UFC 100 Pay-Per-View
This one is looking pretty good. Several of the fights I’m excited about and cannot wait to see. In particular, Henderson vs. Bisping should be a fun one. Also, Georges “Rush” St-Pierre vs. Thiago “The Pitbull” Alves looks promising. All I can do is hope.

UFC 100 Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping
One of the fights I’m looking forward to in UFC 100 is the Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping bout. I watch the Ultimate Fighter series which pitted Dan Henderson against Michael Bisping as coaches. One of the most memorable moments was when Dan confronted Michael about switching the times that they use the training facility. As I recall, Dan and team USA were going to the gym to train earlier in the morning, and Michael and the UK were going in around 11, or noon. After Dan made his request / demand, Michael Bisping retorted with, “You can’t do that Dan.” While seemingly mundane in its nature, those 5 little words have stuck in my head for awhile now. The primary reason being his accent. The cocky, snide sounding Bisping, and the cool, confident Dan Henderson.

Michael Bisping has been a favorite fighter of mine for awhile. There are a few fighters in the UFC that talk a lot of crap.. and normally that sort of things bugs me, A LOT. However, I’m also able to tell (I think) when it’s because the person is just an ass, or when they are trying to gain an advantage. Bisping is going for the advantage.

That being said, the cool, calm, collected nature of Dan Henderson is truly refreshing. He doesn’t talk smack, and he’s a good fighter. Almost as if he doesn’t feel like he needs that ‘edge’ in order to perform–or outperform his rival.

“You can’t do that Dan.”

UFC 100 Georges “Rush” St-Pierre vs. Thiago “The Pitbull” Alves
Are you kidding me? Any opportunity to watch Georges St-Pierre fight is a treat. This guy is wicked. His ethics, his style.. I consider him the ‘Tyson’ of MMA. Now, throw Thiago Alves in the the ring with him…. chills! This could be an amazingly awesome super-fight of doom!

As I was examining this match-up, a few points came up. Obviously Thiago Alves is the larger, stronger fighter. Problem: 6″ reach difference in favor of Georges St-Pierre. I don’t know if this will play into the fight much, I’m just saying. Also, as Joe Rogan points out now and again, the weight cut can take a lot out of a guy. With this influence Thiago Alves negatively?

Rush vs. The Pitbull

UFC 100 – Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesner
Here we go again. Brock Lesner revisits Frank Mir, the man who beat him by submission. Both men hold.. the same belt? Sort of. This will be one of the ‘extra’ fights in my opinion. Fun to watch, but probably wont be very entertaining.

So there you have it, my pre-take on UFC 100.