UFC 137 takes place this weekend in Vegas and before it even starts there is a certain amount of disappointment. Georges St. Pierre was forced out of his title fight this weekend with a knee injury. Carlos Condit will reportedly get his shot at GSP somewhere down the line.<\/p>\n
The UFC 137 Fight card is still littered with quality bouts \u2013 every one of which is broken down below with updated odds and picks.<\/p>\n
UFC 137: St. Pierre vs. Condit<\/strong> Main Card<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Welterweight (170lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n BJ Penn (16-7-2): -135<\/strong> Two very well rounded fighters meet in the main event of the evening when BJ Penn takes on Nick Diaz. Both men are terrific boxers and both own Black Belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Penn is a legend but is a bit of a fading star that will have all sorts of trouble with the height and reach of Diaz. I like the unorthodox striking and rugged nature of Diaz\u2019s style to prevail in this one. Diaz will reclaim his place in line at his shot at GSP.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Nick Diaz +105<\/p>\n Heavyweight (265lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Cheick Kongo (15-7-2): +110<\/strong> In what is the most intriguing fight of the evening, rising star Matt Mitrione will look to use his superior athleticism against the huge and powerful Cheick Kongo. Kongo has all the tools for success but Mitrione has one enormous advantage in this fight \u2013 speed. I think Mitrione`s vastly improved footwork will be too much for Kongo. Quickness will open things up for Mitrione\u2019s powerful hands and emerging kicks. It will be a battle with Mitrione extending his unbeaten streak.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Matt Mitrione -140<\/p>\n Heavyweight (265lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Mirko \u2018Cro Cop\u2019 Filipovic (27-9-2): +225<\/strong> This is perhaps the easiest fight of the night to call. Cro Cop has lost all of the luster that made him the most feared striker in MMA \u2013 he is slower, less powerful and can\u2019t take a punch anymore. Nelson isn\u2019t great but he is proficient enough in every aspect of MMA to get it done on Saturday.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Roy Nelson -300<\/p>\n Bantamweight (135lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Scott Jorgensen (12-4-0): -450<\/strong> Jeff Curran returns to the Octagon after some time away to take on Scott Jorgensen, a fighter that has been close in the past but can`t seem to get over the hurdle. Curran brings experience decent boxing and a tremendous ability to fight off his back while Jorgensen has wrestling, insane conditioning, and tremendous ground control on his side. Expect Jorgensen to grind out a win in typical style and to put his name in the hat once again as a challenger to Dominick Cruz.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Scott Jorgensen -450<\/p>\n Featherweight (145lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Hatsu Hioki (24-4-2): -350<\/strong> Hioki is extremely well respected \u2013 a former Shooto and Sengoku champion. He makes his UFC debut against George Roop who is 2-3 in his last five fights. We have seen it before, over and over \u2013 Japanese fighters have a very difficult time in their UFC debuts \u2013 I think the same happens again. Roop will be wary of Hioki\u2019s superb submission game (14 subs) and will use his height to keep this fight standing. Roop is exciting and unpredictable \u2013 I like the upset in this one! [ad-3573245]<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> George Roop +250<\/p>\n Preliminary Card<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Lightweight (155lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Bart Palaszewski (34-14-0): +250<\/strong> Bart Palaszewski makes his UFC debut on Saturday and brings a good all around game with him. However, Palaszewski has shown in the past that he has trouble with high level grapplers. Enter Tyson Griffin who will not only outclass Palaszewski when the fight hit the mat but also in the standup as well. Griffin gets it done!<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Tyson Griffin -350<\/p>\n Lightweight (155lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Dennis Siver (19-7-0): +200<\/strong> Dennis Siver was supposed to face Sam Stout but now has the tough task of facing the very well rounded Donald Cerrone. Siver is a tremendous striker that has won four straight fights but Cerrone will have a distinct size and reach advantage in this one. Once this fight goes to the ground (and it will), Cerrone will dominate.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Donald Cerrone -260<\/p>\n Light Heavyweight (205lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Eliot Marshall (9-2-0): +375<\/strong> The Ultimate Fighter alum Elliot Marshall will be fighting for his UFC career on Saturday when he takes on a fighter that once was a prodigy but hasn\u2019t quite lived up to expectation \u2013 Brandon Vera. After 3 straight losses (1 was overturned with the positive drug test of Thiago Silva), Brandon Vera is due. He should get it done against the underwhelming Marshall.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Brandon Vera -550<\/p>\n Middleweight (185lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Clifford Starks (7-0-0): -110<\/strong> Dustin Jacoby is riding a six fight win streak but in far lesser organizations \u2013 Clifford Starks is undefeated and has fought in decent organizations like Rage in the Cage and Shark Fights. . Look for the youth, aggression and energy and 6 inch height advantage of Jacoby to show up in this fight and to win the battle of the debuts.<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Dustin Jacoby -120<\/p>\n Lightweight (155lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Danny Downes (7-2-0): +180<\/strong> Ramsey Nijem, a TUF 13 contestant hits the Octagon with decent wrestling and boxing experience but with limited MMA experience. Danny Downes doesn`t have much more experience in the Octagon but he does have some rounds under his belt against some top tier MMA talent \u2013 Chris Horodecki and Jeremy Stephens). Downes is simply the better fighter and brings more experience \u2013 that`s good enough for me!<\/p>\n Pick:<\/strong> Danny Downes +180<\/p>\n Middleweight (185lbs)<\/strong><\/p>\n Francis Carmont (16-7-0): -120<\/strong> Chris Camozzi is simply one of the more overrated fighters in the UFC \u2013 he was cut and brought back for some reason. 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\nDate\/Time: October 29, 2011, 9pm ET\/6pm PT
\nLocation: Manadalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
\nBroadcast:<\/strong> Pay-per-view<\/p>\n
\n Nick Diaz (25-7-0): +105<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Matt Mitrione (5-0-0): -140<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Roy Nelson (15-6-0): -300<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Jeff Curran (33-13-1): +325<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n George Roop (11-6-1): +250<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Tyson Griffin (15-5-0): -350<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Donald Cerrone (15-3-0): -260<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Brandon Vera (11-6-0): -550<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Dustin Jacoby (12-4-0): -120<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Ramsey Nijem (4-2-0): -230<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Chris Camozzi (15-4-0):-110<\/strong><\/p>\n