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Post by Bartman on Oct 2, 2010 13:54:33 GMT -5
Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones targeted for UFC 127 in February
A matchup between two of the brightest prospects in the UFC's light heavyweight division appears likely for early 2011.
A long-discussed contest between "The Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Ryan Bader (12-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and the dynamic 23-year-old Jon Jones (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) appears likely for the as-yet-unannounced UFC 127 event.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) learned of the planned date from sources close to the event.
UFC 127 is expected to take place Feb. 5 in Las Vegas and feature a middleweight title fight between current champion Anderson Silva and dangerous striker Vitor Belfort.
Credit: MMAJunkie.com
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Twas expected. Def looking forward to it.
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Post by James Hetfield on Oct 2, 2010 16:28:21 GMT -5
Nighty-night, Bader.
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Post by legendary123 on Oct 2, 2010 16:34:09 GMT -5
Yes, loss number one in the UFC for Bader. Bones is on his way to a title shot, this should be a great fight. |
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Post by s13driver on Oct 2, 2010 17:27:40 GMT -5
Round 1 KO for Jones. I love Bader, but he doesn't stand a chance.
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Post by PrideFcF on Oct 2, 2010 17:30:58 GMT -5
While I'm sure I'll get more excited for the fight as it draws closer, I'm not too thrilled over it at the moment.
I like Bader, but I'm still just a bit underwhelmed by his performance against Lil Nog. The tactics he used to avoid being hit by Lil Nog, while at the same time getting cheap points with the Judges, will not work so easily with Jones. I think Jones will either stop him easily, or get the UD after 3 rounds of Bader being really gun shy.
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Post by DWright on Oct 2, 2010 18:09:33 GMT -5
I guess I'm in the minority that thinks Bader actually beats Jones? I like both fighters, I just think Bader is going to make him fight off his back a lot more than Bones would like to.
I'm calling Bader by unanimous decision. Though I really wouldn't be surprised to see it be such a close fight that it's split.
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Post by Mr. MMA on Oct 2, 2010 22:52:13 GMT -5
Honestly Jones via unanimous. I don't think you guys are giving Bader enough recognition. Do I see him beating Jones? No, but he will put up a fight.
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Post by nWo_Sentinel on Oct 3, 2010 19:47:51 GMT -5
Bader is a badass and one of my favorite fighters but I think Jones will KO Bader here. Jones is far more aggressive than anyone bader has fought so far.
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Post by Lk™ on Oct 3, 2010 22:25:04 GMT -5
that should be a great fight, i'm a big fan of both. i can't wait to see bones get a title shot.
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Post by the hell demon on Oct 3, 2010 23:11:12 GMT -5
About time Bones has some competition.
Bones TKO round 2.
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Post by HHH316 on Oct 3, 2010 23:32:00 GMT -5
I was dreading this. I like Jones, but love Bader. Sadly, I think Jones will take this.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Oct 4, 2010 1:23:13 GMT -5
Is Bones hurt? 8 months is quite the layoff between fights if he's healthy,even Bader waiting 6 months. Jeez.
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Post by Sandy on Oct 4, 2010 1:58:46 GMT -5
can't f***ing wait. Bones wins this I believe. He has made some extremely good wrestlers look like they had no idea what they were doing. I think this will go to the third round though.
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Post by The Mac on Oct 4, 2010 18:02:02 GMT -5
This sounds like an awesome fight, Jones is gonna end him
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Post by thenewhorror on Oct 15, 2010 0:36:49 GMT -5
This fight sounds awesome but I dont understand why they dont have Jones facing guys like Franklin/Silva/Griffin. He is a really good fighter and i dont see why he is still fighting guys like Vera and Bader.
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Post by shenmue on Oct 15, 2010 5:14:25 GMT -5
People are really underrating Bader here, he has a chance in this fight.
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Post by DWright on Oct 15, 2010 13:28:47 GMT -5
This fight sounds awesome but I dont understand why they dont have Jones facing guys like Franklin/Silva/Griffin. He is a really good fighter and i dont see why he is still fighting guys like Vera and Bader. You do realize Bader is 12-0 and is coming off a win over a VERY good Lil' Nog, right? I don't see how any of the 3 guys you mentioned (maybe Franklin) are a bigger win right now than Bader (if Jones does win, that is). Especially Thiago Silva. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 16:14:33 GMT -5
I know that Jones is supposed to win and most likely will but ill be pulling for the underdog, Bader
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Post by sxe on Oct 15, 2010 16:15:49 GMT -5
Is Bones hurt? 8 months is quite the layoff between fights if he's healthy,even Bader waiting 6 months. Jeez. I was wondering this as well. |
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Post by James Hetfield on Oct 15, 2010 23:57:10 GMT -5
Now the fight isn't going to happen.
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