The UFC is in Hamburg, Germany for Saturdays UFC Fight Night card with a heavyweight marquee between Andrei Arlovski and?Josh Barnett.Its one of those How in the world has this fight not happened already? kind of fights. These two former UFC champions have nearly 80 combined professional fights and close to 40 years of combined professional experience.ESPN.com ranks Arlovski and Barnett?as the Nos. 7 and 9 heavyweights in the world, respectively, despite the fact both are coming off a loss.Lets take a closer look at this heavyweight matchup. Dont agree with the pick? Let me know on Twitter: @bokamotoESPN.Main eventAndrei Arlovski (25-12) vs.?Josh Barnett (34-8)? Heavyweights Odds: Arlovski +130; Barnett -150If Arlovskis style could be characterized as a series of sprints, Barnetts is more of an even-paced 5K. The latter typically fares better in a five-round fight -- but then again, theres never a guarantee any fight (let alone at heavyweight) goes the full distance, is there?As far as ebbs and flows of this matchup go, Barnett figures to benefit the later it goes. Not that Arlovski has some blatant stamina problem, but Barnetts consistent, measured pressure on the feet plus his advantages on the ground should have him more in control in the fourth and fifth. Arlovski will likely be most dangerous in the first two rounds, plus the opening minute or so of every round after that.When one of those aforementioned Arlovski sprints happens, it is quite something to watch. Most opponents react to it with pure retreat, which can lead to fun sequences of Arlovski hammering them along the fence. They really are sprints, however, in that they only last so long before the opponent (assuming he has survived, of course) circles out and Arlovski resets. And during those resets, Arlovski isnt nearly as effective.As long as Barnett can keep his head above water during those Arlovski blitzes, he should have his share of success here. In Arlovskis last fight, a knockout loss to Alistair Overeem, he showed how vulnerable he looks when he spends extended time in that kickboxing range. Barnett isnt as skilled (or athletic) a striker as Overeem, but hell have openings to land leg and body kicks when hes not driving into the clinch.And that clinch is very interesting in this fight. Although Arlovski is not an outstanding defensive fighter, hes not really an easy target for clinch work. Hes a big, burly heavyweight who can shuck another man out of position and then wallop him with a quick overhand right. A failed effort to get into a clinch is a roll of the dice against Arlovski, because now youre in his wheelhouse, possibly off-balance.My guess is Barnett sticks to a somewhat conservative game plan early on. Look for him to score with kicks, work to the inside when need be and stay out of Arlovskis preferred boxing range. Not to mention, avoid eating the big shot. As far as his chin is concerned, Barnett has no issues to speak of. Even this late into his career, he hasnt been on the receiving end of many knockout losses. Arlovskis right hand cares nothing about that, though. If Arlovski can land his best shot, all bets are off on Barnett fighting through it.PREDICTION:?Barnett runs away on the scorecards in a fight that lasts surprisingly long -- Barnett by decision.Cheap Sneakers Australia . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. Zetterberg has 11 goals and 19 assists for a team-high 30 points, and Datsyuk has a team-high 12 goals and 11 assists. Sneakers Australia Sale . Ryan Garbutt had a goal and two assists as Dallas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. http://www.cheapsneakersaustralia.com/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Wholesale Sneakers Online . The Dane followed up his first European Tour title last weekend with eight birdies and just a single dropped shot on Thursday for a one-stroke advantage over South Africas Allan Versfeld and Portugals Ricardo Santos. Cheap Sneakers Australia Online . Mitch Holmberg added a goal and three assists. Connor Chartier also scored for the Chiefs (3-0-0). Luke Harrison spoiled Garrett Hughsons shutout bid with a power-play goal at 13:17 of the third period. The Spokane goaltender finished with 28 saves, including a Brandon Fushimi penalty shot in the second period that would have tied the game 1-1.ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams was a lineup scratch after waking up with left shoulder soreness.The team said before Wednesday nights game against the Reds that Adams would be evaluated in a day.Jhonny Peralta replaced Adams in the lineup batting sixth and playing thiird, and Matt Carpenter moved from third to first.dddddddddddd Yadier Molina moved up one spot from sixth to fifth.Adams was batting .249 with 12 homers and 44 RBI. ' ' '
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