Strikeforce Robbie Lawler vs Jake Shields

Posted on 29. May, 2009 by moneybags in MMA Betting Picks, Strikeforce

Robbie Lawler vs Jake Shields

If you compare this fight to the Scott Smith fight that was a standup war where both fighters pretty much committed to not going to the mat. This fight is totally different. Lawler will own Shields on the feet, BUT, Shields will own Lawler on the ground and he will get the fight to the ground.

If by some miracle Shields gets completely tired and can’t get Lawler on his back he won’t win this fight, because his standup is not up to snuff with Lawler’s. However, if you look at how Shields handled heavy striker Paul Daley, even though Lawler is much more experienced, I can see this fight going the same way.

I like Shields to win.

Andrei Arlovski vs Brett Rogers

Brett Rogers will be the stronger fighter, but Arlovski will have the speed. I can see Andrei having the ability to slip some of “The Grim’s” punches. Andrei will also have the kicking advantage.

I like Andrei Arlovski to win a decision.

Nick “Bad Boy” Diaz vs Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith

To of my favorite former UFC fighters here. I love seeing this matchup actually as the compelling item will be if Diaz wants to play boxing or the ground game. Diaz will have a distinct advantage on the ground. Both of these fighters, as part of their game plan, take tremendous damage to their face. Smith unquestionably hits harder or appears to hit harder due to his slew of out cold knock outs on his resume. While Diaz has a “wear em down” style with highly accurate, efficient punching ability.

Tough tough call. Smith only wins this one via KO, but Diaz can win via dec, or submission, not likely a KO though as Smith has a granite chin as well. I’ll take Diaz here as he seems to have more ways to win.

Phil “New York Bad Ass” Baroni vs Joe “Diesel” Riggs

Joe Riggs if he has conditioning, he should win this one without problems.

Kevin “Monster” Randleman vs Mike Whitehead

If Randleman doesn’t come in shape Whitehead will be too much beef to handle.

I like Whitehead to win.

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