[tripster]

Originally Posted by Damone

Keep in mind that he's not fighting the same Matt Hughes that decided to stand with him.

It's hard to say how the GSP/ Hughes fight will go down. Thing is GSP is keeping a low profile, he's not blogging on his site and we're not hearing much from him - this tells me that he is going to be exceptionally mentally and physically prepared for this fight. In their last meet, GSP had a game plan that was perfect, similar to his preparation for Koscheck. Hughes, on the other hand, doesn't really bring ground-breaking innovation to his game plans - he's got raw talent and strength and that's his forte. I see this fight going down much the same as their last fight. GSP by TKO, second round.

[rufio.e0]

Originally Posted by tripster

It's hard to say how the GSP/ Hughes fight will go down. Thing is GSP is keeping a low profile, he's not blogging on his site and we're not hearing much from him - this tells me that he is going to be exceptionally mentally and physically prepared for this fight. In their last meet, GSP had a game plan that was perfect, similar to his preparation for Koscheck. Hughes, on the other hand, doesn't really bring ground-breaking innovation to his game plans - he's got raw talent and strength and that's his forte. I see this fight going down much the same as their last fight. GSP by TKO, second round.

So your justification for picking GSP is because he hasn't said anything? That doesn't make much sense. So if Matt Hughes had a daily "Dear Diary" session with his fans... he would be totally unprepared? I agree with you pick for the fight, just not the logic behind it.

[tripster]

Originally Posted by rufio.e0

So your justification for picking GSP is because he hasn't said anything? That doesn't make much sense. So if Matt Hughes had a daily "Dear Diary" session with his fans... he would be totally unprepared? I agree with you pick for the fight, just not the logic behind it.

Listen man, I'm just saying that GSP is probably very dedicated to his training, hence the reason we've not heard anything from him. Why you being so confrontational with something you agree with?

[§mokey]

GSP can win the rubber with Hughes then get another chance @ Serra
this could work out very well for him

[davidm724]

I really want GSP to beat Hughes, but I also want Hughes to meet Serra before Serra has a rematch with GSP. No matter what, if GSP beats Serra, I really want the Matts to meet to settle their little grudge. I was really worked up about that fight, and I refuse to say Hughes "won" on TUF until he beats Serra.

I just watched GSP vs. Serra again, and I tried to find anything wrong with GSP, just in case something may have been affecting him. If he was not mentally 'sound' at the time, he didn't look like it at all. GSP looked solid. He never hesitated, or looked like he was uncomfortable in any way. I still say Serra just looked awesome that fight. Even if it was only three minutes, Serra won that fight hands down, and the 'lucky punch' argument is total shit. Serra was not throwing for the fences, and he was very methodical in his striking. He picked his shots, which were well calculated, and capitalized when he caught GSP.

Anyway, sorry about the old-news rant. I just continue to hear that Serra got lucky. I'm praying Serra gets to fight Hughes soon.

[Damone]

I'm hoping that Hughes fights Serra, too, so that Hughes can cave Serra's face in with elbows.

Man, Sokky vs Machida, Sokky vs Machida, Sokky vs Machida.

I am so pumped for this fight, because questions will be answered, and I say that the winner should be number 1 contender, since the LHW division is a mess, ranking wise.

Sokky has been awesome, has a great camp behind him, and has that jungle power.

Machida has been awesome, has a great camp behind him, and has that karate kid hairstyle power.

Bah, it's so hard to choose, but I've had a mancrush on LYOTO! longer, so I'll go with him.

[Rated]

I looked at this card again and I was like "wow." They really go all out to celebrate New Years. What was the card for last year's event like?

Also, I was really excited hearing that GSP will be fighting Hughes again ... but damn, I actually was looking forward to seeing the two Matts beat each other up.

Serra has heavy hands, good jitz, and is tough to finish. However, I haven't seen Serra submit any top fighter and I doubt he will be able to submit Hughes off his back - which is where Serra will probably be for most of the fight.

[Damone]

Oh, Serra's definitely a tough fighter, who has some really nice wins, and is damn near impossible to finish, but Hughes has great top positioning, great cardio, and will put Serra on his back.

[rufio.e0]

Originally Posted by tripster

Listen man, I'm just saying that GSP is probably very dedicated to his training, hence the reason we've not heard anything from him. Why you being so confrontational with something you agree with?

Oh I understood what you were saying, it's just a faulty assumption. Just because a fighter isn't blogging 4 weeks out from a fight doesn't mean he's staying dedicated. I'm not being confrontational, but I don't agree with you. I agree with your pick not your reason for it. I think GSP's takedown defense is too strong for Hughes and he obviously has the advantage in the stand-up. Hughes has been improving his standup but he should be using those improvements to compliment his takedowns. If Matt would use striking to cover his takedowns I think he'd have a better chance, but last time they met he tried to trade blows with GSP and I think that's a big mistake. Since I've seen no sign that he plans to change that gameplan, I'm still going with GSP.

Originally Posted by Damone

Sokky has been awesome, has a great camp behind him, and has that jungle power.

Machida has been awesome, has a great camp behind him, and has that karate kid hairstyle power.

Bah, it's so hard to choose, but I've had a mancrush on LYOTO! longer, so I'll go with him.

lol
Jungle Power vs. Karate Kid Hairstyle Power

I think if Machida wins he should get a title shot, but not necessarily Soko (just because lyoto has been taking so many fights in the UFC I think he's earned it).

[Damone]

I don't know, they probably wouldn't give Sokky a title shot, since this is his debut, though I think he deserves one, since he demolished 3 very solid LHW's (This is IF he beats LYOTO!).

LYOTO! of course deserves a title shot if he beats Sokky. Of course, Dana will probably bang his head on the desk. I, of course, would be all, "LYOTO! is getting a title shot? Swankness!"