UFC 160 May 25th

[Thewisemann]

I won't be suprised to see JDS win by TKO, sub or dec. But I think dec is most likely.

[Vandelay]

Yea he probably can take him down at will. I doubt he subs or even stops him tho. So JDS by Dec?

[poopoo333]

If Hunt doesn't win in round 1 he is finished imo. I also think JDS can/probably will take Hunt down. I'd parlay Glover/Cain/JDS huge but I can't lay a lot on JDS. I have gone 0-4 in Hunt's last 4.

[Vandelay]

Offensively he isnt bad for a heavyweight, but he just leaves so many holes and thats dangerous to do with such a good striker as Hunt. MArk mixes in kicks to go along with his devestating left hook and right hand. JDS meanwhile, is more traditional with jabs, overhands and left hooks. But he is always thinking offense first and doesnt give two shits about protecting himself.

[SPX]

I think JDS is better technically than you're giving him credit for. If Rothwell can take hunt to a relatively close decision, JDS should be able to beat him handily barring a super-punch that puts his lights out.

[Vandelay]

Why does everyone like JDS so much? sure he is a pretty good offensive boxer for heavyweight, but his defense is god awful. He relies on speed too much and his footwork is shoddy at best. He leaves his chin exposed a lot, doesnt take angles at all, and has shown no submission game to speak of at all.

On the contrary, Hunt has a damn near invincible chin, power, and better overall striking game. He doesnt simply rely on physical gifts like JDS, but has the technique and understanding of the strike game to go along with his toughness.

[SPX]

I agree with all of that, but I guess these strike me as those types of fights where you can come up with all kinds of reasons about why the other guy is going to win, but exactly what you think is going to happen is what does happen. Of all those, Story is probably the only one I'd be too worried about, and maybe Thompson as well in all honesty though this is going to be a kickboxing match and he SHOULD be the better kickboxer.

I will point out though that Hunt is just not going to beat JDS. Yes, it's possible that he could. He has that huge right hand. But even at -370 (if you have an SB account, which I do) I think he's worth it.

[Ludo]

I dunno, I'm thinking Bowles, Thompson, JDS, Bermudez and Story might all hold value.

Bowles, maybe. Thompson is up against another striker with some power so I'm not really looking to bet a guy who's 6-1 in his career against someone in his same age bracket who also is an accomplished type striker. I don't like betting heavyweights in any capacity, especially ones that are 3 to 1 favorites or worse because the division is so volatile. Bermudez had value at -250, but at -300 I just don't see alot of value. Story is a perennial underachiever and he worries Me against someone like Pyle who has that same high pressure style.

[SPX]

By the way, this card sucks dick for betting.

I dunno, I'm thinking Bowles, Thompson, JDS, Bermudez and Story might all hold value.

[SPX]

You know it. One week?

Sure.

[Ludo]

By the way, this card sucks dick for betting.

[Ludo]

Hey Ludo, sig bet on Burrell/Thompson?

You know it. One week?

[SPX]

Hey Ludo, sig bet on Burrell/Thompson?

[Svino]

Huh, Te Huna says he doesn't cut any weight to make 205. I would not have guessed that at all.

http://mmakanvas.ninemsn.com.au/articles/news/435/the-fight-files-james-te-hunas-life-inside-the-cage-part-two.html

[SPX]

Any thoughts on Bowles/Roop? I figure Bowles might be worth it.