UFC 117

[Ludo]

I don't see Fitch losing. He's durable as fuck and Alves will likely spend most of the fight either on his back getting stalled or being pressed against the cage and doing no damage. honestly all this time away from the octagon while Fitch has been running through guys and staying in fight shape will probably lead Alves to gas at Fitch's pace at which point Fitch will jump on his back and rape him for the win.

Fitch by Prison Movie Shower Technique

[AC88]

I see Fitch-Alves going for Fitch totally.

[Thewiseman]

Fitch wins UD.

[Thewiseman]

2u on Fitch @+115

[AC88]

So far I've got Almeida and Fitch. I have a feeling I will be putting down good money on them.

Also, I expect Silva over Boetsch by domination but I doubt I will get good value on that bet and if Boetsch is a really good wrestler, this fight could end up as a close upset like Nog/Brilz. No bet on that one.

[zY|]

Ring rust could definitely be a factor, and getting Fitch at + money against any WW not named GSP doesn't sound like a bad bet to me. Still, I think Alves takes it via being more dynamic and having more effective offense.

[Mr. IWS]

Fitch by Prison Movie Shower Technique

LOL, I agree.

[Svino]

OK, how would you compare the following three guys at WW:

Matt Hughes, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields?

[poopoo333]

OK, how would you compare the following three guys at WW:

Matt Hughes, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields?

1.Fitch
2.Shields
3.Hughes

[Svino]

OK, how would you compare the following three guys at WW:

Matt Hughes, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields?

1.Fitch
2.Shields
3.Hughes

Yeah, I think that's the consensus. My follow up would be: Are the gaps between these fighters as large as people seem to think? and then "How much can we learn about Alves/Fitch from Alves/Hughes?"

[poopoo333]

OK, how would you compare the following three guys at WW:

Matt Hughes, Jon Fitch, Jake Shields?

1.Fitch
2.Shields
3.Hughes

Yeah, I think that's the consensus. My follow up would be: Are the gaps between these fighters as large as people seem to think? and then "How much can we learn about Alves/Fitch from Alves/Hughes?"

Umm, Hughes wasn't as aggressive as I think Fitch will be with TDs, and when Hughes couldn't get him down right away, he went ahead and pulled guard. That is all I can think of right now.

[Thewiseman]

I dont even think you can compare Hughes and Fitch at this point in thier careers. Fitch has decent striking to go along with his takedowns, Hughes standup is horrible.

[MMA_scientist]

I think Hughes would give some problems to Fitch and Shields. I actually think he might beat Shields.

In terms of overall ability:

Fitch is #1 because he has striking and a chin to go along with his wrestling and GJJ
Shields is #2 because he is younger and has more juice on his shot. But his striking might be worse than Matt's.
Hughes is #3 because he is losing his takedown ability. Prime Hughes would beat Shields IMO. I think he might still be able to put him on his back where he is not dangerous at all.

[poopoo333]

Just watched Sonnen/Marquardt. I never realized how good Sonnen looked in that fight. He was on Marquardt like white on rice.

[Mr. IWS]

Just watched Sonnen/Marquardt. I never realized how good Sonnen (R-Or) looked in that fight. He was on Marquardt like white on rice.

I know. That shit was brutal to watch. I lost my ass on Nate that fight.

[SPX]

Sonnen fucked him up.

God do I wish Nate had gotten that guillotine . . . but I'm also kind of excited to see Sonnen/Silva.

[poopoo333]

Sonnen (R-Or) fucked him up.

God do I wish Nate had gotten that guillotine . . . but I'm also kind of excited to see Sonnen/Silva.

Sonnen is going to win

[Mr. IWS]

Sonnen (R-Or) is going to win

[ManBoobKilla]

am I the only one that thinks that Shields would beat Fitch?

[Mr. IWS]

If I were betting that, I would probably bet Fitch, but I wouldnt be suprised at all if Shields won.