprisingly enough, Barry vs Kongo 2 actually makes sense. 2 gatekeepers that want to be contenders. The winner could get one last push to contender status.
Next Fight : Cheick Kongo 2
Mike Ricci- Ricci looked awful against Smith. A drop to welterweight could benefit the smaller Ricci.
Next Fight- John Cofer
Colton Smith- Smith showed his worth vs a tough Ricci. While unconventional, I think Smith should face the Tuf smashes welterweight on the losing end.
Next Fight: Bradley Scott
Matt Mitrione- Mitrione proved he is just a mid tier in the Heavyweight division.
Next Fight: Shane Del Rosario
Roy Nelson- Lets try and do this a third time
Next Fight: Shane Carwin
BONUS: Most Likely Carwin will be hurt.
So I have 2 options- If Mark Hunt beats Struve. Hunt vs Nelson
Or
Lavar Johnson if he beats Brendan Schaub.
What do you think?
What matches would you make.
