Epic glass jaw battle: Andrei Arlovski vs. Stefan Struve at UFC 222

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by UnleashtheFURY, Feb 26, 2018.


Who wins?

Poll closed Mar 3, 2018.

  1. Arlovski KO/TKO

    4 vote(s)
    57.1%

  2. Arlovski Decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Arlovski SUB

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Struve KO/TKO

    2 vote(s)
    28.6%

  5. Struve Decision

    1 vote(s)
    14.3%

  6. Struve SUB

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Excellent crossroads battle between two skilled hard punching but vulnerable heavyweights. Who's going down?
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 26, 2018
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 26, 2018
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  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Really surprised to see Struve as a betting favorite just about everywhere. Stylistically this favors Arlovski. His boxing and speed is Struves kryptonite. Of course when you're dealing with glass jaws like this a lot of times analysis gets thrown out the window and you're probably going to have better luck just flipping a coin.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 26, 2018
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 26, 2018
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  3. DONT B SCARED

    DONT B SCARED Pimpin Aint Easy Full Member

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    I agree good fight I feel like Arlovski obviously has a chance with his power and Struves chin but I think Struve at this stage is the better of the 2 and wins if he avoids be KOd but thats a big if.

    At 30 its a real shame Struves chin is so bad he could have been a real threat with that big reach advantage but will probably always be that level below
     
    DONT B SCARED, Feb 26, 2018
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  4. Manassas

    Manassas “Rumble young man rumble!” Full Member

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    Struve by ko
    'Ski's just too damn easy to hit anymore.
    One thing's certain, folks ringside will be picking shattered crystal shards out of their beers.

    Beauty of MMA is they can match a pair of "Also-Ran's" like this and make what oughta be an entertaining fight.
     
    Manassas, Feb 26, 2018
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  5. Francis75

    Francis75 FAB 4 Full Member

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    Whoever lands first probably wins. Both guys are fragile as fark. If it was held in an outdoor stadium a strong breeze would probably ktfo them both.
     
    Francis75, Feb 27, 2018
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  6. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Hm, I probably lean Vampiro by KO but no way in HELL would you ever catch me putting a dime on it. :lol:

    Maybe a nickel.
     
    IntentionalButt, Feb 27, 2018
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  7. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Struve has the physical tools to win in style but he'll fight dumb like he usually does and get caught.
     
    ForemanJab, Feb 27, 2018
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  8. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Struve has the physical tools and skill to be the Schilt of MMA. But has terrible fight IQ.......
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 27, 2018
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  9. Kevin Willis

    Kevin Willis Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Arlovski has 10 KO/TKO losses in MMA and most have been of the KO variety. Let that sink in.
     
    Kevin Willis, Feb 27, 2018
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  10. Todd498

    Todd498 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Definitely Struve. Arlovski is so far past it I’m really surprised he’s still fighting. He was on a good little run a couple of years ago but the UFC fed him to Stipe and that ended it and messed his confidence up for good. From there it was downhill.
     
    Todd498, Feb 27, 2018
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  11. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    "Definitely." There's no definite when you're dealing with 2 glass jaws like this. Struve would have lose most if not all of those fights as well(the Barnett fight was competitive) and he just upset a young Brazilian prospect who had a first round KO over Timothy Johnson.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 28, 2018
    UnleashtheFURY, Feb 28, 2018
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  12. Todd498

    Todd498 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Well “definitely” is just my opinion on how the fight plays out. And no ****.. I know there is no crystal ball prediction. Lol
     
    Todd498, Feb 28, 2018
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  13. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Never count out Arlovski! He always manages to rescurect his career somehow after a REALLY bad losing run.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Mar 3, 2018
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  14. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Very surprising that this one went the distance lol.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Mar 3, 2018
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  15. Kevin Willis

    Kevin Willis Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Arlosski is kind of amazing how he just will not go away, amazing on one hand bad on another because his win tonight basically sets him up for at least a couple more KO losses.
     
    Kevin Willis, Mar 4, 2018
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