“The Nightmare” Diego Sanchez (28-8-0) vs. Joe Lauzon (24-12-0)
Boy, is this one going to be a fun one. These are simply two of the toughest and most tenacious fighters to ever step into an octagon, and all signs point to an extremely active and entertaining fight this Saturday night. This fight is basically a dead heat from an oddsmaker’s perspective, mainly because neither of these guys are likely to be finished. Lauzon likely has the submission advantage, which may serve to dispel Sanchez’s ground and pound offense a bit, but it’s likely these two just try to electrify the crowd with a barrage of strikes. Admittedly, this is near the top of the list of fights I’m looking forward to the most Saturday night.
Decision: Lauzon wins a thriller by decision, and sets the tone for a great night of fights.
