Jones vs Machida

[VictorCharlie]

I'll give you Rashad's hand speed and good power but he looks good against average strikers but not so much with the next notch up. He tried to strike with Rampage and was getting owned before he thought better and outwrestled Quinton. Machida is awkward and most people have a hard time getting his striking down so I wasn't surprised that Lyoto had some moments. Jones didn't look out of his element by any means though and seemed to be holding his own pretty well in the second round while it was on the feet. Rashad better hope he can keep the fight standing and can connect b/c he won't be able to turn to his wrestling against Jon.

[mattboxingfan]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

[Mattyhitman]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

[VictorCharlie]

Davis has a lot of the physical tools that Jones has but doesn't seem to have the all around skill set yet. Hopefully he isn't pushed into a title shot too early (assuming he keeps winning) and can continue to develop.

[Nameless]

Jones is just a phenom. For a guy who,s more or less professionally doing it for 4-5 years, it's quite amazing. Machinda style seemed the same good old riddle in the first (which I believe Machinda won) but Jones looked good indeed and didn't panick at all though MAchida did land 2-3 solid shots on the chin. A healthy GSP vs Jones is definitely something I'd like to see someday, not sure if it'll ever happen but that's a fight that could be interesting. Assuming GSP can stop to injure himself and if the weight of both won,t be an issue.

[Mattyhitman]

Jones is just a phenom. For a guy who,s more or less professionally doing it for 4-5 years, it's quite amazing. Machinda style seemed the same good old riddle in the first (which I believe Machinda won) but Jones looked good indeed and didn't panick at all though MAchida did land 2-3 solid shots on the chin. A healthy GSP vs Jones is definitely something I'd like to see someday, not sure if it'll ever happen but that's a fight that could be interesting. Assuming GSP can stop to injure himself and if the weight of both won,t be an issue.

GSP v Jones will never happen unless GSP bulks up a shit load, moving from Welterweight to LHW would be too much mate. As a fantasy matchup then fair enough. GSP v Silva could be a possibility tho

[VictorCharlie]

With Diaz, Condit and Johnson (assuming he gets a couple decent wins in the time it takes GSP to fight the Diaz/Condit winner) in WW I think GSP will have at least 2 more title fights at 170 before he would be in a holding pattern waiting on the next contender. I think a Silva vs Jones fight is much more likely. If Jones beat Rashad and possibly Hendo and Silva beats Chael (big if) or Munoz both will be lacking a big time match in their respective weight classes. Silva has talked about retiring before so I wouldn't be surprised if he cleaned out 185 one last time and looked to fight Jones as a last fight to cement his P4P status.

[Nameless]

Jones is just a phenom. For a guy who,s more or less professionally doing it for 4-5 years, it's quite amazing. Machinda style seemed the same good old riddle in the first (which I believe Machinda won) but Jones looked good indeed and didn't panick at all though MAchida did land 2-3 solid shots on the chin. A healthy GSP vs Jones is definitely something I'd like to see someday, not sure if it'll ever happen but that's a fight that could be interesting. Assuming GSP can stop to injure himself and if the weight of both won,t be an issue.

GSP v Jones will never happen unless GSP bulks up a shit load, moving from Welterweight to LHW would be too much mate. As a fantasy matchup then fair enough. GSP v Silva could be a possibility tho

Gsp talked about moving up at some point but he said that the day he does so, he does it for good as he thinks he doesn't have the physical to get down again. I agree it's unlikely but I wouldn't say impossible. The biggest problem is that he's not a big Welter so issue would be a problem down the stretch power wise.

[mattboxingfan]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

[Mattyhitman]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

Keep hanging on the theory that Jones will get beat by one of your picks if that keeps ya happy

As ya say VC, if those fights go the way ya say then Silva v Jones would be the biggest fight in UFC history, the skill set of both fighters would leave us drooling over it, just hope it does happen at some point down the line.

[mattboxingfan]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

Keep hanging on the theory that Jones will get beat by one of your picks if that keeps ya happy

As ya say VC, if those fights go the way ya say then Silva v Jones would be the biggest fight in UFC history, the skill set of both fighters would leave us drooling over it, just hope it does happen at some point down the line.

If the matches are made im obviously going to go with my favourite fighters. Also i read somewhere that Dana white said that fight with Silva and Jones wont happen. Probably due to him wanting to retire soon and he only has so many fights left on the contract.

[Mattyhitman]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

Keep hanging on the theory that Jones will get beat by one of your picks if that keeps ya happy

As ya say VC, if those fights go the way ya say then Silva v Jones would be the biggest fight in UFC history, the skill set of both fighters would leave us drooling over it, just hope it does happen at some point down the line.

If the matches are made im obviously going to go with my favourite fighters. Also i read somewhere that Dana white said that fight with Silva and Jones wont happen. Probably due to him wanting to retire soon and he only has so many fights left on the contract.

Bloody shame if it doesnt happen! Then again picture the scene, Sonnen wins his match with Silva ( highly doubtful tho ) and he requests a shot at Jones, how do ya see that one going down? Two fighters that can ground and pound with superb wrestling ability.....