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big shot. As far as his chin is concerned,

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von mary123 | 2.355 Beiträge

The UFC is in Hamburg, Germany for Saturdays UFC Fight Night card with a heavyweight marquee between Andrei Arlovski and?Josh Barnett.Its one of those How in the world has this fight not happened already? kind of fights. These two former UFC champions have nearly 80 combined professional fights and close to 40 years of combined professional experience.ESPN.com ranks Arlovski and Barnett?as the Nos. 7 and 9 heavyweights in the world, respectively, despite the fact both are coming off a loss.Lets take a closer lk at this heavyweight matchup. Dont agree with the pick? Let me know on Twitter: @bokamotoESPN.Main eventAndrei Arlovski (25-12) vs.?Josh Barnett (34-? Heavyweights Odds: Arlovski +130; Barnett -150If Arlovskis style could be characterized as a series of sprints, Barnetts is more of an even-paced 5K. The latter typically fares better in a five-round fight -- but then again, theres never a guarantee any fight (let alone at heavyweight) goes the full distance, is there?As far as ebbs and flows of this matchup go, Barnett figures to benefit the later it goes. Not that Arlovski has some blatant stamina problem, but Barnetts consistent, measured pressure on the feet plus his advantages on the ground should have him more in control in the fourth and fifth. Arlovski will likely be most dangerous in the first two rounds, plus the opening minute or so of every round after that.When one of those aforementioned Arlovski sprints happens, it is quite something to watch. Most opponents react to it with pure retreat, which can lead to fun sequences of Arlovski hammering them along the fence. They really are sprints, however, in that they only last so long before the opponent (assuming he has survived, of course) circles out and Arlovski resets. And during those resets, Arlovski isnt nearly as effective.As long as Barnett can keep his head above water during those Arlovski blitzes, he should have his share of success here. In Arlovskis last fight, a knockout loss to Alistair Overeem, he showed how vulnerable he lks when he spends extended time in that kickboxing range. Barnett isnt as skilled (or athletic) a striker as Overeem, but hell have openings to land leg and body kicks when hes not driving into the clinch.And that clinch is very interesting in this fight. Although Arlovski is not an outstanding defensive fighter, hes not really an easy target for clinch work. Hes a big, burly heavyweight who can shuck another man out of position and then wallop him with a quick overhand right. A failed effort to get into a clinch is a roll of the dice against Arlovski, because now youre in his wheelhouse, possibly off-balance.My guess is Barnett sticks to a somewhat conservative game plan early on. Lk for him to score with kicks, work to the inside when need be and stay out of Arlovskis preferred boxing range. Not to mention, avoid eating the big shot. As far as his chin is concerned, Barnett has no issues to speak of. Even this late into his career, he hasnt been on the receiving end of many knockout losses. Arlovskis right hand cares nothing about that, though. If Arlovski can land his best shot, all bets are off on Barnett fighting through it.PREDICTION:?Barnett runs away on the scorecards in a fight that lasts surprisingly long -- Barnett by decision. lnz.com/" target="_blank">Cheap Vans Old Skl Nz . Rinne played two periods in his first game since left hip surgery in early May. Gabriel Bourque scored 3:07 into the second period and Austin Watson tallied 5:15 later for Nashville. lnz.com/" target="_blank">Vans Old Skl Clearance . 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LEICESTER, England -- Leicesters 20-game unbeaten home league run ended as West Bromwich Albion beat the Premier League champions 2-1 on Sunday.Matt Phillips exploited Danny Drinkwaters error as West Brom inflicted Leicesters fifth loss of the season but the first at the King Power Stadium in the league since September 2015.Leicester forward Islam Slimani had quickly canceled out James Morrisons second-half opener but Phillips goal ended Albions five-match winless streak.Leicesters focus on the Champions League -- where Claudio Ranieris team needs one point from its final two group games to reach the last 16 -- has impacted on the domestic form.Leicester tumbled to 14th place as West Brom moved above the hosts into 11th.Leicester only lost just three times in last seasons successful campaign for its first top-flight title, with Jamie Vardy again benched Sunday without a goal in his last 13 outings after a substitute appearance.Leicester started on the back ft as Ron-Robert Zieler, in for Kasper Schmeichel after the goalkeeper fractured a hand in Wednesdays 0-0 Champions League draw in Copenhagen, tipped Phillips low drive wide after just three minutes.The Baggies made an aggressive start, helped by Leicesters sloppy play, with Zieler rusty and the goalkeeper allowed Salomon Rondon to charge down his clearance.Much like in their forgettable stalemate in Denmark, the Foxes were stifled with Slimani and thee recalled Shinji Okazaki starved of service.dddddddddddd.With Vardy benched, Leicester lacked the cunning to attack West Brom as Ahmed Musa and Riyad Mahrez remained on the periphery.Darren Fletcher and Claudio Yacob screened the visitors defense well and it was the first time Leicester had failed to register a shot on target in the first half since returning to the Premier League in 2014.In response Ranieri replaced Okazaki with Vardy at the break but the strikers introduction failed to inspire the hosts.West Brom tk the lead seven minutes after the restart. Fine work from Rondon saw the ball eventually worked right.Phillips cross struck Christian Fuchs and fell invitingly for Morrison to stp and glance a fine 10-yard header across Zieler and into the corner.The lead lasted just three minutes. Leicester equalized with its first effort of the game. Slimanis cross-field pass found Mahrez and the striker wandered into the area unchecked. Mahrezs cross then found fellow Algerian Slimani who timed his run perfectly to nod in his fifth strike of the season from six yards.The goal reinvigorated Leicester but West Brom regained its composure and grabbed the winner in the 72nd.Drinkwaters wretched back-pass sent Phillips clear and the winger outpaced Wes Morgan to dink past Zieler. ' ' '

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