UFC 61: Gracie v Hughes, whats your prediction

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You all have to remember that this match is a business decision. It is not for a title, it is strictly for promotion and to bring back older fans of the UFC. It is also a chance to showcase some of the biggest names from UFC in a sold out Staples Center. This is a promotional fight.

Now I'm not saying Gracie took this match and plans to lose, but I think he is terribly outmatched at this point in his career. He has not beaten a top notch opponent in a long while and Hughes has faced some of the best MMA fighters in a time where MMA is bigger than it ever has been. UFC wins this fight no matter what, and Hughes' hand will be raised in the main event, most likely in the 1st round. I think White would like to see it go longer, but they do have a huge undercard so the length of the main event may not be so important.

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This is true. I still think its going to be interesting for serious fans, but obviously the huge loser in this charade is GSP. He has definitely had enough fights since his loss to Hughs for a rematch to be inorder. He really shouldn't have to wait this long. I assume its the next fight after Hughs/Gracie, but still.

Personally, I think that the UFC has invested so much money into marketing Hughs as the champion, that they want him to win as many fights as they can get away with before they have to risk him losing the belt.

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GSP and BJ Penn are fighting soon with the winner taking on Hughes later this year. Advantage: Hughes.