UFC 158 MArch 16th

[SPX]

BTW, regarding Garcia, I do think he deserves credit in his last fight against Holloway. He fought a much better fight than he usually does. He should've won against a guy that I think only Edman gave him much of a chance against. In a rare irony, he got robbed.

[Svino]

All this power vs. technique stuff is why I thought Carwin was a good bet at +150 over JDS.

That said, I haven't learned my lesson and I still think there's truth in it, especially with bigger guys.

[MMA_scientist]

All this power vs. technique stuff is why I thought Carwin was a good bet at +150 over JDS.

That said, I haven't learned my lesson and I still think there's truth in it, especially with bigger guys.

Well, JDS does have some power too. He has melted a few guys himself.

[Luke]

Go fuck yourself.

Talk to me like that again and I'll burn your house down

[Luke]

Right after the event I put on twitter that I'd like to see GSP-Hendricks, Rory-Mein II, and Diaz-Condit II on the next Canadian card and that Maia-Ellenberger should be for #1 contender status

[Svino]

Speaking of Jones...serious question here. Will Chael be able to put him on his back at least once? I don't think we have really seen anybody actually try/commit to a takedown on Jones more than once.

O'Brien tried several serious shots on Jones. Obviously, they didn't work out. Chael's shot is better, certainly, but I think with Jones what might happen a lot is that an committed but unsuccessful TD attempt could end up with Jones on top on the ground, instead of just bouncing back up to neutral standing.

[edman5555]

Why do you think he will end up on top?

[poopoo333]

I could see that happening Svino...another thing that I think is a factor in this fight is even if Chael gets him down..he is in danger with Jones' guard..he has the limbs to wrap Sonnen up for sure but that's only speculation on my part. Also, Sonnen has poor defensive wrestling compared to his offensive wrestling which people may overlook. It kind of reminds me of Rick Story.

[Svino]

Why do you think he will end up on top?

His use of his reach forces opponents to start from further out when they shoot, giving him more time to react. And when they go low, he can kind of tower over them and push them around and get on top. Basically, if you fail on your shot to the point where you don't have a grip on even one leg you might well end up on the bottom, and Jones has been able to do that to people.

[MMA_scientist]

I seriously doubt Sonnen can take Jones down. Jones is probably a better wrestler even in pure wrestling. PLus he is way bigger.

If he does get him down, what is he going to do? He definitely can't get him down enough to win a decision IMO.

[edman5555]

St pierres coach zahabi just stated on the mma hour that pierre was sik with a fever during the fight. Now we know why he gassed.

[edman5555]

I seriously doubt Sonnen can take Jones down. Jones is probably a better wrestler even in pure wrestling. PLus he is way bigger.

If he does get him down, what is he going to do? He definitely can't get him down enough to win a decision IMO.

I get the impression from some articles i have read that sonnen is juicing bigtime right now and will weigh as much as jones. I still think jones will clober him but i will place a bet on sonnen by decision because it is +1250.

[poopoo333]

[Luke]

I'll be on Hendricks

[poopoo333]

If Dan Hardy or Thiago Alves couldn't KO GSP, Hendricks can't.