UFC 110 Preview: The Prelims

Stephan Bonnar vs. Krzysztof Soszynski

The Breakdown: Bonnar’s classic first encounter with Forrest Griffin will probably ensure that he’ll have a spot in the UFC until the end of time, but his recent struggles have some critics suggesting he should move on. Even worse for Bonnar, Soszynski isn’t the kind of guy to try and get healthy against.

Vastly underappreciated, Soszynski has developed into a dangerous puncher and dominating fighter from top control thanks to his trademark arm-snapping kimura and buck nasty ground-and-pound. One way or another, it doesn’t look good for Bonnar, who lacks the power to back Soszynski off and definitely can’t stop the nouveau Polish hammer from taking him down.

Just watch Bonnar’s fight with Mark Coleman at UFC 100, and you’ll see that he’s a fighter who’s unsure of what he wants to do in the cage. Contrast that with Soszynski, who is single-minded in his approach and can run over anyone unprepared or unable to force him out of his comfort zone.

If you can’t out-strike or out-wrestle Soszynski, beating him is about as likely as a profitable Tara Reid movie.

The Bottom Line: If Bonnar’s UFC career is in jeopardy, Soszynski won’t help matters. Watch for Soszynski to end this one with a kimura.