Raw Dawgin' it
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May 6, 2014 1:06pm
Replace Cormier with Cain and I'd be excited.bigdaddy2003;1613032 wrote:I'm getting really excited at the thought of a Bones/Cormier fight.
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Zoltan
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May 6, 2014 8:38pm
I think Cormier and Cain would be an excellent fight. Jones vs. either of them would be really interesting.Raw Dawgin' it;1613072 wrote:Replace Cormier with Cain and I'd be excited.
robj55
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May 7, 2014 11:46pm
Stefan Struve returns against Matt Mitrione this summer at UFC 175.
Raw Dawgin' it
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May 8, 2014 9:05am
I think DC and Jones might be a boring fight. I think Jones would just pick him apart from the outside the entire time.Zoltan;1613299 wrote:I think Cormier and Cain would be an excellent fight. Jones vs. either of them would be really interesting.
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Zoltan
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May 8, 2014 10:35am
Maybe, but I don't think DC would allow that to happen. DC would also be the first person Jones has fought that is probably stronger than him. If he can pick Barnett up and throw him on his head, he can do it to Jones too.Raw Dawgin' it;1613834 wrote:I think DC and Jones might be a boring fight. I think Jones would just pick him apart from the outside the entire time.
Raw Dawgin' it
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May 8, 2014 11:50am
No denying his strength, but he has to get his hands on him to do that. I think Jones would keep him on the outside and not allow him to get a hold of him. I'd for sure watch, but my expectations would be low. Cain on the other hand I think would bite down on his mouth piece and blitz Jones.Zoltan;1613872 wrote:Maybe, but I don't think DC would allow that to happen. DC would also be the first person Jones has fought that is probably stronger than him. If he can pick Barnett up and throw him on his head, he can do it to Jones too.
Also - with how weak HW is, it's the perfect time for him to move up. He should beat Gus and DC then go fight at HW.
robj55
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May 8, 2014 12:41pm
Why couldn't DC bite down on his mouthpiece and bully Jones? Jones would lose to quite a few HW's imo, part of his greatness is due to his strength/size.Raw Dawgin' it;1613892 wrote:No denying his strength, but he has to get his hands on him to do that. I think Jones would keep him on the outside and not allow him to get a hold of him. I'd for sure watch, but my expectations would be low. Cain on the other hand I think would bite down on his mouth piece and blitz Jones.
Also - with how weak HW is, it's the perfect time for him to move up. He should beat Gus and DC then go fight at HW.
Devils Advocate
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May 8, 2014 1:05pm
I for one am starting to doubt my life, as I am spending way too much time thinking about the draft today and am not getting shit done. Fuck my job.
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sportchampps
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May 8, 2014 3:08pm
I don't think Cormier could hold Jones down even if he got the takedown. Staring was able to get back to his feet pretty easily against him and even stuffed some takedowns from Cormier. Jones would just be to fast and to long for him.
I think Jones and Cormier is also a lot closer when it comes to wrestling then most people think. Jones is one of the best MMA wrestlers there is and MMA wrestling is different then NCAA wrestling for sure.
on the other hand I think I would take Cain over Jones right now.
anyone see that Silva is a 2-1 favorite in Vegas over Matt Brown this weekend.
I think Jones and Cormier is also a lot closer when it comes to wrestling then most people think. Jones is one of the best MMA wrestlers there is and MMA wrestling is different then NCAA wrestling for sure.
on the other hand I think I would take Cain over Jones right now.
anyone see that Silva is a 2-1 favorite in Vegas over Matt Brown this weekend.
robj55
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May 8, 2014 3:37pm
DC and Cain are near spitting images of each other in terms of fighting style and build. I'm surprised Brown is the favorite, Silva really hasn't beaten anyone great yet. That fight will be a war while it lasts though.sportchampps;1613961 wrote:I don't think Cormier could hold Jones down even if he got the takedown. Staring was able to get back to his feet pretty easily against him and even stuffed some takedowns from Cormier. Jones would just be to fast and to long for him.
