UFC's Top 8 Heavies vs StirkeForce's Top 8 Head to Head

Fedor sucks, Lesnar is better, and O'doyle rules!

 

Regarding Werdum, I actually disagree with my Mir pick more than the others. I believe Mir has better stand-up, and he would probably win a ud. I was drinking when I posted this, so I can't say that I'm surprised that I disagree with myself. I believe that Nog's stand-up was the difference in the fight when they fought, and I don't think Werdum has improved much in that area since. I don't think Werdum takes Cro Cop down, and I don't think he can can win against Cro Cop on his feet.

Regarding Kharitonov, I believe it is his lack of speed that hinders him. Cro Cop may not be confident enough to win here, but I think he is physically capable.

A lot of my Overeem picks are just speculation since we have yet to see him in with a top heavyweight. I think Velasquez eventually gets Overeem against the cage, takes him down, and pounds him out. I give Carwin a similar chance, but I need to see him last two solid rounds before considering changing my mind about that fight.

Maybe it's the banned substances, but I think that it is important for Barnett to feel like the big guy. Barnett has not faced a relevant fighter in years, and I believe he will struggle against stronger opponents that can take him down. The Mir fight is winnable for Barnett if he can take him down, and stay on top without getting subbed. Mir's edge in hand speed and power make me favor him standing.

I really can't see Rogers beating any of the 8 guys I named from the UFC. I would be interested on seeing who you have him beating, and how.

I think Arlovski has a shot against Mir, because I think that fight may resemble a boxing match. I think Arlovski has the better boxing skills, and he is capable of hitting Mir hard enough to stop him. Mir could also end this with one shot as well. Mir is the smart choice here, but I felt like being generous and giving Arlovski a shot against somebody.