UFC 128 Newark, NJ March 19 Rua vs Jones

[Luke]

Akiyama gets fatigued walking into the octagon.

I've seen fighters gas in warm ups back in the dressing room before

[edman5555]

Akiyama gets fatigued walking into the octagon.

[Mr. IWS]

Anyone think Akiyama has a shot of upsetting Nate?

I got 100 units on Sexy here. I think he has a pretty good shot.

[SPX]

Anyone think Akiyama has a shot of upsetting Nate?

[Luke]

Anyone think Akiyama has a shot of upsetting Nate?

[Mr. IWS]

LOL @ X

That was pretty good

[SPX]

I think Maia wanted to stand with Miller. It was right after MQ KO'd him. I think he wanted to practice/prove himself.

That's what he said. But he did go for takedowns.

[edman5555]

I think Maia wanted to stand with Miller. It was right after MQ KO'd him. I think he wanted to practice/prove himself.

[SPX]

he would have to do what Nate does...

I was thinking more like. . .





And clever use of. . .





And just a bit of. . .

[MMA_scientist]

How can Dan Miller compete . . . WITH THIS:

he would have to do what Nate does...

[MMA_scientist]

Grappling - Let's say Miller is a little bit better than MQ, he probably isn't better by enough to land a sub and without that I don't see him winning. MQ is a stronger guy isn't he? He should be able to muscle the takedowns if he wants to.

Yeah, I think it is really close grappling wise, Nate is good too... I don't think either man will land a sub. Nate is a better striker, i think Miller's wrestling may be a little better than you are crediting though, and slightly better than Nate's. Miller stuffed Maia a lot in their fight and Maia never passed Miller's guard when he finally did get him down (though I think that was from fatigue). They are comparable on the ground IMO. Nate may even be better... but I personally think Miller has a better grappling style for MMA.

[SPX]

How can Dan Miller compete . . . WITH THIS:

[edman5555]

He also knocked out Palhares, if you wan't to count that. Nates got some serious power, he might not have tight technique though.

Nate also hurt Chael pretty bad. Gashed his head open and almost choked him out, Chael said that he was going unconsious in an interview. He did somewhat alright against Yushin though he did gas at the end and lose the third round. I know everyone says he is overrated but he is still pretty damn good.

[edman5555]

Grappling - Let's say Miller is a little bit better than MQ, he probably isn't better by enough to land a sub and without that I don't see him winning. MQ is a stronger guy isn't he? He should be able to muscle the takedowns if he wants to.

[Ludo]

I think Bisping would outstrike Marquart, FWIW. But Nate has shown more power. I just think Marquart's striking is overrated and is based on a couple of highlight reel moments against Kampmann and Gouveia. He is much less effective when he is thinking about the takedown. I do think he will win, I just don't think he will get a finish.

Don't forget the Zulu moment he had with Maia.