Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader

You highlight 2 of the few unknowns in Jones game - chin and fighting off his back - cant see Bader being good enough to put these to the test. Another devastating KO win for Jones, and hopefully a long overdue main event opponent

 

Both aren't fully known quantities even though they have done great.

 

This is such a great fight. Jones although I dont believe hes beat as good as oppostion as Bader has but everything he does seems to be more smooth and have better technique. Bader with usually try to just run through guys with his double legs while Jones has beautiful throws and sweeps and once the fight hits the floor his ground game is very impressive. Can he get Bader down though ? This is a very strong, decorated collegiate wrestler himself and it wont be easy. Make no mistake Jon Jones aint fought anyone like Ryan Bader. Also the X-Factor here may be Bader's punching power. Jones hasnt displayed anything on his feet but a couple of spinning kicks while Bader wings alot of shots he has displayed chin breaking power especially in his right hand. This is a tremendous fight and I cant wait. Ill take Jones 3rd round TKO (GNP) I think what will do Bader in is that he gives 100 percent to everything he does and he has a tendency to wear himself down.

 

Bader ain't good enought to put Jones on his back?
go away

 

Jon jones better keep this fight standing or he'll have a long night. I still like jones in this fight. I think he is the more complete fighter of the two. It should be a good fight.

 

Big fan of Jon Jones he is fun to watch. I've been wanting to see em fight a great striker but, I guess this will be interesting too.

 

Nog beat Bader. Jon Jones will destroy Bader.

 

Nog didnt do **** in that fight. Jones is nothing like Nogueira. Really stupid comparison.

 

I see Jones by complete one sided destruction. Bader is very good but I really think Jones is special. His throw against Hammil was DAMN impressive, in fact, in every single fight I have seen him in he has been dishing out spectacular one-sided beatdowns.

Bader is good and can easily be a top 10 fighter at LHW. Jones is a future champion.

 

I also thought Nog beat Bader. Bader had something like a 5% takedown success rate in that fight and got outboxed on the feet, even if Nog didn't do any real damage.

 

I fancy Jones to look special in this fight.

 

Huge Jon Jones fan. Seems to have it all. Love this kid.

 

Bader is strong and powerful but not as refined as I would like. Jones is athletic as hell.

Jones doesn't have a striking defence. He is very athletic but catching shots, slipping shots while staying in position is not what he does. Plus we haven't seen him off his back. So as good as he is offensively, we haven't seen enough of his striking defence and grappling defence off his back. I can't remember who it was but he was striking with someone and he had no defence. I think he was putting his hands out and pushing the guy away.

Bader puts too much into what he does because he isn't as technical as he could be. He slowed vs Nog but won because of points.

Great fight, who can execute and capitalise on his opponents flaws. Jones may be a bit too big headed now though. He thinks he is going to destroy another wrestler.

 

The big question in this fight , can Ryan Bader take Jon Jones down ????

If he can , its gonna be close , the other big question can Ryan Bader stand with Jon Jones ???? , in many people's eyes he cant !!!!

Jones is the clear favourite going into this fight , and we all know what he's bringing , un orthadox , fast , powerfull , unpredictable striking mixed with a good solid wrestling game , athletesism , power the kids got it all , Bader on the other hand is a wrestler with decent stand up , primarily boxing , on paper its a mis match .

But .......................... If Bader comes out and secures 2 - 3 TD's and puts Jones on his back for most of round 1 !!! it will be massive , and lets face it , he's got tha capabilities to do it .

I see Jones TKO'ing Bader late in the 1st in a back and forth striking / wrestling exchange and ultimatley i see Jones's speed and athletic capability being to much for Bader .

As a fan , i want to see a competetive 3 rounder , so im hoping Bader survives the onslought and secures a few TD's and stops Jones in his tracks a little .