This February Even takes place in New Jersey and features the opening round of the StrikeforceHeavyweight Grand Prix
Fedor Emelianenko vs Antonio Silva
The Main Event will feature the Last Emperor against Bigfoot. After a shocking upset by Fabricio Werdum, Fedor gets back to action against 15-2 Silva. This looks like an easy upset for Fedor, but, we will get to see for the first time how an undefeated phenom rebounds from his first loss.
In every aspect of the game, Emelianenko is the better fighter. He has years of experience over his opponent and a laundry list of the greatest fighters in the world (or at least at the time they were). This fight will be a warm-up fight for the Russian as he will use his superior striking and grappling skills to pick the Brazilian apart before taking him down and taking home the victory.
My Pick: Emelianenko via Whatever He Wants. Likely First Round TKO.
Actual Result: Silva via TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Andrei Arlovski vs Sergei Kharitonov
Arlovski is coming off 3 straight losses and hasn’t been the same fighter since his bout with Emelianenko. That loss sent a once promising Heavyweight into a downward spiral to the depths of nowheres-ville. Across the cage will stand Kharitonov, a Russian kickboxer with notable victories over current Strikeforce Champion Alistair Overeem, Pedro Rizzo and Semmy Schilt.
Kharitonov is a strong and tall (6’4”) fighter who has displayed an ability to dispatch high-level kickboxers. Arlovski, is no high-level kickboxer.
I see this fight as another opportunity for Arlovski to let us down and ultimately a chance to retire.
My Pick: Kharitonov via KO
Actual Result: Kharitonov via KO
Thanks for reading everyone and good luck with your bets! Enjoy the Fights and Drink Responsibly!
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