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UFC 100 is almost here as we have just under 36 hours until the PPV event begins and while UFC 100 predictions can be found in several places across the Internet, I decided I am going to chime in with my own. Please note these are in addition to the predictions over at ProFighting-fans.com that were posted here on the blog last week. These are completely independent although some may be similar.

Yoshihiro Akiyama vs Alan Belcher
I’ll be honest, I do not know a lot about Akiyama other than the fact that he has not lost since 2005 with 11 straight wins and 2 no contests in that span. Belcher is 5-3 in the UFC, but he has won 4 of his last 5 fights. I am going to go with the UFC newcomer Akiyama getting the 1st Round victory.

Jon Fitch vs Paulo Thiago
Is Paulo Thiago for real? No known as a devestating striker, he scored a controversial KO of Josh Koscheck in his first true UFC test. Jon Fitch will prove to be another tough test as he is 9-1 in the UFC with the lone loss coming to Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre August 2007 at UFC 87. Fitch shows Thiago who is boss with a 2nd round victory via TKO (Strikes).

Dan Henderson vs Michael Bisping
Let’s make it clear not that I am not a fan of the cocky Bisping. That having been said, he has quite an impressive resume in MMA. Henderson’s wrestling background and experience are his strengths, but I hate to admit that my money would be on Bisping via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Georges St. Pierre vs Thiago Alves
I have yet to read a preview where anyone has GSP losing this fight. This preview will be no different as I see St. Pierre winning with the ground and pound getting a TKO in the 4th Round.

Brock Lesnar vs Frank Mir
I have seen predictions go both ways with Lesnar tapping out and also winning by ground and pound. Personally, I think the UFC would agree that having Lesnar as the Champion is best for business, and while I would never accuse anyone of anything underhanded, I doubt we will see any strange breakups like the one that took place in the 1st Round at UFC 81 when these guys first faced off. Lesnar wins via TKO as Mir will be lucky to last more than two full rounds.

As always, once the fights are complete, look to ProFighting-fans.com for the official UFC 100 results as well as the recap and analysis of each fight later this weekend.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 predictions as we take a look at the Main Event for UFC 100, the Heavyweight title bout scheduled between Brock Lesnar (3-1) vs. Frank Mir (12-3). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Frank Mir defeated the inexperienced Lesnar the first time these two faced each other at UFC 81, but it was anything but easy. Brock Lesnar dominated the fight decimating Mir’s face with violent hammer strikes from the mount position. Inexplicably, referee Steve Mazzagatti stood the fight up due to strikes to the back of Mir’s head. Mazzagatti’s call was easily one of the worst in the history of the sport as he also deducted a point. Incredibly, all of this happened in the first 35 seconds of the fight. The fight progressed and within seconds Lesnar pounced again and proceeded to dominate with ground and pound. Mir used one of the best guards in MMA to survive and force Lesnar to his feet. Brock, while on his feet, controlled each of Mir’s legs while trying to pass guard. Mir used his left leg to grab Brock’s right leg and bam, over in seconds with Brock tapping out 1:37 into the 1 st round due to a Ankle Lock. Since that fight, Lesnar pummeled Heath Herring’s face into the size of a watermelon, which might have been an improvement, cruising to an impressive victory. Lesnar then took on one of the greatest in the history of the sport, Randy Couture, for the interim UFC Heavyweight Title. Lesnar again appeared to be more patient as he landed a crushing right hand to Couture’s temple and then finished the fight with several hammer strikes until the referee stopped the bout. Mir has only fought once since the Lesnar bout as he coached against Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira in season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter. Mir fought Noguiera at UFC 92 for the right to face Lesnar for the title. Mir, shockingly, kept the fight in the stand up and picked Minotauro apart. Mir has overcome a serious motorcycle injury and climbed back to the upper echelon of the heavyweight division. Now his goal is clear, become the Heavyweight Champion once again.

Prediction: Go to ProFighting-fans.com to see our UFC 100 Main Event prediction!

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 predictions as we take a look at the Welterweight Championship bout scheduled between Georges St. Pierre (18-2) vs. Thiago “The Pit Bull” Alves (22-4). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Georges St. Pierre is simply one of the greatest pound for pound mixed-martial artists in the world. His athleticism is unmatched and his skill set has dramatically improved over the course of his career. He can dominate from his feet and on the ground. GSP is coming off of an impressive victory over BJ Penn and hasn’t lost since April of 2007 to Matt Serra at UFC 69. Thiago Alves hasn’t lost since June of 2006 at The Ultimate Fight Night 5 when he lost to Jon Fitch. Alves has run off 7 consecutive wins that includes the likes of Chris Lytle, Karo Parisyan, Matt Hughes and Josh Koscheck. This is a great matchup with the power of Alves vs. the speed and grace of GSP.

Prediction: GSP has proven he can wins fights no matter the style. He has won with wrestling against the likes of Hughes & Koscheck, in the guard of the great BJ Penn and on his feet defeated Jon Fitch. Alves could be one of his greatest tasks but in typical GSP fashion, he dominates the fight and wins late in the 3rd round via tap out due to a Rear Naked Choke.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 projections as we take a look at the Middleweight bout scheduled between the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter 9: Team U.S. vs Team U.K., Dan Henderson (24-7) and Michael Bisping (18-1). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 fight results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Dan Henderson is one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. Henderson held both the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight Title in the Pride Fighting Championship. In the UFC, he has lost a title shot against Rampage Jackson at 205 lbs and a shot at the Middleweight Title against Anderson Silva. Henderson defeated the young and impressive Rousimar Pahlares at UFC 88 and legend Rich Franklin at UFC 93. Michael Bisping made the drop from Light Heavyweight to Middleweight after a loss to former Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans. Bisping thought he would be more effective and stronger cutting weight. Now, the true test comes in the form of Dan Henderson. Bisping is very effective on his feet with very good boxing skills. During The Ultimate Fighter Season 9, Henderson was very low key while Bisping was the trash talker. As much as their personalities are different, so are their fighting styles.

