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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 17, 2012 21:32:13 GMT -8
Jon Jones has proven he has no problems with more experienced fighters. Rashad's grappling skills will only serve to keep him from submitting.
Jones by decision
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Post by badfish on Apr 18, 2012 17:11:52 GMT -8
I expect Jones to win but wouldn't be all that surprised if Evans can pull off a KO or TKO
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 18, 2012 19:18:14 GMT -8
I also expect Jones to win. I think Jon is better in every aspect. I just don't see where Rashad has a measurable advantage. He's not going to outgrapple Jones, he's not going to have a quickness advantage, I expect a solid gameplan from Jones and a late stoppage. Compare the Jones/Machida fight with the Evans/Machida fight. Machida actually won the first round in my opinion against Jones, while we all saw what happened to Rashad.
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Post by bschmurda on Apr 19, 2012 8:20:16 GMT -8
Dislike both, I want Rashad to win, but Im taking Jon Jones in this one, hopefully Rashad catches him, Rashad is quick enough to hang, and puts together some solid combos that could end Jon's night. But if Jones keeps his distance, uses his length and picks apart Evans while staying out of range if Rashads shot, its gonna be a long night for Evans
Che Mills vs Rory Macdonald will be an outstanding fight
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Post by sdfootballfan on Apr 19, 2012 13:08:56 GMT -8
I been a Rashad Evans fan since his time on the Ultimate Fighter but I gotta go with Bones Jones. Not only is he a younger and more explosive fighter with a major reach advantage but he is also more dangerous on the ground. This fight is pretty personal so anything can happen but on paper you gotta hand it to Jones.
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Post by sdfootballfan on Apr 19, 2012 13:12:35 GMT -8
I didn't know Big Ben Rothwell was still in the UFC. I use to love his fights in the IFL. Major MMA cool points for those who remember that organization.
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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 20, 2012 12:11:57 GMT -8
Weigh in just started .. Direct tv 334
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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 20, 2012 12:29:44 GMT -8
Rashad & Jones had to be separated at the face-off . They almost started throwing down.
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 20, 2012 20:17:22 GMT -8
JDS vs Mir is on now, per Dana's Twitter.
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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 21, 2012 6:22:01 GMT -8
JDS vs Mir is on now, per Dana's Twitter. Yeah. Alister is out. That should be a great fight Mir's really improved.
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Post by sdfootballfan on Apr 21, 2012 19:00:54 GMT -8
Sick KO by McDonald!
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Post by sdfootballfan on Apr 21, 2012 19:14:26 GMT -8
Big Ben with a KO!
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 21, 2012 20:41:05 GMT -8
AWESOME card outside of the main event, tragically. Bones just seemed in cruise control. When you're that gifted, I think it's just natural to kind of go through the motions. Not the most entertaining fight, but clearly a decisive victory. Next up for Jon?
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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 21, 2012 21:27:20 GMT -8
I thought this fight was easy to predict. I thought the only way Rashad was gonna win was by a lucky punch/kick only. And a small chance at that.
Who next for jones is the million dollar question. Is there anyone left he can fight in his division? Should he move up weight classes? Anderson Silva seems like a logical opponent.
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Post by sdfootballfan on Apr 21, 2012 21:31:59 GMT -8
Jones is fighting Hendo next.
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Post by aztecryan on Apr 21, 2012 22:21:25 GMT -8
Yeah, I should have waited and been able to answer my own question. Henderson is never an easy out, but he's a one dimensional striker and I see Jones stopping him later in the fight. After Hendo, I don't see anyone on the horizon unless someone like Gustafsson strings together a few wins against top notch fighters.
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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 22, 2012 5:53:56 GMT -8
Thanks . I have a lot of respect for Dan Henderson, but he doesnt have a chance in hell against Jon Jones.
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Post by badfish on Apr 23, 2012 7:11:23 GMT -8
I love Hendo, but he does not deserve a title shot at Jones, maybe Silva because that weight division is so thin at the top.
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Post by ragin'aztec on Apr 23, 2012 18:57:31 GMT -8
Jon Jones / Anderson Silva. That's becoming the the real dream fight fans are gonna be clamoring for. Jones whips Hendo, Silva shuts up Sonnen again... That should be the next matchup if that scenario plays out.
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Post by badfish on Apr 23, 2012 19:12:39 GMT -8
jones is too big for that, he already wants to go to HW soon
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