UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson Who You Got?

[stack321style]

Hoping this wasn't posted already but curious as to see who other people have winning in these matchups. I'm really excited for this card because I am hoping for a PRIDE feel where more fighters throw caution to the wind and fight to finish instead fight not to lose.

Main Card

Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson- Decision
Quinton Jackson vs. Ryan Bader- Round 2 KO
Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo- Round 3 TKO
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Jake Shields- Round 2 Submission
Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch- Decision
Hatsu Hioki vs. Bart Palaszewski- Round 2 TKO
Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon- Round 3 Submission

Under Card

Takanori Gomi vs. Eiji Mitsuoka- Round 2 KO
Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Vaughan Lee- Round 3 TKO
Riki Fukuda vs. Steve Cantwell- Decision
Takeya Mizugaki vs. Chris Cariaso- Decision
Zhang Tiequan vs. Issei Tamura- Decision
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[VinnieG]

I think your picks are all spot on. Edgar has always impressed, but I just can never consider him the favorite. I think Henderson has way too many tools to beat him. I am definitely past thinking that Edgar is a boring fighter, though, so I'm sure it's going to be a great fight. I think Rampage-Bader is going to be boring, unless Rampage really wants to please the Japanese fans. Kongo-Hunt will be exciting if Kongo decides to stay standing. Shields-Akiyama, eh. Pettis and Lauzon is going to be freaking great.

 

[soccer101]

Agree with all accept I think that Edgar may be able to pull something off, his fights with bj penn were epic.

 

[bouttomakebank]

Ben Henderson for sure. Look at his record and tell me you aren't amazed. He's only lost 2 fights in his whole career and his bjj skills are sick. If Edgar goes to the ground it's over. He's gonna get tapped out.

 

[Juturna67]

Bendo by UD. He's bigger, insane cardio and amazing sub defense. He might be even be a tad faster than Frankie. I don't see anyone get sub'd or KO'd, UD for sure.

 

[RainOK]

All i want to see win is henderson and rampage. I really want rampage to win by a knockout. If he doesnt go out with a knockout, i think its over for him. Its been a great run though and hes the man.

 

[neogeoz]

Bendo by UD. He's bigger, insane cardio and amazing sub defense. He might be even be a tad faster than Frankie. I don't see anyone get sub'd or KO'd, UD for sure.

I got Hendo by UD as well. I don't think he's faster than Edgar though. I think he uses his size to wear him down. He should be able to get him down a couple times and do some damage with GNP.

 

[KnicksFan]

I'm totally split between edgar and bendo because there are so many variables in this fight. Edgar possesses better speed and boxing than bendo, but he lacks in the kicking game. Bendo however will have the advantage in the wrestling due to his size he will most probably dwarf edgar. However bendo has been laid out flat by guida and miller so I dont know how well he can take a punch so im hopefully edgar will win against him lol!

 

[RainOK]

Edgar will go down finally by henderson. Even though edgar is unstoppable, ufc 144 is where he will lose because he never fought as someone as strong as hendo.

 

[Gheng]

You know although Henderson is "hellu" powerful. I have to say Edgars mobility and tenacity give him the edge in my eyes.

 

[petwussy]

What a card! 4 hours, won't end until well after 1 AM. Can't wait, I got Henderson in the main event but you never know, Fe can recover from anything!