UFC 68 Review - Ultimate Fighting Championship Tim Sylvia vs Randy Couture

I'm really looking forward to UFC 68. UFC 67 was by far one of the biggest disappointments to me this year but this next card shows alot of promise. They've got a big money main event with the return of Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Matt Hughes and Renato Sobral. This is great especially since I didn't really see a way they could put together a big draw match for Sylvia. I love the other matches on the card though and it should prove to be a really entertaining night.

Jason Lambert vs. Renalto Sobral

Eh...I hate these type fights. This fight is basically a "tester" to see if Babalu is coming in strong for his return. I feel like they want Rashad Evans to fight him so they're throwing him in there with Lambert. A tough but very beatable guy. I put Sobral at 3 to 1 winning by submission before the end of 2. If he wins look for a matchup between Sobral and Evans.

I hope they show the Martin Kampmann vs Drew McFedries fight. It should be good action. Kampmann is a hell of a fighter on his feet but I hope he's improved his conditioning. He ran out in his last fight where he should've finished the guy. That happens here and he could lose to Drew. I imagine some people have gotten hold of him and improved his training for UFC fighting. Kampmann wins this one.

Rich Franklin vs. Jason MacDonald

Wow I was shocked that Franklin was getting such a tall order for his first fight back. I suppose they feel like it's somewhat safe because MacDonald isn't a Knockout artist but man they're putting Ace in a position where he could get picked off. It's win/win for the UFC regardless of who wins. I'm cheering for MacDonald here and I hope he submits Franklin. If it makes it to decision MacDonald will likely lose a disappointing but close fight. I give Franklin the 3 to 2 edge here due to hometown but wouldn't be shocked in the least if he gets put down.

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