Bellator 123 on Sept. 5: Predictions by Terry Sutton

by Brian Woodman Jr. on 09/02/14

Editor's note: Terry Sutton, a freelance writer and contributor to this site, offers his predictions for the main event of Bellator 123. Mohegan Sun will host the event in Uncasville on Sept. 5.

Cheick Kongo will beat Lavar Johnson. Despite Johnson's punching power, Kongo has fought better competition.  He needs a win to stay relevant. TKO in the third round.

Josh Burns versus Bobby Lashley: Hopefully Lashley's cardio has improved since his 2010 loss to Chad Griggs.  But his submission skills have. He will tire out Burn in the first round and submit him.  Burns had to retire in the first round in his last fight. The longer the fight goes the worse it will be for both fighters.

Tom DeBlass versus "King Mo": Lawal will rely on what he knows best; wrestling. He will try to wear down the hard-hitting DeBlass and grind out a majority decision.  

Patricio Pitbull versus Pat Curran: Fight of the night.  Both are very dangerous fighters. Pitbull's only two losses have been close.  Curran is a grinder and tough fighter.  Pitbull is good with submissions. Curran bounces back from defeats, so I will say he wins the next battle between the two in the trilogy because Pitbull is taking the title via a five-round majority decision.