UFC: Fight For The Troops 2 Recap

Melvin Guillard vs Evan Dunham

Evan Dunham was the favorite but unfortunately, being better on paper does not win you fights.  If you watched it, Guillard was throwing some dam lasers.  Speed and precision, simple as that.  Dunham showed some heart though, he got rocked a couple good times and still didn't give up.  But, Guillard's striking was a little too much for him.  Guillard showed some amazing takedown defense and could still throw some hard shots on one leg, which was pretty dope. 

Matt Mitrione vs Tim Hague

First off, I'm glad that Mitrione shaved off the pornstar/rapist mustache, because he was looking to creepy.  But man, he was super mobile.  A big guy like that moving like that, that shows the athleticism he has.  Once again, showcasing his striking from Duke Roufus.  He showed a clean inside leg kick and his power in his strikes.  Straight LEFT to the chin.  That's what he used to beat Hague.  I feel sorry for Hauge because he couldn't show off his cardio and the strength and conditioning program that he worked hard on.

Mark Hominick vs George Roop

All I have to say is "WOW"  I knew Hominick was good but I didn't think he was that good.  Everything he threw was precise.  Stunning Roop numerous times and props to the ref for stopping it.  Great call.

Pat Barry vs Joey Beltran

I was excited to see this one.  Beltran has so much heart and can take a hit to the dome.  This guy ate a couple headkicks and a vicious leg kicks.  His legs were dying after 2 kicks from Barry.  Barry basically picked Beltran apart with leg kicks and occasionally throwing his hands when Beltran was expecting kicks.  I wanted to see Barry finish it with leg kicks because the headkicks were not putting Beltran to sleep.  I wish he threw it a little more, I mean you could see Beltran limping by the 1st round, but he tried putting him to sleep and that didn't work.



Cole Miller vs Matt Wiman

I was surprised at this fight, I honestly thought that this would be a war.  It turned out to be a one-sided beating for Miller.  Miller took a page out of the Brock Lesnar fight for survival book.  He was basically in survival mode the whole fight.  I've never even seen Wiman fight like that but man the pace he set was sick.  Never ending ground and pound, even using the Sakuraba double chops.  I was dying because I haven't seen that since watching Pride Fighting Championship.  Wiman was relentless and was just too much for Miller.


Cody McKenize vs Yves Edward

This was one of the fights that were showed live stream on facebook.  But man this fight was crazy and these guys showed some heart.  Cody was getting LIT up by Edwards in the stand up section of the part.  But McKenzie was taking the shots and still trying to shoot and get the fight to the ground.  By the second round, he did by getting Edward's back and dragging him down.  When that happened I though he had the fight, he also used some weird grappling techniques but he was dominating his opponent on the ground.  Miraculously, Edwards got on top and mounted McKenzie.  McKenzie gave up his back and Edwards capitalized and choked him out.  McKenzie showed some balls by not taping or he just wanted to take a nap.  Sad to see Cody lose but I was expecting Yves to win.

WHATS NEXT:

Guillard : I'd love to see him fight a top 10 fighter, I'm hoping Guida pulls out of his Pettis fight, so Guillard can fill in.

Dunham: Rest after that beating, but I want him still to fight Florian.

Mitrione: Meathead wanted a step up in competition, I'd give him Cheick Kongo

Hominick: DUH ALDO





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