Date: Dec 12, 2009

Location: Memphis, Tenn.
Venue: FedExForum
Broadcast: Pay-per-view

MAIN CARD

• Champ B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez (for lightweight title)
• Cheick Kongo vs. Frank Mir
• Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce
• Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida
• Paul Buentello vs. Stefan Struve

PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

• Alan Belcher vs. Wilson Gouveia
• Shane Nelson vs. Matt Wiman
• Ricardo Funch vs. Johny Hendricks
• Lucio Linhares vs. Rousimar Palhares
• Edgar Garcia vs. DaMarques Johnson
• Kevin Burns vs. T.J. Grant

Taking Diego Sanchez over BJ Penn is definately worth a look here at +220.  Its very tough to bet against BJ as he’s just sick, but Sanchez has good size, quickness, and a whole lot of heart.  He is also kind of psycho, and can’t wait for his “Yes …  Yes …. Yes …” entrance.

Mir should be able to take Kongo easily.  Though his ground defence has improved, it still won’t matter against Mir.  From his last few fights, it looks like Kongo might have lost some pep in his striking as well.

John Fitch I shouldn’t even bother typing this as it is absolutely one sided.

Kenny Florian should win a close fight against Clay Guida.  Guida another guy with huge heart, but Florian should be able to squeak out a decision victory with some nice strikes.

Buentello would probably lose to most guys these days, Struve should be an easy pick.