Shogun Rua's kick on ESPN Sports Lab

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Anarchy99, Mar 17, 2011.


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  1. Tuffnutz

    Tuffnutz ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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  2. saul_ir34

    saul_ir34 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Why is Jones the favorite then?

    Rua has proved more and seems to be better rounded.
     
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  3. Anarchy99

    Anarchy99 Babalu will KILL You! Full Member

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    Jones is simply the favorite because of his style and the way he's disposed of his opponents. I compare it to Tyson before he won the title. He was disposing fighters so easily that he mesmerized people. Jon Jones does the same. Jones-Bader/Tyson-Spinks, their first real test and they breezed right through it. Only difference is Jones isn't the champion. People are forgetting shogun and they shouldn't.
     
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  4. CrimsonBeast

    CrimsonBeast Active Member Full Member

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    Those shots are measured in perfects circumstances where shogun knows exactly what is going to happen. That kick style while very powerful has a step in and a long wind up (i practice this kick btw very powerful even on a much smaller body frame) ,so a lighter faster quick is more effective in most combat situations.
    Anyway, he is an awesome striker and I see em trying to destroy jones' legs. Then start closing the gap once he is weakened but, staying away from grappling as much as possible. What do you guys think his game plan will be?
     
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  5. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    It better be sweeps and subs in the early going, because I don't see him being able to keep the fight standing for the first couple rounds. If getting a takedown isn't priority one for Jones at the start, it will be moments in. After feeling a Rua leg kick, or experiencing a Rua flurry, and Jones will be very eager to close the distance.
     
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  6. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    :lol:....:patsch
     
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  7. slugger3000

    slugger3000 You Mad Bro? Full Member

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    I just saw the line on b-dog... Jones is about a 2-1 favorite still!
     
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  8. Bill Butcher

    Bill Butcher Erik`El Terrible`Morales Full Member

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  9. chimba

    chimba Off the Somali Coast Full Member

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    I just told him, hes canceling the fight as I post this.
     
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  10. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    :rofl:rofl:rofl
     
    yaca you, Mar 18, 2011
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  11. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    Chimba you really have a lot of faith in your fighter.

    I remember you saying Jones was going to beat Shogun a long time ago before everyone else jumped on the bandwagon.

    I will be rooting for Shogun, but I like Jones just dont think he is ready for the champion yet.

    Anyway good luck to both fighters tomorrow.:good
     
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