BloodyElbow.com Staff Predictions for UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre 2

BloodyElbow.com Predictions for UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre 2 Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre Luke Thomas: You look at the styles, their performance in the professional MMA competition, their preparation for this fight and other factors large and small and it becomes clear that it's hard to see a way for Serra to win this fight. I also wonder how long a year long layoff after recovering from back surgery will hinder Serra's performance. More importantly, Serra's unexpected pressure will be expected. Serra's tough and very hard to put away, but GSP can mix takedowns into his stand-up exchanges to keep Serra off balance and to prevent him from sitting on his punches. While on the floor, GSP's defense is good enough and GNP vicious enough to do damage and avoid trouble. Serra won't go quietly into that good night, but he won't leave the champion either. more...