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UFC 125 Preview: The Prelims

Jason ProbstDec 30, 2010
Mike Thomas Brown | Jeff Sherwood/Sherdog.com


Featherweights
Mike Thomas Brown vs. Diego Nunes

The Matchup: Brown has his work cut out for him here, as an ex-champion facing a rising star in the once-beaten Nunes. Disregard his stoppage loss to Jose Aldo and knockout defeat to Manny Gamburyan; Brown remains an elite fighter, with one of the better overall ground games in the 145-pound. Style-wise, this looks like a favorable matchup for him. Nunes is talented, but Brown should be able to dictate where the match goes.

For Nunes to win, he needs to upset the apple cart early, perhaps delivering a rousing haymaker that inspires him to dive in for the finishing salvo. However, I do not see that happening here.

The Pick: I think Brown will be a little too strong for Nunes, banging him around and grinding him down for a late stoppage or comfortable decision win.

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