Sandy
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Post by Sandy on Jan 13, 2011 21:30:38 GMT -5
...am I the only one picking Rashad in this fight, lol? I can just see him using constant movement and good footwork to out-box and frustrate Shogun. I think the injury/lay-off will hurt Shogun more than Evans too. if Machida couldn't stay away from Shoguns strikes I doubt Rashad will be able to.... Rashads only chance will be if Shogun isn't 100%, otherwise Shogun wins anyway he wants.
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Post by PdW2kX on Jan 14, 2011 0:48:11 GMT -5
Without trying to start a giant argument, I'll just say that I'm definitely picking Rashad and I personally can't stand Shogun.
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Post by James Hetfield on Jan 14, 2011 0:49:28 GMT -5
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Post by Neos on Jan 14, 2011 2:09:26 GMT -5
I don't like either fighter that much,but I'm gonna root for Shogun. But i think Evans is gonna win.
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Post by kurtangleisgod on Jan 14, 2011 6:11:08 GMT -5
I hate Evans, but I think he lay and prays his way to victory here
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Post by James Hetfield on Jan 19, 2011 0:28:21 GMT -5
Full, confirmed bout order has been edited on the opening page.
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Post by Mr. Orange on Jan 19, 2011 0:46:10 GMT -5
Hopefully the knees of Shogun are 100% and Shogun is ready to go(he said he is, but thats what everyone says hyping a fight). I think Rashad can definitely win if there is any cage rust on Shogun by laying on him for 5 rounds but if a healthy and in shape Shogun shows up, Rashad is out of there within 2 rounds.
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Post by nexusonnen on Jan 19, 2011 8:24:06 GMT -5
Shogun needs to Rashad up. him up bad. Seriously dislike the guy... no offense to any of his supporters. Pretty certain most of you hate Chael Sonnen hahaha.
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Post by James Hetfield on Feb 7, 2011 21:20:17 GMT -5
Updated with the main event change now that its made official on the UFC site.
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Post by Bartman on Feb 7, 2011 21:34:52 GMT -5
Apparently Rampage was offered the Shogun fight first but turned it down because it's too short notice. I wonder what they would've done if Jones couldn't have taken the fight. Forrest/Shogun II?
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 7, 2011 21:52:28 GMT -5
Apparently Rampage was offered the Shogun fight first but turned it down because it's too short notice. I wonder what they would've done if Jones couldn't have taken the fight. Forrest/Shogun II? Yeah, I would have thought so. Actually, I'd really like to see that fight...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2011 12:18:15 GMT -5
I still think before the end of the year we could see a Forrest / Shogun II or Forrest / Rampage II for the title.
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Post by Lk™ on Feb 8, 2011 12:43:46 GMT -5
i'm seriously going with Jon Jones in this either by Split Decision, or 3rd round submission.
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Post by Bartman on Feb 8, 2011 12:59:08 GMT -5
I'm not on the Jon Jones bandwagon yet, but man, it's hard to bet against him these days. Shogun and Thiago Silva are my favourite fighters at Light Heavyweight, but I'm just not sure about this one. I think one of the biggest factors going into this fight is how Shogun looks after his surgery. I'm not too worried about the amount of time he has to prepare for Jones. He said himself that he would take fights on two weeks notice in PRIDE, so it's nothing new to him. Plus, no question Jones' wrestling will be part of the game plan, much like Rashad's, which Shogun has been preparing for.
Yet, I still think Jones will pull it off. Hope I'm wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2011 16:47:56 GMT -5
Salivating prospect. Jones HAS only been tested against wrestlers , let's not sugar coat that fact. However it's not a smoke and mirrors job like we were exposed to when Carwin was going to murder Brock.
Short range, both these guys have lethal elbows. Long range Shogun has the kicks , it's the middle where this will be decided as a stand up war. If Jones can do a GSP and take this fight to the direction of the Jab.... who knows
Shoguns to lose, IMO via the combination of ring rust, under preparation and the raw caliber of Jones are there to knock Shogun off.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 19:05:38 GMT -5
Very good card so far, just wondering how Shogun will fare after such a lengthy absence from the Octagon, and in his first LHW title defense. I hate this excuse. Nobody is mentioning that Rashad's lay-off is only three weeks less than Shogun's so it's practically a level playing field, ring-rust wise. Shogun beat Machida on May 8, 2010 (UFC 113) and Rashad beat Rampage on May 29, 2010 (UFC 114). The long absence isn't going to be a factor. Not an excuse, just a pondering, that's all. The examples given don't mean anything as we're talking about two different guys anyway.
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Post by James Hetfield on Feb 10, 2011 7:16:49 GMT -5
Finally got a hold of the poster. ;D
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Sandy
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Post by Sandy on Feb 10, 2011 16:27:49 GMT -5
jeez Bones vs. Shogun is a dream fight for me.....I thought it wouldn't happen for at least another year though.....don't know who to pick.
I think this will be similar to GSP vs. Hughes I. I think Jones will dominate much of the fight...but Shogun will catch him, I'm thinking late second round submission.
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 11, 2011 23:50:22 GMT -5
Apparently Jones is the 2-1 favorite...
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Feb 12, 2011 14:34:49 GMT -5
"Bones" Jones is great, don't get me wrong, but I don't think he's good enough to beat Shogun yet. There's alot of great Light-Heavyweights I would think he should go through to get that shot. Forrest, Rampage, Machida, and Wanderlei are all top-tier fighters and I think he should've went through at least one of those guys to prove that he's ready to be at that top level.
I wouldn't mind seeing "Bones" Jones win it, but I'm picking Shogun in this one. I think it'll be a great fight no matter what.
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