Prediction: The classic wrestler vs. striker has another layer in this bout. Dan Henderson can strike as well plus he has a chin made out of cast iron. Henderson’s grit and wrestling skills will prove to be the difference as he dominates all three rounds cruising to victory via a unanimous decision. Hopefully, Bisping brings the singing Brits to Las Vegas in the style of boxer, Ricky Hatton.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 projections as we take a look at the Welterweight bout scheduled for Jon Fitch (18-3) vs. Paulo Thiago (11-0). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 fight results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Jon Fitch just plugs along in an unassuming fashion getting little or no credit along the way. Yet, Fitch is 18-3 and 9-1 in the UFC including an 8 fight winning streak. His only lost in the UFC was a loss to GSP via a Unanimous Decision at UFC 87. Paulo Thiago doesn’t look like a fighter, but is 11-0 and 1-0 in the UFC. Thiago appeared to be an appetizer for Josh Koscheck but surprised the wiley veteran with wicked shots in his 1st round victory.

Prediction: Jon Fitch loves to slug it out and has one of the best chins in the sport. Thiago is known for his ground game but annihilated Koscheck with wicked strikes. This is an interesting matchup as both fighters try to get a shot at the Welterweight Title. Fitch’s ability to strike and take punches will be the difference as he gains a victory via TKO in the 2nd round.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 projections as we take a look at the Middleweight bout scheduled for Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-1) vs Alan Belcher (13-4). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 fight results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Akiyama makes his much anticipated debut in the UFC after an impressive run in Dream and K-1. Belcher has plenty of Octagon experience holding a 5-3 record in the UFC. Belcher is very aggressive and equally talented on his feet and on the ground. Yoshihiro hasn’t lost since 2005. He brings very good footwork, a good submission game and explosive hands to the cage.

Prediction: Akiyama’s all around game and explosiveness will be too much for Belcher. However will do something Akiyama is not use to, take the fight into the 2nd round. Akiyama wins via arm bar in the 2nd round.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 projections as we take a look at the Middleweight matchup of CB Dollaway (9-2) vs. Tom Lawlor (5-1-1). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 fight results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Dollaway, a collegiate wrestler at Arizona State, brings a wealth of potential to the Octagon. After losing to Amir Sadolah at The Ultimate Fighter Season 7 finale, Dollaway defeated Jesse Taylor and Mike Massenzio. Lawlor, a veteran of season 8 of The Ultimate Fighter, will attempt to keep the fight on the ground against the tough wrestler. Lawlor lost on The Ultimate Fighter to Dollaway’s teammate, Ryan Bader.

Prediction: Lawlor will find the same fate against Dollaway that he did against Bader, a submission loss. This time it will be via an arm bar in the 2nd round.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 predictions as we take a look at the Light Heavyweight matchup of Jon “Bones” Jones (8-0) vs. Jake O’Brien (11-2). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

Jon “Bones” Jones burst on the UFC scene with a dominating performance against Stephan Bonnar moving his UFC record to 2-0 in the Octagon. Jones is an incredible story, his first pro fight was in April of 2008, he then fought 5 more times before making his UFC debut in August of 2008. Jake O’Brien, 4-2 in the UFC, will bring his extensive wrestling skills into the Octagon. Jake has competed in the heavyweight division competing against the likes of Cain Velasquez, Andrei Arlovski and Heath Herring.

Prediction: Bones Jones’ agility and balance were incredible in the Bonnar fight. Make no mistake, O’Brien is far from Bonnar. O’Brien will push the pace and attempt to take the fight to the ground. Jones will want the fight to take place on his feet. A very close fight will end with Bones Jones getting his 1 st lost via Unanimous Decision.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 predictions as we take a look at the Lightweight matchup of Mac Danzig (19-6-1) vs. Jim Miller (13-2). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

The winner of Ultimate Fighter Season 6, Mac Danzig is coming off consecutive losses to Clay Guida and Josh Neer dropping his UFC record to 2-2. Danzig has been somewhat disappointing since entering the Octagon. Jim Miller, 2-1 in the UFC, is coming off a tough loss to Gray Maynard at UFC 96. Miller has won 9 of his 13 victories via submission.

Prediction: Miller will attempt to get the fight to the ground while Danzig will attempt to create distance. This is a close fight to call but Miller will gain the victory via submission due to a Rear Naked Choke in the 3rd round.

Pro Fighting Fans provides their UFC 100 predictions as we take a look at the Light Heavyweight matchup of Mark “The Hammer” Coleman (15-9) vs. “The American Psycho” Stephan Bonnar (14-5). For the entire fight card and the UFC 100 fight results after the event, look to the experts at ProFighting-fans.com.

UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman made the drop from heavyweight to light heavyweight at UFC 93 where he lost to Shogun Rua. Coleman looked very tired in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. The weight cut combined with Coleman’s age proved to be too much for the former Ohio State Wrestling All-American. Stephan Bonnar was completely dominated in his last bout by relatively unknown Jon “Bones” Jones at UFC 94. Bonnar, a crowd favorite, was out of commission for over a year prior to the Jones fight. No doubt the Las Vegas crowd will be looking for the return of the old American Psycho.

Prediction: A loss by Bonnar would almost certainly end his UFC career. Coleman’s return to the UFC was a surprise to many but the drop to 205 lbs was even a bigger surprise. Bonnar’s conditioning will be the difference as he gets back to the center of the Octagon with Joe Rogan.