shevtheblue said:Im a big Shogun fan, always have been and always will. Even if he comes in out of shape (hes had double knee surgeries, most fighters dont come back from those at all) he comes in to fight - Hendo, Vera and even Lil Nog fights are case in points. A fit and healthy Shogun is a destroyer as shown in his numerous fights in Pride and of course the Machida fights, but an unfit unhealthy Shogun takes punishment when he doesn't need to as shown in the above Hendo and Vera fights. I hope to see a return of his leg kicks and clinch fighting, very much doubt it though as it seems like his knees are shot so expect rampage Chute box style straights and hooks then going for takedowns.
Rory McDonald has become a very cocky git, I really hope BJ teaches this guy a lesson. The problem is BJ's size, he is tiny compared to McDonald and I think he will be outmuscled much like he was vs GSP.
Rampage and wandy were in some battles but when rampage fought shogun (even though rampage says he was injured) he absolutely mauled him. When he fought machida they did a heart rate test on him and his resting bpm was the best of any fighter on the whole card. Shame about the injuries as a fit shogun would have done better against jon jones. Jones really is a heavyweight..that guy is huge.argyle said:shevtheblue said:Im a big Shogun fan, always have been and always will. Even if he comes in out of shape (hes had double knee surgeries, most fighters dont come back from those at all) he comes in to fight - Hendo, Vera and even Lil Nog fights are case in points. A fit and healthy Shogun is a destroyer as shown in his numerous fights in Pride and of course the Machida fights, but an unfit unhealthy Shogun takes punishment when he doesn't need to as shown in the above Hendo and Vera fights. I hope to see a return of his leg kicks and clinch fighting, very much doubt it though as it seems like his knees are shot so expect rampage Chute box style straights and hooks then going for takedowns.
Rory McDonald has become a very cocky git, I really hope BJ teaches this guy a lesson. The problem is BJ's size, he is tiny compared to McDonald and I think he will be outmuscled much like he was vs GSP.
Only just recently been watching Shoguns Pride fights, he was unreal. If he was in his prime in the UFC he would be dominant. Didn't realise he has both knees worked on, it does explain his slowness compared to 5 years ago.
I agree about McDonald. I don't mind if a fighter is confident but he's said stupid, disrespectful stuff. Think I'm more looking forward to this fight than the main event. Really hope BJ wins.
kompany10 said:hate rory, but cant dispute, that was a world class performance, he looked twice the fighter he was in his last fight. Hope the big sweed wins here as i think he has more tools to overcome jon jones...Then for the main event, 2 of my favorite fighters, should be a good one, hope too smooth henderson comes out on top.
argyle said:kompany10 said:hate rory, but cant dispute, that was a world class performance, he looked twice the fighter he was in his last fight. Hope the big sweed wins here as i think he has more tools to overcome jon jones...Then for the main event, 2 of my favorite fighters, should be a good one, hope too smooth henderson comes out on top.
On that performance the swede will be a great match up for the winner of Jones v Sonnen.