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    Votes: 15 34.1%
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***OFFICIAL*** Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira Thread

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#1 ·



Light Heavyweight bout: 205 pounds
Main event - Five round fight for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title


 
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#4 ·
I'm a fan of Jones, but I'm a bigger fan of Glover. It would make my entire MMA year if Glover won this fight. He waited too long for an opportunity to fight in the UFC due to his visa issues and whatnot. He's worked hard for this.
 
#11 ·
Not going to lie, I am pretty nervous about this one. For Bones/Gus, I actually had expected it to be a competitive decision. This one is just very tough. I always thought all along that Bones losing the title would be on a KO, and Glover is the man to do that. I hope Bones attempts to rag doll him as opposed to standing and trading. I will be sweating this one out for sure.
 
#12 ·
I wouldn't bet on Bones having huge success with ragdolling early in the fight. He couldn't ragdoll Gustaf at all and I would say Glover is better/stronger grappler than Gustaf. Glover is a very solid wrestler and very solid in the clinch. Maybe Bones will start to have his way later in the fight.
 
#15 ·
I think the first three rounds need to be very well executed by Jones, he can't get too aggressive and he can't let Tex get too aggressive. Glover counters too well and hard, and attacks too well and hard.

I'd imagine it stays standing for at least the first two, unless Glover can get underhooks, which would be a result of Jones not fighting smart. If Glover gets on top we have a new favorite.

Championship rounds, I think Jones takes over purely because of his experience in those rounds.

I think this fight will be an anti-climax, if they go toe to toe early I think Tex hurts Jon, so Jon will do his best to avoid that.

Hope I'm wrong but I'll take Jones by decision.
 
#19 ·
Jones isn't fast. His hands are slow and he's got some pretty clumsy footwork.

Gus definitely has quick hands and good foot work, but Jones' speed definitely isn't one of his stronger attributes. He's got great timing and understanding of distance/range, but certainly he's no where near as fast as Gus.

I don't think Glover will have any problem with Jones' speed. He'll have trouble with his range, like 95 percent of Jons opponents.
 
#18 ·
I said it the first time Glover was mentioned in title contention; he weights way too much on his lead leg and he has some nasty oblique kicks coming his way.

I think this fight is going to show us the absolute best of Jones, and Glover will be nothing but a big target for him to completely dismantle, much to the ire of most MMA fans.
 
#35 ·
Gloiver doesn't just have a "punchers chance". He's a killer on the mat too and has some powerful take downs. Glover was taking Rampage down at will, just dumping him onto the mat like it was nothing, some thing Jones couldn't do.

This punchers chance talk is nonsense. Glover is a beast in every aspect of the game. If he can take Jon down, he can inflict some serious damage. Glover is dangerous EVERY WHERE this fight takes place.
 
#36 ·
Agreed. Dont understand how people say he has a punchers chance. It was said going into the gustaf fight as well. Tex may prove too slow, not enough cardio, unable to figure out the reach. But he isnt some one-dimensional power puncher. He knows how to throw bug combos. He is an excellent wrestler with good ground and pound. His bjj skills are at a high level.

But whatever I guess. It is easy to predict each bones or gsp fight as their opponent has a "punchers chance". My little nephew could discuss a fight like that.
 
#37 ·
Slayer and Jonny know whats up. Glover isn't some brawler. He is great in almost every aspect of MMA in my opinion. If he can't figure Jones out, it will probably be because of his lack of speed and Jones' range. He shouldn't be treated like some B level run of the mill power puncher though. His wrestling and BJJ should always get credit.

Win or lose, I don't see him breaking. He keeps up a strong pace and his conditioning is solid for that pace he sets.
 
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