I think Jones and Cormier is also a lot closer when it comes to wrestling then most people think. Jones is one of the best MMA wrestlers there is and MMA wrestling is different then NCAA wrestling for sure.
on the other hand I think I would take Cain over Jones right now.
anyone see that Silva is a 2-1 favorite in Vegas over Matt Brown this weekend.
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sportchampps
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May 8, 2014 4:20pm
Except for their size difference which is 3-4" and 25-45 lbs and about a 5 inch reach difference. Size has been the one thing that has given Jones trouble.
robj55
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May 8, 2014 5:50pm
Jon is going to have a height/reach advantage on almost anyone, including Cain and DC. Can he keep them off him the whole fight though and not get taken down? IDK but I can't wait to see.sportchampps;1613983 wrote:Except for their size difference which is 3-4" and 25-45 lbs and about a 5 inch reach difference. Size has been the one thing that has given Jones trouble.
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sportchampps
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May 8, 2014 11:00pm
I'm not sure we will get to see the Cain fight anytime soon I don't see Jones moving up to HW as soon as we all thought. Even Jones has back peddled and said he doesn't plan to move up very soon.
Scarlet_Buckeye
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May 9, 2014 9:57am
robj55;1612332 wrote:This is 1000% intentional
robj55;1612334 wrote:How in the world is that not intentional lol
Reps.bigdaddy2003;1612337 wrote:Definitely intentional.
Raw Dawgin' it
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May 9, 2014 10:24am
Because he'll lose, why move from a division where no one is going to beat you?sportchampps;1614319 wrote:I'm not sure we will get to see the Cain fight anytime soon I don't see Jones moving up to HW as soon as we all thought. Even Jones has back peddled and said he doesn't plan to move up very soon.
Pick6
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May 9, 2014 1:04pm
Heading down to Columbus tonight then down to Cinci tomorrow for the fights. Pretty pumped.
robj55
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May 9, 2014 4:40pm
Hell yeah enjoy man! Should be an awesome show.Pick6;1614554 wrote:Heading down to Columbus tonight then down to Cinci tomorrow for the fights. Pretty pumped.
bigdaddy2003
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May 10, 2014 3:21pm
Who is even fighting tonight?
robj55
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May 10, 2014 4:25pm
bigdaddy2003;1614966 wrote:Who is even fighting tonight?
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | Matt Brown | vs. | Erick Silva | ||||
| Middleweight | Costas Philippou | vs. | Lorenz Larkin | ||||
| Lightweight | Erik Koch | vs. | Daron Cruickshank | ||||
| Welterweight | Neil Magny | vs. | Tim Means | ||||
| Heavyweight | Soa Palelei | vs. | Ruan Potts | ||||
| Flyweight | Chris Cariaso | vs. | Louis Smolka | ||||
| Preliminary card (Fox Sports 2) | |||||||
| Middleweight | Ed Herman | vs. | Rafael Natal | ||||
| Flyweight | Kyoji Horiguchi | vs. | Darrell Montague | ||||
| Welterweight | Yan Cabral | vs. | Zak Cummings | ||||
| Bantamweight | Eddie Wineland | vs. | Johnny Eduardo | ||||
| Preliminary card (UFC Fight Pass) | |||||||
| Featherweight | Manvel Gamburyan | vs. | Nik Lentz | ||||
| Lightweight | Justin Salas | vs. | Ben Wall | ||||
| Welterweight | Anthony Lapsley | vs | Albert Tumenov |
bigdaddy2003
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May 10, 2014 5:25pm
Brown/Silva should be good.
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sportchampps
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May 10, 2014 5:30pm
I'm betting $50 each on Brown and Natal
robj55
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May 10, 2014 6:43pm
One punch KO from Tumenov to start things off.
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sportchampps
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May 11, 2014 12:30am
Holy Shit I'm so mad I'm not there right now
Amazing first two rounds let's go Matt
Amazing first two rounds let's go Matt
Fab1b
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May 11, 2014 12:31am
What a fight so far here between Silva/Brown
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sportchampps
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May 11, 2014 12:33am
Matt Fucking Brown