The UFC returns Wednesday night with another strong Fight Night card headlined by Kenny Florian and Din Thomas. Thomas was originally scheduled to fight Spencer Fisher; unfortunately Fisher had to withdraw from the fight due to a staph infection in his knee. This Fight Night also features the returns of Nate Quarry and Thiago Alves to the UFC. Don’t forget to make your picks on MMAPlayground.com for the MMA HQ Fight Camp.
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Kenny Florian vs. Din Thomas - I was really looking forward to a Spencer Fisher vs Din Thomas matchup, but having Florian step in for Fisher creates an equally exciting matchup in my mind. Florian enjoyed a quick rise through the Lightweight division after his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter: Season One. Unfortunately, Florian ran into a brick wall named Sean Sherk in a Lightweight title fight at UFC 64. Since then Florian had an impressive victory over Dokonjonosuke Mishima and made quick work of Alvin Robinson.
Din Thomas if a long-time UFC veteran and I believe that experience will play an important part in this fight. Thomas holds victories over Jens Pulver, Fabiano Iha, and current Welterweight champion Matt Serra. Thomas’s size and reach will allow him to strike from the outside which will pose problems for Florian. When the fight hits the ground, Thomas is as good on the ground as Florian and, in my opinion, has an advantage on the ground do to his lanky frame. This fight should be fast-paced from the opening bell and hopefully won’t leave us disappointed. Din by submission in round 2. Winner: Din Thomas
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(via MMA HQ - Mixed Martial Arts News and Analysis)