Great night of fights to end the season and set up for the finale. Jonathan Brookins vs. Kyle Watson was solid. Watson showed a lot of heart, but was just overwhelmed by Brookins. Brookins is a terrific talent and I cannot wait to see what he does in the UFC, however he has a little more work to do first.
Nam Pham vs. Michael Johnson was an absolute war. These guys went balls to the wall in a great fight to set up the finale. Johnson came out and took round one with his superior wrestling, but Pham came back and out striked Johnson in the second. He also did a great job of stuffing the takedown. Round 3 was close, but the takedowns by Johnson are what won the fight as far as I see it. Johnson just did more to win the fight in the end, and that is why he got the split decision.
Two great fights to end a great season with and now we turn around and get to see Jonathan Brookins vs. Michael Johnson for the title of TUF 12 champion. This fight should be very good and I think will be a good match up. I actually think it will be similar to Pham/Johnson only with more submission attempts since Brookins is excellent at them. I can't wait to see who wins that fight, but I am leaning towards Brookins right now.
Nam Pham vs. Michael Johnson was an absolute war. These guys went balls to the wall in a great fight to set up the finale. Johnson came out and took round one with his superior wrestling, but Pham came back and out striked Johnson in the second. He also did a great job of stuffing the takedown. Round 3 was close, but the takedowns by Johnson are what won the fight as far as I see it. Johnson just did more to win the fight in the end, and that is why he got the split decision.
Two great fights to end a great season with and now we turn around and get to see Jonathan Brookins vs. Michael Johnson for the title of TUF 12 champion. This fight should be very good and I think will be a good match up. I actually think it will be similar to Pham/Johnson only with more submission attempts since Brookins is excellent at them. I can't wait to see who wins that fight, but I am leaning towards Brookins right now.