I'd say technically, Arlovski's the better striker here, but I've always felt that Arlovski is similar to guys like Kampmann in as far as they are technically sound, but often wilt under pressure. The difference between Kampmann and Arlovski is that we know that Martin can still take a punch (as long as it isn't from Hendricks).
If Johnson comes out strong and hard I can see him finishing Arlovski early, however, I'd like to see Arlovski play this smart and take it to the ground. If this happens (and early) I'm taking Arlovski by second round TKO.
__________________  Favourite Fighters: Griffin, Bisping, Belfort, Benavidez, A. Silva, Velasquez, Wandy, Guida, Faber, Alves, Aldo, Penn, Dos Santos, Manuwa, Oliveira Least-Favourite Fighters: Ellenberger, Hendricks, Story, Sylvia, Browne.
0-1 on sig bets.
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