Prudential Center in Newark, NJ -- November 17, 2007

Michael Bisbing vs. Rashad Evans
Bisbing brings in a record of 14-0 with 9 wins by TKO and 4 submission victories.  The only fight that he hasn’t finished was his last, which most people believe he lost to Matt Hamill.  Bisbing is very good on his feet as well as on the ground with excellent submissions.  He is looking to answer the questions that were raised in his controversial win over Hamill and take the next step toward the LHW championship.  Evans’ record so far in mma is 10-0-1 with 3 by TKO and 2 submissions.  His draw came in his biggest fight that was also his last against Tito Ortiz.  He is known for his athleticism and explosiveness that aid him in his strong takedowns and takedown defense.  He is ever-improving and also looking for his shot at the LHW championship.  Continue Reading as Disanto and Barlieb breakdown UFC 78…

Houston Alexander vs. Thiago Silva
Silva brings a record of 11-0 with 9 wins by TKO and 1 submission.  His record and the specifics of it are indicative of the type of fighter he is.  He’s a highly aggressive fighter that uses both his legs and hands well.  He also has solid takedowns and takedown defense and has proven that he has a jaw in previous fights.  Alexander brings a record of 8-1 with 5 by TKO and 1 submission.  Alexander is very powerful that and uses his knees well.  He can take a shot as seen early in his fight with Keith Jardine.  Just seconds after getting hit, Alexander knocked Jardin out.  Not much is known about is his takedowns or takedown defense.  Regardless, Alexander has been a crowd pleaser in his first two fights in the UFC. 

Ryo Chonan vs. Karo Parisyan
This fight is another match between a former Pride fighter and UFC fighter.  The supremacy of each organization has been debated by fans for years and since Zuffa’s purchase of Pride many of these matches have taken place.  Parisyan is 17-7 with 9 submissions.  He is known for his judo takedowns, skilled submissions and improving striking.  Chonan is 14-7 with 5 (T)KO’s and 2 submissions.  He is a good all around fighter who has submitted current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. 

Frank Edgar vs. Spencer Fisher
Edgar brings a record of 7-0 with 2 TKO’s and 2 submissions.  He has a strong wrestling background and has beaten UFC veterans Tyson Griffin and Mark Bocek in his only 2 UFC fights.  Fisher has a record of 20-3 with 11 by TKO and 7 submissions.  Fisher is an outstanding striker and is known for his two memorable UFC battles with Sam Stout.

Ed Herman vs.  Joe Doerkson
Herman is 13-5 with 3 TKO’s and 9 submissions.  He’s a very tough fighter who stays active with his all around skill.  Doerkson is 39-10 with 5 TKO’s and 31 submissions.  Like Herman he stays active and is a well rounded fighter.  Doerkson defeated Herman via submission in 2004.

The rest of the card features:  Thiago Alves vs. Chris Lytle, Joe Lauzon vs. Jason Reinhardt, Marcus Aurelio vs. Luke Caudillo, and Akihiro Gono vs. Tamdan McCrory.