UFC @Rio predictions

UFC has dumped the numbering scheme for tonight's match up in Rio. Personally, I think I will find a bar with free admission, free beer and a free taxi to drive my broke drunk ass home before I would buy this card for $55. Here are a few predictions on tonight's fight card.

Silva vs. Okami. Okami is the only fighter to defeat Silva in a disqualification. That is the excuse the UFC is using to pump this fight up. Look for Silva to carry the fight to reward those in the crowd then end it with a quick one punch or one kick KO. Payday for Okami. Nothing else. (I would love to see Okami choke Silva out in front of his home town, but that aint going to happen.)

Rua vs Griffin. Griffin is always in a good fight, except when he was out classed against Silva and ran out of the ring in embarrassment, other than that, a fun fighter to watch. Rua was also out classed by his last opponent but tonight he is in his home country and can't afford an embarrassment. So this is going to be a fight to see who will out class the other. It won't matter since neither will get a title shot.

Nogueira vs Schaub. This is the only fight that I would consider interesting, I am hoping Nogueira gives Schaub an MMA lesson with Schaub eventually losing by submission, but it will probably end with Nogueira on his back KOed in the second and then announcing his retirement in front of the home town. What better way to call it quits?

Do yourself a favor and join me at the bar.