Sotiropolous v. Pellegrino - Official for UFC 116

Damn... I was really hoping that the UFC was going to give George a top-10 fighter. I know Batman has won four straight, but let's be real here... Two different leagues...


http://www.mmamania.com/2010/4/17/1428264/ufc-116-kurt-pellegrino-vs-george

You don't think Batman can be compeitive here? I sure as hell think he can.

Yeah, it's a step down in competition for Sot but a significant step up for Batman.

Sot via decision.

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

You don't think Batman can be compeitive here? I sure as hell think he can.

Really?... I don't think his ground game is on the level of George's. Even if that turns out to be a wash he's at a huge disadvantage standing. And we all know two top notch ground guys almost always go to the stand-up. I say this fight doesn't get out of the first... George by RNC or KO... Whatever he wishes...

LikesToFightGuy wrote:

OUSOONERSOU wrote:

You don't think Batman can be compeitive here? I sure as hell think he can.

Really?... I don't think his ground game is on the level of George's. Even if that turns out to be a wash he's at a huge disadvantage standing. And we all know two top notch ground guys almost always go to the stand-up. I say this fight doesn't get out of the first... George by RNC or KO... Whatever he wishes...

George has looked decent recently but lets not make George out to beat some unbeatable top level guy. It is still the same guy that was knocked out by Tommy Speer a couple years ago. I'm not saying George won't win but Kurt will be more then game.

I thought it was a fluke at the time and still do... Kind of like GSP and Serra. I don't think he's some unbeatable force, but do think he's at a different level than Batman. Every time Kurt's fought upper level competition so far, he's gotten beaten...

LikesToFightGuy wrote:

I thought it was a fluke at the time and still do... Kind of like GSP and Serra. I don't think he's some unbeatable force, but do think he's at a different level than Batman. Every time Kurt's fought upper level competition so far, he's gotten beaten...

I would be very surprised to see George get a 1st round win here like you said. I would be more surprised then if Batman pulls out the win. I don't think the gap between the two is as big as you are making it seem. We shall see though.

i think george is just too strong for him and does what he wants on the mat.

Lets not forget how accomplished a grappler Batman is here.

LudoCain wrote:

Lets not forget how accomplished a grappler Batman is here.

he is a really good grappler i just think george is way too big for him

Soto has been looking as professional as it gets lately. Kurt can roll but I think George is gonna have his way with him on the feet and will best on the ground if it goes there.