Bellator 93 Staff Predictions

Bellator 93 Staff Predictions

Rosenthal League

Nolan Howell: 35-13, .729

Daniel Galvan: 19-8, .704

Benjamin Kohn: 23-10, .697

Josh Hall: 24-11, .686

Tim Bernier: 23-11, .676

Christian Diaz: 23-12, .657

Winslow League

Tim Hickey: 26-14, .650

Chris Groves: 30-19, .612

Lucas Bourdon: 7-5, .583

Connor Dillon: 23-18, .561

TC Engel: 20-20, .500

Luke Irwin: 33-35, .485

(Our very own Tim Hickey went 13-0 on UFC 158 Picks!  He gets the cookie with the extra frosting.  Unfortunately, due to previous flaccidity, that still isn’t enough to get him out of the Winslow [NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!] League.)

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Lightweight Tournament Final: Dave Jansen (19-2) vs. Marcin Held (15-2)

Nolan Howell: Marcin Held is an amazing grappler with an improving game all-around. Dave Jansen already has all of his tools developed, maintaining a strong top-game, solid striking, and power submissions. With Held, there is one path to victory. Albeit it is a huge path to victory on the mat, Jansen has never been submitted and will likely be able to control Held with ease. Dave Jansen by unanimous decision.

Luke Irwin: Talented as Held is, I think Jansen has the brute strength and power top game to neutralize Held and grind out a decision. Jansen via UD.

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Heavyweight Bout: Ryan Martinez (8-2) vs. Travis Wiuff (68-16)

Nolan Howell: Lordy, lordy, lordy. This is one ugly fight. Travis Wiuff has been everywhere and seen everything, while Ryan Martinez is a relatively young heavyweight, meaning he has likely fought a bunch of obese guys who are electricians or plumbers on the side. Travis Wiuff by first-round TKO.

Luke Irwin: ProElite STUD Ryan Martinez, may I add. Yeah, that doesn’t say anything. Wiuff isn’t going to see something he hasn’t seen fifty times. Wiuff R2 TKO.

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Welterweight Bout: Marcus Davis (21-9) vs. Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-11-1)

Nolan Howell: Marcus Davis is as shot as shot can be. However, Waachiim Spiritwolf is…uh…let’s say experienced at losing in mixed martial arts. He may be tougher than a two-dollar steak, but Davis should be good enough to beat him here. Marcus Davis by second-round TKO.

Luke Irwin: Well, this should be entertaining at least, I’m hoping. Davis doesn’t have much, if anything left, but he can still strike and box circles around Spiritwolf. Davis via UD.

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Welterweight Bout: Michael Page (3-0) vs. Ryan Sanders (4-3)

Nolan Howell: As of now, we have no clue if this will make the main card. However, because Michael Page is involved, expect some kung fu that would make Taimak proud. Michael Page by first-round having the glow.

Luke Irwin: Well, this will be a nice little showcase for Page. Page R1 KO.

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