UFC 87 fight card highlights

August 9, 2008 at 2:37AM

HEAVYWEIGHTS

Brock Lesnar vs. Heath Herring

Lesnar, a former NCAA champion wrestler, has his hands full against Herring, an MMA veteran with nearly 30 wins. But at $250,000 a fight, Lesnar knows this might be his last shot at an MMA career, so he won't hold back. Prediction: Lesnar by knockout, Round 2.

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Roger Huerta vs. Kenny Florian

This is a Fight of the Night/Year candidate. Florian is the ultimate technician in the octagon. His ground skills and vicious elbows will be a load for Huerta to handle. But Huerta's heart will help him hang on for a victory. Prediction: Huerta by decision, after three rounds.

WELTERWEIGHTS

Georges St-Pierre, Champion vs. Jon Fitch

St-Pierre is one of the top three fighters in the world, pound for pound, but a tenacious Fitch will pressure him. Fitch has to be flawless to come away with a victory. That's hard to do against a fighter like St-Pierre. Prediction: St. Pierre by submission, Round 2.

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