Friday, October 24, 2008

Can Silva put Cote away?

UFC 90 goes on this weekend and I'm starting to get excited. Anderson Silva will be defending his middle weight championship once again against Canadian striker Patrick Cote. Most count out Cote, but this kid can punch. They both have good striking skills and Anderson has a advantge on the ground, if it makes it there. They both have granite chins which will help if they start trading. I'm leaning towards Anderson in this fight because he's one bad mofo. I give Cote a lot better chance than most because if he gets confidence look out. My prediction is Anderson first round, but if Cote survives the first round his chances of winning is higher.
Next Koscheck v. Alves and this fight I'm looking forward to most. Alves is such a big 170 that he poses many problems for a typical wrestler like Kos. Thiago has great knees and I can see Josh eating one when he shoots. If that doesn't occur and Thiago can't defend Josh's takedown then it could be along fight for Thiago. My prediction is Thiago by second round stoppage.