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Intense Jones vs. Gustafsson Stare Down (GIF)

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poz if you like this.
 
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Is that the first time in a long time that Jones has actually looked his opponent in the eyes during the stare down? Nice stare down that, Gustafsson is massive. Obviously doesn't have the same reach, but he's a huge guy. Nice to see that Jones has ditched the awful beard too.
 
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Man I love Jon Jones!! I don't care what anyone says the kid has style!

I will also add that he said many times he wanted to fight Alex cause he's sick of hearing about the size difference with this opponents... holy smoke that's a big Sweden!! He's clearly larger than Jon right now.
 
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Jones has grown on me since his coaching stint on TUF.
The staredown thing isn't a big deal, honestly. It's better than two guys looking at eachother looking like they're trying to see who can drop a deuce the fastest.

Gustaf looks pretty big. While I think Jones will win a decision, I do not think this fight will be easy for him in the slightest.
 
#11 ·
This. The one's we have are awesome too; definitely need more. Love a bit of Gustafsson and Gunnar Nelson! Scandinavia and Ireland seem to be the places to head to for up and coming MMA talent. Just a shame that the UFC went to Sweden and took Reza Madadi and Ilir Latifi, and not Max Nunes!
 
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This fight wont go 5 full rounds!
It is wrestler vs boxer IMO and so eventually one guy will be able to turn it into his fight and keep mauling the other guy down.

I do not think we will see a repeat of Cain Velasquez vs JDS 2 here where JDS was really punished but still managed to go the full 5 rounds. Gustafsson has too much striking power against Jones chin and Jones has too much ground and pound against Gus bottom game IMO. Whoever gets the advantage will be able to finish it inside of the 5 rounds :)

Even better is, I think of all the rematches we might get in 2014. If GSP and Jones loses their belts I think they would like immediate rematches.

p.s. A few weeks ago I used to think Jones would win this fight but with Gus also having a decent but smaller change. Now I I am shifting opinion. Gus looks content in this staredown. I think he deeply believes he can win this instead of just struggling to believe it. It could mean he wont get intimitated when they fight and can fight his fight. Weidmans win is probably inspiring for all the other title challengers out there.
 
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I get based off of your name why you feel the way you do, but I think you are wrong. While Gustafson is very easily the better striker, he isn't going to win the striking portion of the fight. He still has a MASSIVE reach disadvantage and guys with a shorter reach than him have lit up his face like it was christmas. He may win against them, but he takes too much damage to give some. Against JBJ he will still take the damage, but land very little in return. Plus he has not fought anyone who uses so many techniques to keep distance. I have a feeling midway through the second round we will see Gus start to get frustrated and make mistakes.
 
#12 ·
Gustaf does look thicker than I thought, that or he is just a heavy guy at the start of camp.

I still think Bones' striking is lacking a little. He is very solid and patient, but he picks smaller guys apart from range. Rashad, Shogun, Rampage are all 6 foot nothing LHWs. Gustaf doesn't have a huge reach but it will be interesting to see how Jones goes about striking with a big LHW who is very good on the feet.

But I have Bones by Wrestling, elbows, possible sub.
 
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I hope, hope, hope, hope, hope that Jones loses in dramatic fashion. Can't stand the guy.
Haters.

While Gus is maybe (machida) the best pure striker he's faced but saying he is a class above Jones is crazy. Reach or not he has out-struck everyone. He wont be out-matched by Gus and I predict Jones would want to keep it standing because he will want to beat Gus where he is strongest. However if he starts to get lit up.....easy sub time.
 
#28 ·
The leg length should be similiar give or take a couple of inches. The main factor is the technique of their leg kicks. Advantage Jones but Gustaffson has an amazing gift of closing distance probably better then Machida.
 
#31 ·
@CDTCPL
If someone with similar leg reach throws a teep it is much easier to defend, you simply have to move your lead leg backwards so you are avoiding the kick while basically switching stance and then you blast a kick off your usual lead leg (obviously it's still not your lead leg when you have switched stance).

Gus has good enough footwork to eat those knee teeps (which don't even hurt if you check it as there's no weight on your leg whilst it is in the air) and land his own heavy round kicks.

This could be a great striking war if Bones wants it to be, unfortunately he can take Gus down at will and impose his will from there.
 
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He did not out strike most of them. He wrestled and pounded them first. Jones will try to look like "i wanna strike" but as soon as he gets opportunity to clinch he will try to take Gus down.

Gus will only lose the standup if he tries to avoid takedowns or if he first gets beaten up on the mat. I am 90% sure of this.
 
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