Ufc 124 Big card in Montreal Saturday, record gate etc.. and I believe George St. Pierre will beat Josh Koscheck again, primarily because it is a 5 round fight and GSP is just too well rounded, he outsmarted him in TUF to the degree that made Koscheck look foolish. But Koscheck is no pushover and has a lethal right hand. GSP is -430 and will not lay that lumber.
Small leans on 6'11" Struve over trash mouth McCorkle, and Almeida over TJ Grant. I don't think Thiago Alves can lose to Josh Howard, he's physically bigger, stronger more experienced etc, I might parlay Alves -280 with Struve and Almeida separately.
[B]Dustin Hazelett +105[/B] vs Mark Bocek
This is it for Hazelett. He has to win or may be cut by the UFC and headed to the minor circuits. He is dropping back down in weight to 155 from 170 where he started and was much more successful. His loses at 170 include Josh Koscheck, Paul Daley and Rick Story, they are solid losses vs super competition, don't think Boceck is in that class. Bocek is 5'8" will be giving up height, reach and Hazelett qualifies for my favorite angle, the guy is younger and has more experience. That combo is usually tough to beat.
[B]Jim Miller +115[/B] vs Charles Oliveira
My top bet is Jim Miller over Oliveira. He's got too much experience, too tough for this young kid who has no power, kicks well, but can only get lucky with a submission. Miller once he takes this fight to the ground in each round will submit or win a decision. Oliveira's 14-0 record is stocked with wins over cab drivers and such, he struggled with Efrain Escudero who isn't much of a fighter IMO.
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[B]Joe Doerksen +215[/B] vs Dan Miller
Dan Miller, Jim's brother should not be favored by 2-1 over anyone. Yes, he's lost to some outstanding talent, Bisping, Sonnen etc, but he has no power, no stand up and the 45-13 scrappy Canadian Doerksen is desperate here and will go for the KO and submission money.
