[Xerxes]

Please conduct ALL of your discussion in regards to Roy "Big Country" Nelson facing Stefan "Skyscraper" Struve in this thread. All threads made in regards to this fight will be merged into this one.​

 

[Machida Karate]

Roy has better KO power, has a big advantage on the ground, and i don't see Struve's reach being that big of a problem

 

[T.Bone]

Roy has better KO power, has a big advantage on the ground, and i don't see Struve's reach being that big of a problem

Yeah I agree.

Roy's too experienced and has a better ground game which, ATM, appears to be Struve's strong point.

Every time I see Struve though he looks a little bigger/thicker which is a good sign as he'll have contend with the likes of Lesnar, Carwin and Mir who are all big dudes.

Struve just needs to work hard on his striking and he'll be well on his way.

A couple years down the line Struve could be a real contender but Nelson's just a bit too much of a step up for him ATM.

 

[Syxx Paq]

Gotta go with Big Nasty. hes bigger, stronger, and has a better ground game. struve has... reach?

 

[Machida Karate]

Yeah I agree.

Roy's too experienced and has a better ground game which, ATM, appears to be Struve's strong point.

Every time I see Struve though he looks a little bigger/thicker which is a good sign as he'll have contend with the likes of Lesnar, Carwin and Mir who are all big dudes.

Struve just needs to work hard on his striking and he'll be well on his way.

A couple years down the line Struve could be a real contender but Nelson's just a bit too much of a step up for him ATM.

Yeah he is a young KID, high future for him!

 

[No_Mercy]

Roy by the belly bounce...

 

[Machida Karate]

Roy by the belly bounce...

PH! LOL! Awesome

 

[The Legacy]

I think this will be a very close fight. We see an improved Struve every time he steps into the cage, he's adding muscle to his frame every fight and he is huge, which obviously gives him some advantages.

I'm still going to go for Roy Nelson though. Heavy hands, a very good ground game amd just more experience in general.

Look out for Struve in the future, though.

 

[G_Land]

This will be a big step for Struve....Im pretty sure Roy will pull off a TKO/stopage ...but hey maybe the kid can pull off a win and surprise us

 

[Machida Karate]

This will be a big step for Struve....Im pretty sure Roy will pull off a TKO/stopage ...but hey maybe the kid can pull off a win and surprise us

Yes he can G_Land... Yes he can... You should go for Struve come CPL i think he will give you a win :wink01:

 

[G_Land]

I see your game here MK!!!!! Your Tom foolery wont work on me!!!! LOL

 

[Xerxes]

The vbookie for this match up btw: http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc-vbookie-betting/73632-roy-nelson-vs-stefan-struve.html

 

[luckbox]

Roy Nelson by full frontal belly choke.

 

[Machida Karate]

I see your game here MK!!!!! Your Tom foolery wont work on me!!!! LOL

Game?!!? What Game?!?! heh heh... Im just agreeing with a good buddy of mine that made a good point about Struve...

And how a upset if very likely :wink01:

 

[Wookie]

I don't think Struve has any chance Roy is way to much bigger, and his belly helps control people on the ground. Probably Roy by 1st or 2nd round tko.

 

[Indestructibl3]

C'mon Big Countryyyyyy!

 

[HitOrGetHit]

I think that Nelson will take this fight. He can hurt and defeat Struve anywhere this fight goes. Struve can do the same, but I think that Nelson's striking and ground game is better.

 

[joe davola]

that fat **** will dominate that pasty fellow

 

[looney liam]

I think this will be a very close fight. We see an improved Struve every time he steps into the cage, he's adding muscle to his frame every fight and he is huge, which obviously gives him some advantages.

I'm still going to go for Roy Nelson though. Heavy hands, a very good ground game amd just more experience in general.

Look out for Struve in the future, though.

agreed, i've been watching him since he fought on cage gladiators. he's improved alot since those days. he's 6'11 and he's very athletic for his size. if he trains with some dutch kickboxers he could become a beast.

noone's giving struve much of a chance in this fight. his striking will be better in this fight than his last. if he uses his range effectively he can avoid the takedowns and pepper roy nelson with jabs all night. if it hits the mat he has very good submissions, those legs can secure some sick triangles. roy's a top fighter no doubt but i feel he's being given tuf hype treatment.


struve is a +220 underdog on most sites, i like those odds, this kids going to make me a bit of money come wednesday night.

 

[georgie17891]

Roy Nelson by tko round 2