Bones denies Cormiers request

I can't believe people think Glover stands a chance.

Glover does have a prayer punch of a chance. That's it though. I don't think he makes it to the end of round 2 myself.

Should be fun to watch.

Glover would be a true favorite against most Jones career opponents and fully live against the handful of fighters that make up Jones best wins.   The guy is durable enough to swing threw trades and always be leathel, a more powerful refined puncher then Jones.  He's bigger then Jones, also someone at 205 who for a long time has not been out powered or grappled off of his feet, he's generally the one who is always doing the out grappling and overpowering.  He's also every bit the proven mma fight finisher Jones is or just about anybody in the sport both on the feet and on the ground.  I think it's a great title showdown, Jones has his athletic advantages and unique and successful offensive maneuvers along with consistently sound game planning.  It could be quick, but for either guy.  I plan on betting Glover, the lines and Glover's style will make it worth it.

I haven't seen a line yet for the fight but I'm thinking -500 in favor of John jones.

Hitman wrote:

I can't believe people think Glover stands a chance.

It's because you care far too much about subjective rankings and not enough about actual in the cage skills. You may not be impressed by extened runs by guys like Barao and Glover because they didn't happen against names you are familiar with. But winning and finishing that many fights in a row is far more difficult then you like to give them credit for. Especially in MMA where 1 clean strike can end it at any moment. One slip on the ground, one off night, sometimes you just get unlucky, to avoid those kind of mistakes for an extended time and dominate in the process is far more difficult then you give credit for.
Glover has great power, great grappling and is very experienced. This guy didn't just pop up out of nowhere. He should have been in the UFC a long time ago and would have been if it wasn't for visa issues.

When the fuck have I ever said anything bad about Barao? I think he's a beast and actually have him at 5 on my P4P list.

Hitman wrote:

When the fuck have I ever said anything bad about Barao? I think he's a beast and actually have him at 5 on my P4P list.

Obviously he is the Champion now with a handful of UFC fights under his belt, I was referring to his winning streak when he came to the UFC as an example of the kind of things you show no appreciation for. Funny how that was the part of the post you chose to focus on while ignoring the point of the message.

That was an awesome post OU lol

I have never downplayed Barao.

Jones is -650, Glover is +475 right now

Damn even alittle higher than I thought.