UFC 114 Preview: Amir Sadollah - "I Have To Do Well"

by Nick Thomas on May 24, 2010 11:36 PM EDT in MMA News

"I’m excited for this fight. [Dong Hyun Kim] He’s a tough guy. He’s definitely one of the upper echelon guys, and I think that’s a good sign," Sadollah told MMAWeekly.com. "I mean if they give me tough guys than I guess they have some faith in me, so I’m kind of looking forward to seeing if I can prove them right."

"I have fought guys that have Judo backgrounds, but he’s probably the best Judo player I’ve fought to date," admitted Sadollah.

-- Check out the full interview at mmaweekly.com.

HT: mmaweekly.com, photo via sherdog.com

Dong Hyun "Stun Gun" Kim (12-0-1)
Win TJ Grant - Unanimous Decision UFC 100 Jul-11-2009 3 5:00
N/C Karo Parisyan - No Contest UFC 94 Jan-31-2009 3 5:00
Win Matt Brown - Split Decision UFC 88 Sep-6-2008 3 5:00
Win Jason Tan - Technical Knock Out UFC 84 May-24-2008 3 0:25

Amir Sadollah (4-1)
Win Brad Blackburn - Unanimous Decision UFC FN Jan-11-2010 3 5:00
Win Phil Baroni - Unanimous Decision UFC 106 Nov-21-2009 3 5:00
Loss Johny Hendricks - Technical Knock Out UFC 101 Aug-8-2009 1 0:29
Win CB Dollaway - Submission (Arm Lock) TUF Finale Jun-21-2008 1 3:02

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I think Amir is in deep shit in this fight.

R.I.P Ronnie James Dio

by Earl Montclair on May 24, 2010 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

I really like Amir and think he has potential but Stung Gun is going to arrive at Amir’s expense.

by Bob Boblaw on May 24, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

He was very nice when we met him at the autograph session before UFC98 so ya, it’s sad he is going to get smashed.

R.I.P Paul Gray (#2)

by Earl Montclair on May 24, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Korean talent is on the rise

by Bob Boblaw on May 24, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

lets go Amir

Meow? Meow?? Meow! ohhhhhh.... Meow =)

by SherCat on May 24, 2010 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

This should be a really fun fight to watch. I think Amir can do some serious damage standing, and probably survive on the ground, but I think Kim may just control him and beat him up enough to get a decision. Amir can handle himself on his back against wrestlers with lousy defense, but it’s hard to picture him catching the Stun Gun in something.

by Kwisatz Haderach on May 24, 2010 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

I like you Amir, but I hope Kim beats the shit out of you. Expecting this to be FOTN

by nastyem on May 24, 2010 11:47 PM EDT reply actions

Stun Gun by decision

Will be a great fight.

"It's fourth and fifteen and you're looking at a full-court press." - Lt. Frank Drebin, Police Squad

by SSreporters on May 24, 2010 11:52 PM EDT reply actions

funny

Amir is making the same point I did the other day. That’s a good sign though, Amir isn’t going to be cocky enough to be like shonie carter was when he fought parysian. With the right game plan Amir can take it.

I’m a fan of both, but I want stun gun to handle his.

by JaeeJaee on May 24, 2010 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

I think Sadollah has a good chance of beating Kim up on the feet and tiring him out to possible nab a decision. But yeah, it’s a very dangerous fight for him.

Not that I condone facism or any ism for that matter. Isms are in my opinion, not good. A person shouldn't believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.

I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". Good point there, after all he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. Wouldn't change the fact I have to bum rides off of people.

by Sam Cupitt on May 25, 2010 1:55 AM EDT reply actions

Stun Gun by Harai Goshi>Mount>Death

by judonerd on May 25, 2010 2:08 AM EDT reply actions

and stun gun is the underdog on bodog.

by J_Maddux on May 25, 2010 3:37 AM EDT reply actions

I know, not sure for how much longer. Better jump on it now if you’re thinking about it.

I got Stun Gun by standing RNC.

by HappyLittleTreez on May 25, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Unless Kim has really worked on his striking, Amir could easily pick him apart from range for three rounds. Amir will have to avoid going for the Thai clinch, given that Kim could break into an over/under clinch and send him for a ride. All said, I think this fight is Amir’s to lose.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on May 25, 2010 10:53 AM EDT reply actions

how so?

Amir’s only edge is striking technique. Stun Gun is Bigger, Stronger, has a plethora of takedowns from the clinch (side note, you don’t need an over under to throw, any clinching has throw options) not to mention experience.

I’m pretty sure it has long been established that takedowns>striking.

I’m a fan of both, but this is Kim’s to lose.

by JaeeJaee on May 25, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions