UFC 87: Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch Predictions Tale of the Tape


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UFC 87: Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch Predictions Tale of the Tape

By Brad Marchetti, Doghouse Boxing (Aug 8, 2008) DoghouseBoxing.com

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UFC 87 predictions for the Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch fight have moved heavily in favor of the UFC Welterweight Champion Pierre who is currently a 3-1 favorite. The 5-round main event will air at 11 PM ET on pay-per-view from Minneapolis, MN. The relatively unknown Jon Fitch fighting out of San Jose, CA will be going for his first UFC title against the top-5 MMA pound-4-pound Georges St. Pierre. The UFC 87 betting odds for the Brock Lesnar vs Heath Herring Heavyweight fight favor Lesnar at -240.

The super-athletic Canadian Pierre has caught the attention of the UFC betting sharps as they poured in cash on Pierre's opening price tag of -220 to it's currently inflated status of -325. The stone cold assasin Georges is a sound octagon technician that overpowers with a fan friendly, attacking style.

The #1 UFC Welterweight Contender Jon Fitch is a former star Collegiate wrestler that also holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Despite having first-class ground game, Fitch will be outgunned when on his feet against the lighting speed of the Canadian. My UFC 87 prediction for Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch fight is a 2nd round stoppage for the more versatile Pierre to retain his UFC Welterweight title. Here is the fight by the numbers and letters with my exclusive Marchetti UFC ratings for the two fighters.

Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch Predictions Tale of the Tape

Georges St. Pierre

UFC 87: UFC Betting Odds: -325

Ht. 5'10"
WT. 170 Lbs.
Age: 27
Record: 16-2 (11)
UFC Record: 10-2
Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Jon Fitch

UFC 87 MMA Betting Odds: +260

Ht. 6'0"
WT. 170 Lbs.
Age: 30
Record: 21-2 (9)
UFC Record: 8-0
Style: Wrestler

Georges St. Pierre vs Jon Fitch Predictions: Marchetti UFC POWER RATINGS

Georges St. Pierre

Striking: A
Ground: A
Versatility: A
Size: B
Strength: A
Power: B
Speed: A
Stamina: A
Defense: A
Chin: B
Heart: B
Cuts: C
Experience: A

Jon Fitch

Striking: C
Ground: A
Versatility: C
Size: B
Strength: B
Power: B
Speed: C
Stamina: B
Defense: B
Chin: B
Heart: B
Cuts: C
Experience: B.