UFC 101

The main events for UFC 101 to be held in Philly in August have been announced and they will not disappoint. One belt will be on the line and a current champ will move up a weight class as the UFC holds an event in Philadelphia for the first time. B.J.Penn looks to rebound from his loss to GSP with a win against number 1 contender Kenny Florian, and Anderson Silva looks to silence his critics after 2 mediocre fights by taking on the hugely popular Forrest Griffin.

I think KenFlo has a real chance at beating Penn and this has the makings of a great fight. Both fighters are highly skilled in all areas of MMA and if the hunger and desire are gone from B.J. after his destruction at the hands of GSP than look for Florian to shock the world and become the new LW Champion. If KenFlo is able to pull off the upset this will set up a rematch from TUF 1 Finale Florian vs Diego Sanchez. Sanchez has a fight with Clay Guida in June at the TEAM US vs TEAM UK Finale and once he wins that, Nightmare should be in line for a LW title shot. When all is said and done look for Diego Sanchez to be the new Lightweight Champion by 2010. So, when it happens just remember you heard it here first.

As for the Silva-Griffin fight, I would love nothing more than to see Forrest defeat Silva, especially by KO. I just don't see it happening unfortunately, as I feel this match up is better for Silva. If Griffin can stay out of the Muay Thai clinch and stand and land with Spider than he has a shot, but that is a big if.

Should be one hell of a card, cant wait.
jorro