Tiger View

As we all know by now, Vernon "Tiger" White will fight in UFC 43 against Ian Freeman.  This should be a really tough fight for both of these warriors. 

Freeman is not the greatest when it comes to ground fighting but he has taken out some of the "up and coming" fighters who are considered really good ground fighters like Frank Mir. 

Freeman has great punching power and if one or two connect, its going to be lights out Tiger. But on the other hand,  Tiger is a great strategist - he is able to put moves together to get his opponent to play his game.

But this is one of those fights where you say to yourself - Tiger has got to take Freeman down and soften him up with punches, then apply a submission. 

Even though Tiger is a great striker and is known for that, this time I think Freeman is just a bit to strong and aggressive for Tiger to stand and trade blows with him.

I believe Tiger will stand for a bit, then they will go to the ground. He will let Freeman gas for a while. Tiger will then be able to submit Freeman in or about the third round. 

AL

(6/3/03)