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Sotiropoulos vs. Lauzon Prediction Commentary

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11.15.2010 | 11:03 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

This is the official prediction commentary thread for Sotiropoulos vs. Lauzon. Let's see what you've got.

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11.15.2010 | 11:03 AM ET

Sotiropoulos vs. Lauzon Prediction Commentary

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

This is the official prediction commentary thread for Sotiropoulos vs. Lauzon. Let's see what you've got.

"This is the droid you're looking for."

skelliher
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11.15.2010 | 11:16 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   correct Round 2  

I really want Lauzon to win, but I really want to get back above the 60% mark in predictions. I'm currently sitting at 59.9% and I think Lauzon's loss will push me right over.

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Gregory
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11.15.2010 | 11:19 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Lauzon   wrong Decision  

If Joe wins this he is going to do a fireman's carry and then put you in a kneebar for not supporting him.

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skelliher
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11.15.2010 | 11:22 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   correct Round 2  

He already has caused me to doubt my own masculinity during several grappling sessions when I trained in Bridgewater in 2008.

Here's the thing: if Lauzon comes out physically and mentally like he did against a much easier opponent in Gabe Ruediger, he can pressure Sotiropoulos into making mistakes, which he can then capitalize on. Unfortunately, I think Sotiropoulos is going to be cool under the pressure Lauzon breaks, and he's got the reach and boxing skill to pepper Lauzon from a distance. His guard is also probably the best in the division, so he's going to be threatening from every position in this fight.

No matter what, I'd be shocked if this didn't earn a Fight of the Night award. I'll be rooting for Joe, but I'm sticking with my original pick.

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11.15.2010 | 6:14 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Lauzon   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

it's first round or nothing for jlau

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skelliher
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11.15.2010 | 7:04 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   correct Round 2  

I'll have an interview up with George Sotiropoulos tomorrow morning on the Tapology Blog, followed by an exclusive with Lauzon on Wednesday, FYI.

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Gregory
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11.15.2010 | 8:04 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Lauzon   wrong Decision  

damn skelliher doesn't mess around

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11.17.2010 | 4:16 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

I love J-Lau and I'm probably pulling for him a little cause he's such an exciting fighter, but Sots has proven to be very difficult to find a weakness on, and I think he slowly takes control of the bout after some crazy moments.

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11.17.2010 | 6:59 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   wrong Round 3  

The Fruit Bat is gonna gas out in the third after taking some strikes in the previous rounds and give up a sub
Orbit
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11.17.2010 | 8:13 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

Fruit Bat?
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11.18.2010 | 3:32 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   wrong Round 3  

Take a look at J-Lau and tell me you disagree
raray
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11.19.2010 | 4:59 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

It's not much of a leap to predict this to be fight of the night. Sotiropoulos has yet to lose in the UFC and should be able to come out on top of a competitive and exciting fight.

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11.19.2010 | 4:45 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   correct Round 2  

Instant FOTN winner.

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11.19.2010 | 11:35 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Lauzon   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

MY boy Joey gots it.  He gunna  blizt him some time in the 2nd round and win by Tko.   I know it likely not to happen, but I so wish it.

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11.20.2010 | 5:19 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Lauzon   wrong Decision  

Lauzon taking it to him early!

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old dirt dog
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11.20.2010 | 5:21 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

Lauzon 10-9, very close. Lauzon can't hang out on his back.
Lettuce
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11.20.2010 | 5:25 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Lauzon   wrong Decision  

But now he looks exhausted, and oh well that's it.

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old dirt dog
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11.20.2010 | 5:31 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   wrong Decision  

Not sure if that was an adrenaline dump or what but Joe just gassed himself out in that crazy first round. Didn't look the same in R2 at all.  Good win for Sot but I don't think he can hang with the best of the best.
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11.20.2010 | 11:44 PM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   wrong Round 3  

This was my post in another thread prior to the fight
"Lauzon always comes out really strong and fades as the fight goes on. If Sotiropoulos survives the initial assault then he can come back and win. So far when Lauzon has failed to finish he's failed to win. He took an early lead against Stout then got out pointed in rounds 2 and 3 and lost a decision. I believe Sotiropoulos is the technically better fighter and if he can survive Lauzon's aggression he will win."
Lauzon gassing is pretty much what I expected in the fight. It has happened on multiple occasions with Lauzon. He doesn't know how to pace himself in a fight. Which is always why he looks so good early. He throws everything he has into the first 3 minutes and then he's done.  

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11.21.2010 | 2:31 AM ET

Prediction: correct Sotiropoulos   correct Submission   correct Round 2  

You know how depressing it is to get a perfect on the only fight in which a guy you really like is fighting? Oh well, I'm over it.

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