It's time ladies and gentlemen. April 1 at 8pm, Spike TV, Fight Night Live. I'm going to give you my picks for each fight. This should be a good card.

Condit (23-4) v. Kampmann (14-2)

People who haven't seen any WEC fights may be unfamiliar with Carlos Condit, their Welterweight champion. I've caught a couple of his fights and I liked what I saw. He's very good on his feet, his jiu-jitsu is solid, and he's got a really active guard. One thing that stood out was his cardio. Those boys in the WEC really know how to push the pace, and he was as good as any other. His competition hasn't been world class, so this will be his first real test.

Martin Kampmann is one of the best kickboxers in the world. Period. His striking game is world class, and will really test Condit. He has several wins by submission so he's got skills on the ground too. Kampmann might be a little to much for Condit his first time in the octagon.

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Should be a great card. I'm writing this all down as it happens, so lets get in on. Junie Browning v. Cole MillerCalled this one. Missed the round and method. But I got the right fighter. Chalk one up for Truth. Result: Cole Miller, Submission Rd 1My Prediction: Miller, TKO Rd 2 Tyson Griffin v. Rafael Dos Anjos2-0 baby. 30-27 across the board. Called this one on point.Result: Tyson Griffin, Unanimous DecisionMy Prediction: Griffin, Unanimous Decision Ryan Bader v. Carmelo Marerro3-0. Called winner but not method.Result: Bader, Unanimous DecisionMy Prediction: Bader KO Rd 1 Carlos Condit v. Martin Kampmann4-0. Not a bad night. Right fighter, wrong methodResult: Martin Kampmann, Split DecisionMy Prediction: Martin Kampmann TKO Rd 2 So there you have it. Good fi

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Here we go. Live at 8PM on Pay-Per-View. You know I'll be there, will you? These are my predictions. I went 4-0 with my choices at the last fight night, so let's see if I can keep it rolling.

Anderson Silva(23-4) v. Thales Leites(14-1)

I have alot of respect for Thales Leites, but he's got no chance against the Spider. Leites is a black belt in jiu-jitsu, but so is Silva, and then some. Silva has the best striking in the UFC, maybe in all of MMA. I don't see this one going for too long

Prediction: Silva. TKO, rd 2.

Chuck Liddel(21-6) v. Mauricio Rua(17-3)

There are people who say Chuck Liddel is past his prime, and there are those who say that Shogun(Rua) is one of the most vicious strikers in the game. I disagree with both of these groups of people. Liddel may have been caught up in the fame, he may have been caught up in his own hype. I don't know, but I believe those problems are behind him.  John Hackleman and Tony Robbins have Chucks mind back where it should be. Rua is hype and past glory. His last fight was against a dinosaur. You and I could've knocked out Mark Coleman's old ass. This should be an exciting fight though, I'll say that.

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Man, am I disappointed. One of the worst cards I've seen in a while. And Anderson Silva? What the hell, man?

Anderson Silva v. Thales Leites

The worst fight I can remember seeing. I've probably seen worse. But I can't remember them. Picked the fighter, but way off on the method. Terrible fight.

Results: Silva. Unanimous Decision

My Prediction: Silva TKO, rd 2 (1-0)

Chuck Liddel v. Mauricio Rua

 I went with my heart on this one and was very disappointed. Liddel still didn't check the leg kicks, and in the end shows his age in the form of much less speed. KO.

Result: Rua, TKO, rd 1

My Prediction: Liddel, TKO rd 2 (1-1)

Krzysztof Soszynski v. Brian Stann

One sided fight here. Soszynski shows his superior ground game in impressive fashion.

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