UFC on Fox 2

[poopoo333]

. . . he even struggled with Grove.

He took him down easily and dominated him for 2 rounds. Then in the 3rd round he just stood with Grove.

[sbjj]

Agree with Scientist. I would not be at all surprised if Maia held his own standing.

[poopoo333]

The UFC on Fox Fight Card:
Rashad Evans vs Phil Davis
Chael Sonnen vs Mark Munoz
Michael Bisping vs Demian Maia
Demetrious Johnson vs Eddie Wineland
Evan Dunahm vs Paul Sass
John Olav Einemo vs Mike Russow
Cody McKenzie vs Michael Johnson
Charles Oliveira vs Eric Wisely
George Roop vs Cub Swanson

[Ludo]

He took him down easily and dominated him for 2 rounds. Then in the 3rd round he just stood with Grove.

Actually he went like 5 of 13 on takedowns against Grove. 30% isn't "easily".

[poopoo333]

Negged.

[SPX]

Actually he went like 5 of 13 on takedowns against Grove. 30% isn't "easily".

^^^ This.

Maia won, but struggled to do so, and Grove even took a round.

[poopoo333]

It wasn't much of a struggle...when it got to the mat it was like watching Grove get fucked in the ass.

[SPX]

No, it was not.

I had a bet on Maia and my recurring thought was, Why the fuck is he sucking?

[poopoo333]

No, it was not.

I had a bet on Maia and my recurring thought was, Why the fuck is he sucking?

Because he didn't get an instant sub?

[SPX]

Well actually he didn't get ANY subs.

And Kendall held his own and defended well. Neither round that Maia won was utter domination. I just expected more.

[MMA_scientist]

Maia was in complete control of that fight. He definitely took rd 3 off though. I think his new steroid muscles caused more fatigue than was expected. I personally think he beat Munoz (as do a lot of people). I was bing hyperbolic about the fight, as Bisping could definitely win, but he pretty much has to fight a perfect fightof running and jabbing. Maia can win a takedown decision, a submission, or could hang in there standing and win a pressing forward decision.

[poopoo333]

Opening line guesses on FOX fights?

Mine..

Rashad -210/Davis +165

Sonnen -230/Munoz +180

Bisping -160/Maia +125

[MMA_scientist]

I think Maia will open as the favorite.

[Mr. IWS]

I think Rashad will be around -340

[poopoo333]

Did anybody just watch the press conference? It was hilarious. Rashad/Davis got into a little argument and Rashad said something like "I am gonna put my hands on you more than that other guy did to the other kids at Penn State".