Before my info and review, here’s the preview of the said UFC 102 live on August 29, 2009.

I think it’s interesting how many people are still underestimating Big Nog because he lost to Mir….when he was sick. Just watch the fight against Heath Herring. Aside from catching a head kick late in the first round, Nog completely wrecked Herring on the feet. I think Nog will have better striking than Randy but will have to avoid the clinch. On the ground I think Nog will have a solid advantage and if anyone can sub Couture it’s Nog. I picked Nog to win, as long as he can avoid prolonged clinches he should win. Nog by decision

Marquardt is going to wreck Maia. Maia could sub most anyone at 185 but not Marquardt, the dude is a 2nd degree BB in BJJ and has very respectable wrestling. I expect Marquardt to fend off the subs on the ground and avoid almost all the TD’s and then completely pound Maia on the feet. Marquardt via late 1st or early 2nd KO/TKO.

I think Thiago Silva will be gun shy and after the first minute he’ll be confused with Jardine’s style. But when Jardine doesn’t finish him in the first round, Silva will pour it on in round 2 and 3, and then Jardine will take a very close decision. I think this has controversial split decision written all over it.

You can check out Yahoo! PPV for the UFC 102 live stream online. Let’s get ready everyone!

MAIN CARD
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva
Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt
Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt
Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Brandon Vera
PRELIMINARY CARD
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Chris Tuchscherer
Wilson Gouveia vs. James Irvin
Justin McCully vs. Mike Russow
Todd Duffee vs. Tim Hague
Nick Catone vs. Mark Munoz
Evan Dunham vs. Matt Veach

Here’s the UFC 102 online preview:

I’m really not sure what to think about Couture/Noguiera. Even though it’s well documented that Nog had a nasty staph infection before the Mir fight, would a prime Nog be able to take out Couture? Couture’s strengths are exactly the skillset needed to take on Nog… a strong clinch/takedown game and outstanding submission defense. Then again, he’s FORTY-SIX. How is he still fighting at this level, and not confined to a wheelchair?

Ugh, sorry for a rough comment, that’s just me. Anyway, you can try to watch UFC 102 online live streaming through PayPerView on the popular PPV websites. Lucky you if you found a link where you can watch UFC 102 live stream free with streaming sites like Ustream.