Shogun opens up as an underdog to Jon Jones...

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Mister T, Feb 6, 2011.


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  1. Mister T

    Mister T Conquer.... Full Member

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    Wow, oddmakers have listed Shogun as a +150 underdog to Bones (who's listed at -180).

    Obviously, the lines will change as the fight night gets nearer, but am I the only one who's taken aback by this?

    Granted, Bones is a top contender and physically gifted fighter, but I fully expect Shogun to put on a Muay Thai clinic and get the KO sometime in round 4 or 5.

    What do you guys think about this?


    EDIT: Here's a link to a betting sight. Scroll down to UFC 128 to see the odds:
    http://www.bestfightodds.com/
     
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  2. demzor

    demzor Active Member Full Member

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    I dont think it will even be a fight.
    Jones is rag dolling guys.
    He is a monster. He doesn't look like he belongs at 205.


    Combined with the layoff for shogun... it doesn't look good.
     
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  3. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This surprises me. It will change, I'm sure.
     
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  4. the beaver

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    This kid could be the next Fedor in the division. He's amazing.

    Although where yet to see the chin tested at the top level, that may change everything.
     
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  5. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member

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    hard to judge. Yesterday after the fight i was thinking that if Jones pays anything better than 2/3 i will lay a bet on him. 2/3 = -150

    seems like the odds-makers read the fight like i did
     
    PH|LLA, Feb 6, 2011
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  6. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Jones is a steam train. Shogun is the missing track!

    Someone is getting de-railed.
     
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  7. EL BULLY

    EL BULLY Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He is so big and long and strong at the weight it's scary. His takedowns are undefendable almost, the first one against Bader he just reached out with his telescopic arms and grabbed hold of his ankle for the trip. Bader is a big strong LHW but his TD attempts were swatted away with conteptuous ease. Plus Bader landed a big punch and JJ never blinked.

    He is so calm in the cage it's eery.
     
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  8. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pathetic shogun will show everybody who the best light heavyweight in the world when they meet.
     
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  9. Flash Jab

    Flash Jab Boxing Junkie banned

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    I'd definitely put money on shogun if he was the underdog.
     
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  10. Totomabs

    Totomabs Sauna Belt Holder Full Member

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    i won't be surpise if shogun takes this and own jones.

    jones isn't ready for what shogun brings to the table especially when the stakes are at the highest level...

    shogun is just too mentally strong and extremely experienced for jones...
     
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  11. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    it's worth putting money on either guy if they are the underdog in this fight.

    jones in undeniably a special fighter though and he's the future - if he's the future at 23 is the million dollar question.
     
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  12. hopkinsfan07

    hopkinsfan07 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rua will take him out, Jones's striking still seems sloppy to me.
     
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  13. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think some have forgot just how damn good Shogun Rua is.
     
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  14. werety

    werety Active Member Full Member

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    Meh, last time Rua came to a fight after knee surgery we all know what happened. I wouldn't want to bet on this fight unless he had a tune up before so I could at least see what kind of shape he was in.
     
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  15. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    No
     
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