Faber -vs- Pulver

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by Rattler, May 26, 2008.


  1. Rattler

    Rattler Middle Aged Man Full Member

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    What are Jens chances?
     
  2. Filmnpuck

    Filmnpuck Member Full Member

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    I'd say decent. He's definitely the guy who has the best chance at beating Faber.

    That being said, I'm picking Faber to win.
     
  3. Tko4

    Tko4 Left high kick Full Member

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    He has a puncher's chance. That's about it.
     
  4. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Basically.

    Hes good enough at the other parts of the game to beat alot of featherweights with them, like choking out Swanson, but Faber is just too good right now.

    I think Faber will get it to the ground pretty quick, and eventually finish it off with GnP.
     
  5. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Pulver aint been getting to much love in this fight which kinda bothers me. Everyone assumes Faber will take him down and either GNP quickly or submitt him. I dont recall many guys being able to take Pulver down and own him on the ground aside from BJ in the rematch. Jens probablly not as decorated a wrestler as Faber is but he won State titles in High School and did well in college. Hes stronger at 145 and is unbeaten if he keep it standing which wouldnt suprise me considering his takedown defense ability he should own Faber in the striking. Jens has a weak chin yes but it gos both ways cause his left hand is incredible dangerous and can KO or badly hurt just about anyone. Jens is a weird guy and doesnt show up mentally 100 percent sometimes but if hes on his game on Sunday he could very well pull this off unless Faber is as good as he appears.
     
  6. scrapdog

    scrapdog INVICTUS Full Member

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    I am a major fan of both fighters. I think it is a mistake to underestimate Jens ground game. But from the interviews I've seen Faber is not making that mistake. Should be a great fight between two guys that have alot of respect for each other. I would really like to see Pulver come away the victor though.