Predictions for UFC 95
Joe Stevenson vs Diego Sanchez
Diegos first fight at 155. I honestly think this should be a really good match but alot of people seem to be coutning Stevenson out. I personally both of these guys are awesome fighters and the fight could really go either way. They match up really well against each other but i'd give the edge standing to Stevenson but Diego has a substantial size advantage and thats the thing that would give him the advantage on the ground, he might be too strong for Stevenson to handle and if Sanchez is able to mount him and Ground and pound i think he would win it. The one factor that i see being a huge advantage to Stevenson is his cardio, the longer the fight goes the better for Joe Daddy. This is a really crucial fight for both of these guys. Stevenson is coming off a loss to Kenny Florian at ufc 91 so he's looking to get back in the win column and Sanchez needs to start his 155 tenure with a win. This fight can go either way in my opinion but ill say:
Joe Stevenson by TKO in the 3rd round
Dan Hardy vs Rory Markham
Hardy has won 9 out of his last 10 with his only loss coming by DQ. And he won his UFC debut by split decision vs Akihiri Ghono at ufc 89. Markharm hasn't fought since July though where he KO'ed brody farber with a brutal headkick. Markham is a very dangerous fighter on his feet with most of his fights ending by KO but he has also proven that he has a pretty good ground game. Standing i give the edge to Markham but on the ground Hardy takes it. Overall Hardys the more complete fighter.
Gonna be a good fight this one but i give it to:
Dan Hardy by Submission in the 2nd Round
Wilson Gouveia vs Nate Marquardt
Gouveias fresh off a TKO victory in december whereas Nates last fight was at ufc 88. This is a huge fight for both of these guys. They need to establish themselves in the MW division. Gouveai really needs to prove that he can beat a legit competitor hes only won against pretty shit fighters. Nate on the other hand to me is one of the most underrated fighters in the UFC. Marquardt is a very complete fighter and thats gonna be difficult for Gouveia to handle but gouveia has very strong jiu jitsu. Either way wherever this fight goes both of these fighters can compete. I give the nod to:
Nate Marquardt by Unanimous decision
Demian Maia vs Chael Sonnen
9-0 Demian Maia's first true test inside the octagon and this should be an amazing fight. Maia in my opinion is going to one day be the top P4P fighter in the ufc. Hes a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and all four of his wins in the UFC have come by submission. He probably has one of the best chokes in all of MMA. The only problem for him is his average standup, Sonnen has great standup and the only chance he has in my opinion is if he keeps the fight standing. Though i have no doubt Maia will be able to take the fight to the ground. Overall:
Demian Maia by Submission in the 2nd Round along with submission of the night Honors 
Josh Koscheck vs Paulo Thiago
This is a really weird matchup for Koscheck he just came of a brutal KO and now they give him some random new guy (not ripping on Thiago). Haven't seen much of Paulo but apparently he has pretty good submissions. The one advantage i'd give him in this fight is the fact that Kos said that he hasn't watched any videos of him. Koschecks standup has been improving sooooo much lately and i think he'll test Thiago on his feet.
Josh Koscheck by TKO in the 3rd Round
