Bewerbungen » e Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to mat

UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler goes for his third title defense against Tyron Woodley at UFC 201 on Saturday in Atlanta.The pay-per-view fight is flying a little under the radar, which is to be expected given its sandwiched between the landmark event that was UFC 200 and the Conors Revenge! storyline of UFC 202.That said, this is still a Robbie Lawler fight were talking about here. Theyre always worth the price of admission.Lets take a closer look at the upcoming 170-pound championship bout. Dont agree with these picks? Let MMA analyst Brett Okamoto know on Twitter: @bokamotoESPN.Main eventRobbie Lawler (27-10) vs. Tyron Woodley (15-3) Welterweight championship Odds: Lawler -175; Woodley +155Discussing when a fighters chin will deteriorate ranks right at the top in terms of worst topics ever. Who wants to talk about an athlete losing the ability to take a punch? Not me.Unfortunately, in a matchup like this one, it cant be ignored. According to Fightmetric, Lawler has absorbed 642 strikes since the start of 2014. Hes gone five hellacious rounds, back-to-back-to-back. When do these wars catch up? Lawler is 34 in human years -- and probably something like 112 in fighter years.Against Carlos Condit in January, Lawlers corner was in a panic going into the fifth round. For all they knew, Lawler needed a knockout to retain the title. He came out firing on Condit, hurt him with a big shot and ultimately took the round and a narrow split decision. It took everything Lawler had to win that fight. How many times can he refill the tank?If Lawlers odometer isnt a factor, I like him stylistically in this fight. The depth of Lawlers striking exceeds that of Woodleys. As dangerous as Woodley is, he mostly relies on his (albeit?incredible) right hand. Hell throw a few tree trunk inside leg kicks as well, but when push comes to shove: If you shut down the right hand, you shut down Woodley.Of course, Woodley is a very powerful wrestler as well, and his top game can be devastating, but it just seems unlikely hell choose to burn energy trying to take Lawler down. Its very hard to hurt Lawler on the floor even when you have him there, and although I think criticism of Woodleys gas tank is sometimes a little overblown, hes going to pace himself.My guess is Woodley will be fine with letting Lawler come to him. Hang back, circle, conserve energy and look for any opportunity to land that lightning right hand. If you want to go on the attack against Lawler, you have to be extremely busy, and that doesnt really play to Woodleys strengths. Lawler has become more disciplined in the latter half of his career, but Woodley could still catch him reaching here and there, and he trusts he has the speed and power to make it count when he does.PREDICTION: If it goes wrong for Lawler, I think it will go wrong big (as in, KO) -- but Ill go with the champ. Lawler via TKO, fourth round.Rest of cardRose Namajunas (5-2) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (9-0)Kowalkiewicz is definitely being overlooked here, but Namajunas appears to be the better athlete with more ways to win. And shes on a roll.PREDICTION: Namajunas decision, 30-27Matt Brown (20-14) vs. Jake Ellenberger (30-11)This is kind of a weird fight, but it actually makes sense given Browns recent skid. Theres pressure on both; Brown is expected to roll while Ellenberger is barely hanging on to employment.PREDICTION: Brown, first round TKOFrancisco Rivera (11-6) vs. Erik Perez (15-6)A one-time hot prospect, Perez is still only 26, but hes been limited to four fights in three years. Pretty even matchup for him here against Rivera.PREDICTION: Perez via decision. Michael Wacha Jersey .C. -- Manny Malhotra had two goals and an assist, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Mark McGwire Jersey . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.authenticcardinalspro.com/cardinals-keith-hernandez-jersey/ . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history. Jose Martinez Jersey . Speaking to the Chicago Tribune at baseballs Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Boras called the former home of the Expos a "tremendous environment" for baseball. Tyler ONeill Jersey . The parade and rally were held to celebrate the Saskatchewan Roughriders 45-23 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday in the CFLs championship game. CHICAGO -- The Bulls have signed guard Isaiah Canaan.A three-year veteran, Canaan spent most of the past two seasons with Philadelphia. He averaged a career-high 11 points last season while shooting 36 percent from the field and just over 36 percent from long range, hitting 176 of 485 3-pointers.Canaan was one of 11 players in the NBA who mmade four or more 3s in at least 20 games.ddddddddddddThe Bulls announced the signing, but did not reveal the terms of the contract Wednesday. Canaans agency tweeted last week that he agreed to a two-year deal. ' ' '