UFC 79: Nemesis Results
Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Hughes
Georges St. Pierre via Submission (Armbar) (Rd. 2)
Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva
Chuck Liddell via Unanimous Decision
Eddie Sanchez vs. Soa Palalei
Eddie Sanchez via TKO (Rd 3)
Lyoto Machida vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Lyoto Machida via Submission (Arm Triangle) (Rd 2)
Rich Clementi vs. Melvin Guillard
Rich Clementi via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) (Rd 1)
James Irvin vs. Luis Cane
James Irvin via Disqualification (Illegal Knee)
Manny Gamburyan vs. Nate Mohr
Manny Gamburyan via Submission (Heel Hook) (Rd. 1)
Dean Lister vs. Jordan Radev
Dean Lister via Unanimous Decision
Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza
Roan Carneiro via TKO in (Rd. 2)
Mark Bocek vs. Doug Evans
Mark Bocek via Unanimous Decision
UFC 79 Nemesis - Quick Picks
Soa Palelei Vs. Eddie Sanchez
Soa is a relatively unknown fighter. This will be his first fight in the UFC, but he does have a couple of quality wins.
You remember Eddie Sanchez for giving Mirko his only win in the UFC, right? Eddie hasn’t done badly so far, though, with two wins in the UFC.
Prediction: Soa Palelei via TKO Rd. 2
Rich Clementi Vs. Melvin Guillard
I have no faith in either of these fighters. Melvin is wasting his talent, while Rich is just a mediocre fighter. Melvin *SHOULD* win this one, but he’s been known to start to crumble when he meets adversity.
Prediction: Melvin Guillard via TKO Rd. 1
Lyoto Machida Vs. Rameau Sokoudjou
Soko is riding the upset high, but I think that it comes to a stop here. Lyoto is just too illusive, too cunning, and just too cautious for Soko to make any headway. Lyoto will find a way to prolong the fight, and escape with a decision.
Prediction: Lyoto Machida via Decision Rd. 3
Chuck Liddell Vs. Wanderlei Silva
The big fight! In my personal opinion, Chuck is done. Yes, I realize styles make fights, but Chuck is getting older by the minute and a loss here might seal his career. Wanderlei hooked up with the right camp, and he looks to be in great shape. The only thing that makes me hesitant is the fact that he’s taken so many shots to the head that he still might be reeling. Hopefully this fight is as entertaining as it has been billed to be.
Prediction: Wanderlei Silva via TKO Rd. 2
Matt Hughes Vs. Georges St-Pierre
GSP *SHOULD* win this fight. He dominated Hughes before, but we’ve been hearing about how Hughes hasn’t been training like he was supposed to previously, and now he is better than ever. I don’t buy this. What I think will happen is, GSP will “surprise” everyone by taking Hughes down and pounding on him for 5 rounds. I think the only way Hughes can win is by submission or punch to the back of the skull. GSP should be able to take Hughes down and control him, and pick him apart on his feet.
Prediction: Georges St-Pierre via TKO Rd. 4
UFC 79 Fight Card - NEMESIS
Getting closer and closer to this PPV, here’s the finished fight card.
- Matt Hughes Vs. Georges St-Pierre * For the Interim Welterweight Belt (5 Rd. Fight)
- Chuck Liddell Vs. Wanderlei Silva
- Lyoto Machida Vs. Rameau Sokoudjou * Soko’s UFC Debut!
- Rich Clementi Vs. Melvin Guillard * Grudge Match
- Sao Palelei Vs. Eddie Sanchez
May Not Be Shown
- Luis Cane Vs. James Irvin
- Nate Mohr Vs. Manny Gamburyan
- Jordan Radev Vs. Dean Lister
- Roan Carneiro Vs. Tony DeSouza
- Mark Bocek Vs. Doug Evans
Three Fights Added to UFC 80: Rapid Fire
UFC 80: Rapid Fire featuring BJ Penn vs. Joe Stevenson for the Interim Lightweight Belt, will be adding the following fights:
- Wilson Gouveia vs. Jason Lambert
- James Lee Vs. Alessio Sakara
- Per Eklund Vs. Sam Stout
- Source
Other fights include:
- BJ Penn Vs. Joe Stevenson
- Paul Kelly Vs. Paul Taylor
- Gabriel Gonzaga Vs. Fabricio Werdum
UFC 80: Rapid Fire will take place in Metro Radio Arena, England, tickets are still available.
