Welcome to another Kingdom MMA fighter vs writer challenge.
For this feature we challenge some of the biggest names from the world of MMA to give us their picks and fight outcomes for specific MMA events. Then they will be challenged by one of our writers, who will make their own predictions. Previously we have challenged the likes of Dustin Poirier, Luke Barnatt, Jim Alers, Mike Wilkinson, Phil Harris, Cathal Pendred and Michael Wootten.
This weeks opponent is UFC Welterweight George Sullivan (16-3-0-1 NC). Sullivan is currently riding a eight fight win streak including two wins in a row since signing for the UFC. Last time out Sullivan KO'd Igor Araujo in Brasilia, Brazil back in September and he has told us that he can't wait to get back in to the Octagon. So hopefully it will not be long before we see him back in action. Before then though comes what could be his toughest test to date... The challenge of Fighter vs Writer, is Sullivan as good at his predictions as he is in the Octagon.
The Scoring
If you predict the correct winner of the fight you will get one point and if you predict the correct method of victory you will get an extra point. However, if the fight ends in a stoppage and you predict the round as well the method you could earn a third bonus point. If the fight goes the distance you can only earn a maximum of two points.
The Predictions
Conor McGregor vs Dennis Siver
Heather: This event is the Conor McGregor show, lets not beat around the bush. Everything about the build up to this week has been about one person in this fight and its certainly not Dennis Siver. I really feel for Siver in the build up to the biggest fight in his career and he is being shown no respect. As far as the fight goes I see this fight being a tougher test than many people believe, though I do only seeing one fighter come out on top.
I think Conor will pick up the win he needs to cement him as the next contender for Jose Aldo's title and then it is only a matter of time before we find out if this stadium show in Ireland really does happen.
Prediction: McGregor via TKO Round 2
Sullivan: McGregor via TKO Round 1
Benson Henderson vs Donald Cerrone
Heather: This fight is such a good fight and one I have wanted to see happen in the UFC for such a long time. The first fight between the pair is one of my favourite fights and even though the second was so short I expect this fight to be very close. I have gone back and forth over who I pick but at the minute I am favouring Bendo to put an end to Cowboys undefeated streak.
Prediction: Henderson via Decision
Sullivan: Cerrone via TKO Round 2 (Body Kick)
Uriah Hall vs Ron Stallings
Heather: I am not a big Uriah Hall fan, even though he has landed one of the best KO's I have ever seen. That being said I will always back a fighter who has been in the UFC for a while over an unkown fighter, especially a guy stepping up on a weeks notice.
Prediction: Hall via Decision
Sullivan: Hall via TKO Round 2
Norman Parke vs Gleison Tibau
Heather: I think this could be the fight where Norman Parke makes a name for himself. If he can survive the first round I expect him to become stronger in the fight and his gameplan will take over. I can't see him finishing the fight but I can see him taking the decision. However, Tibau is by far the toughest opponent Parke has faced in his career and it won't be an easy fight for him.
Prediction: Parke via Decision
Sullivan: Tibau via Decision
So that's our predictions for the fights, we will be live tweeting on Sunday night as always and we will keep you all informed as to how the challenge is going with latest scores throughout the main card.
Thanks again to George for providing us with his picks for this weekends fights and it just leaves me to say.... May the best man win!!
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