UFC 116 is just in a few hours time, and I’m gonna make this a quick one since A. I been getting addicted to games again, B. I think the main event is the only decent fight, and C. I am again, not a full on crazy top of the knowledge dude. Just the fact watching people beat one another is just good enough.

Here’s the main card:

- Matt Brown (171) vs. Chris Lytle (170)
- Kurt Pellegrino (155) vs. George Sotiropoulos (156)
- Krzysztof Soszynski (205) vs. Stephan Bonnar (205)
- Chris Leben (186) vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama (185)
- Shane Carwin (265 – UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion) vs. Brock Lesnar (265 – UFC Heavyweight Champion)

So its the pay per view event which sees Brock Lesnar returning to the octagon to defend his title against the insane Shane Carwin, who is undefeated 12-0 and finishing his fights in the first round. Amazing athletes, both are, my honest prediction is that if Shane has got good ground defense and can keep it standing, he’s got this. Otherwise, Brock is gonna sit on him and take it via TKO. Lesnar hasn’t really said/done much trash talk really, he plays himself off as the villain 24/7 now (still keeping his WWE traits I see) so interesting to see if he’s either nervous, or just looking ahead. Obviously if Shane wins, Lesnar will no doubt play the “I was ill” card and get a rematch in an instant possibly, even though whoever wins, I hope Cain Velasquez gets his shot. Final choice, I will go with Shane Carwin on this, but it won’t end in round 1…

Yoshihiro Akiyama (or, Sexyama to those who just can’t resist, man or woman) was originally penned against Wanderlei Silva until he picked up an injury which pulled him out and nearly this fight, until Chris Leben stepped in, which is kind of crazy seeing as he only fought a couple of weeks back during the TUF event. Chris Leben however has never looked so toned and built, the guy is in great shape and with his impressive victory last against Aaron Simpson, he just seems ready to give some more.
However, Akiyama is 1. Sexyama, and 2. Also in great shape for a middleweight. For a man who thought he was to face Wanderlei, he must have trained hard, and maybe danced a little, and sang, but mainly get his condition to a point where he can withstand all 3 rounds. He’s a great fighter equally, but all in all I see this going down to the judges, and a split decision to Akiyama but again, being proven wrong and seeing Chris Leben would be an impressive moment.

Here are my final predictions:

Krzysztof Soszynski over Stephen Bonnar
George Sotiropoulos over Kurt Pellegrino (if George controls it the way he did against Joe Stevenson, and avoid Pellegrino’s BJJ skills, he’ll do ace and should deserve a title shot afterwards)
Matt Brown vs. Chris Lytle

Apologies for a more rushed predictions for those that read and like…reading the way I possibly talk crap to you all. But nonetheless if you’re a fan, leave us your thoughts on the PPV – excited to see Brock Lesnar back?