I’m trying to do this Bellator preview thing. I’m no expert, but if you’re an MMA fan, go out to Shreveport or try to watch on tv. Even if you’re not into MMA, give this a shot. These should be some great fights and a reason to watch.

Rob McCullough (19-6) vs. Patrick Freire (7-1)

We’ve got the well-traveled McCullough taking on up-and-comer Freire. McCullough, after being done in the WEC, is making his Bellator debut. From his experience, he brings a good name to Bellator. Freire is taking his first fight outside Brazil. McCullough has the experience edge, home nation edge and name edge. Freire has the momentum, winning 4 of his last 5. Also, he needs this more. I think Razor Rob takes this one.

Winner: McCullough

Carey Vanier (10-3) vs. Lloyd Woodard (10-0)

The ironic part is that Woodard’s nickname is “Cupcake.” Vanier has more experience on the bigger stage, 2-1 record in Bellator. Woodard has the momentum edge. Vanier has the experience stage. Both seem to have a nice combination of manners of victory. I’d love to see Woodard rise to the top, but I thin Vanier walks away with this one.

Winner: Vanier

Marcin Held (10-1) vs. Michael Chandler (5-0)

This looks like a pretty exciting fight. Only once has Held reached the third round. Chandler has never seen it. While Held has more fights, 4 of Chandler’s 5 fights have been in Strikeforce or Bellator. I’m thinking Chandler continues his undefeated streak.

Winner: Chandler

Ferrid Kheder (18-5) vs. Toby Imada (28-15)

Kheder is on more of a momentum run, not losing 6 fights in a row. His manner of winning is a little more spread out. Imada is a submission machine, submitting more than two-thirds of his opponents. He has more experience fighting on the big American stage. Imada does have more experience. While this should be a really good fight, I’m going with Imada.

Winner: Imada

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