Rashad just happens to be next in line as "no no... this is the guy that takes Jones down". It's unfortunate for him, but he's just next in line to get schooled.
Jones is truly on a level the UFC has yet to see. Rashad is simply the latest victim.
I dont know, Jones is looking unstoppable but Rashad truly does bring a different type of fight than Jones' last three opponents. And its the type of fight that wins.
In his last two fights, Evans has impressed me. I've never been impressed by Evans, I wasn't impressed when he KO'd Liddell and I wasn't surprised when Machida tooled him, but I see a revamped fighter.
Rashad mixes it up, he's patient, he's in the best physical form yet and he seems resiliant to Jones' prefight smoke and mirrors. He's got the wrestling, he hits hard and moves well, and neutralised a very good, large grappler in Davis.
I think with the right frame of mind and right gameplan, Evans can outpoint Jones. UD would be the safest bet based on Evans' last fight but Jones is used to dominating, dont be surprised to see him unravel under pressure and give Evans a late stoppage.
Evans is a big underdog here but he knows too much about Jones and his camp for me to resist these crazy odds, and he's looked great lately.
Rashad via late stoppage or some type of decision, depending on how much Jones can take. I know Rashad can take whatever Jones can dish out, not so sure the same can be said the other way around.
Rashad via late stoppage or some type of decision, depending on how much Jones can take. I know Rashad can take whatever Jones can dish out, not so sure the same can be said the other way around.
One thing i think Rashad has going for him is Jones striking hasnt been refined to the point of it being precise and deadly. If this fight happens in a couple of years Rashad has almost no chance
Obviously the question is can Rashad take Jones down and vice-versa. Conventional wisdom would say they will probably cancel eachother out and if anything Jones has the advantage with his Physical gifts
At first i thought Rashads only chance was to edge a decision, but my prediction was Jones to find his way to a GSP-esque decision
Now i believe Rashads best chance is to catch Jones trying to hard to prove himself and catching him with that big right. Granted he hasnt landed it much lately and Jones defence is sound, but that doesnt mean it cant happen
I hope Rashad knocks him out, but i see a Jones decision and an anti-climax of a fight - hope im wrong!
I can't wait to see Rashad take JBJ down then dish out some of his own medicine. Like I said this is the one and only time I'm rooting for Rashad.
Very curious to see if it'll go all five rounds.
JBJ can not rely on his takedowns anymore. He takes everybody down eventually. I think Rashad will frustrate JBJ grinding out a UD. This is his moment to prove to himself what he's made of.
I don't even know what to say.. May the best man on that particular night win. I don't see either fighter being broken mentally. I expect both fighters to fight their heart out and leave it all in the octagon. Seems to be more than a title on the line at this point.
So I watched the primetime special the other day, and it really gave me a new perspective on things. When I saw Rashad keep showing up in the ring after Jon's fights, I remember thinking to myself "Man, what a dick. Can't he just let him have this moment?" After hearing his side of things though, I really felt for him. It's gotta be tough watching that all unfold from the sidelines.
That being said, I'm still pulling for Jones to win just because I want to see another really dominant champion in the UFC, and if he keeps up this winning streak, I wanna see him move up to heavyweight eventually.
Ha-ha me too. I want Rashad to win, and really think he has what it takes to pull this off, but if I'm predicting who will most likely win, suppose I gotta pick Jones. Hopefully Rashad gets this!
Round 1. Evans starts briskly until he comes face to fist with that huge Jones reach. The Jones kicks to Evans lead knee slow him down and Jones takes the fist round
Round 2. Evans comes out and attempts a takedown - Even if he's successful, he doesn't hold control for long, especially after Jones starts landing elbows to the top of Evans head and face. Jones starts to loosen up and lands a couple more kicks and maybe a spinning elbow. Round 2 to Jones
Round 3. It's about now that Evans will realize that Jones the man is more than he can handle and he'll either attempt to launch a go-for-broke attack or (as I suspect) he'll become very defensive and try to go to a decision. Unless he's VERY lucky, the go-for-broke attack will allow Jones to take Evans down where he will be sliced open by Jones' elbows. If he tries to hide for the remainder of the fight, it will simply take longer.
Prediction - TKO win to Jones due to doctors stoppage in the third/fourth round.
I just don't see that the 5'11" tall, 75" reach of Evans is going to give Jones much trouble. If Jones doesn't win via Doctors stoppage, he chokes him out.
Just because I'm a big fan of Jones, it doesn't mean I'm not right!
Round 1. Evans starts briskly until he comes face to fist with that huge Jones reach. The Jones kicks to Evans lead knee slow him down and Jones takes the fist round
Round 2. Evans comes out and attempts a takedown - Even if he's successful, he doesn't hold control for long, especially after Jones starts landing elbows to the top of Evans head and face. Jones starts to loosen up and lands a couple more kicks and maybe a spinning elbow. Round 2 to Jones
Round 3. It's about now that Evans will realize that Jones the man is more than he can handle and he'll either attempt to launch a go-for-broke attack or (as I suspect) he'll become very defensive and try to go to a decision. Unless he's VERY lucky, the go-for-broke attack will allow Jones to take Evans down where he will be sliced open by Jones' elbows. If he tries to hide for the remainder of the fight, it will simply take longer.
Prediction - TKO win to Jones due to doctors stoppage in the third/fourth round.
I just don't see that the 5'11" tall, 75" reach of Evans is going to give Jones much trouble. If Jones doesn't win via Doctors stoppage, he chokes him out.
Just because I'm a big fan of Jones, it doesn't mean I'm not right!
Oh be quiet, man. Another one of those year old 'mma fan' who thinks they know how a fight is going to go because one guy happens to have a bigger reach than the other. Gimme a fuckin' break :confused05:
I have a strong feeling that Greg Jackson is going to have a great plan put together for Bones to deal with Rashad. Jackson is hated by some, but is fantastic at implementing great strategies for his fighters to stick by in big time fights that have seen huge success. This fight is no different, especially since Greg is very familiar with Rashad and should understand his weaknesses better than almost anyone.
Oh, and Jones is the most promising fighter at his age ever.
Jones by KO or TKO round 3
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