UFC 214 - DC vs Jones

Tigger

Woodley Sub

Eyes Down Field wrote: »

I am going for Jones, Woodley (hopefully Maia) Cyborg and Lawlor.

my thought exactly

marcus001

Woodley KO/TKO

wonderfullife wrote: »

DC (by KO early)
Maia (by Sub)
Cyborg (by soccer-mom beatdown)
Lawler (KO round 2)
Oezdemir (KO round 1)

I'm sort of letting my bias frame my picks because I can't stand Jones or Cowboy but I still think people are sleeping on the fact that when DC originally fought Jones it was a) the first time he had headlined a UFC event and b) came a little over 5 years into his MMA career.

Fast forward 2 and a half years, everything has changed. USADA has come in. Jones has barely been fighting. DC has headlined 3 events since then and been near the top of the bill at UFC 200.

I think the occasion got to Cormier as much as anything first time around. In many ways it reminds me of Conor v Nate 1 where Conor came out so hyped up and fighting at a frenetic pace head-hunting. DC did the same thing and gassed after a strong start.

I just have a feeling we won't see the Jon Jones we used to see. Cormier has improved markedly in the last few years and is far more comfortable under the pressure of the big stage than he used to be.

I think this could be shockingly one-sided and dominant.

I agree there's a strong chance that DC handles him, that's why I have him on points, but I can't see any way he KO's Jones.

JJayoo

I would love to see someone chop those matchstick legs of Jones

myshirt

Jon Jones Sub

The sperm of Jon Jones father needs to be put out to stud. Same with Beauden Barret's father. The sons that these guys produce, unreal.

I get all the logic around a DC win, but I just think Jones is the real deal. He usually just fights to the level of what is in front of him. People are nervous he won't do it, but I'm putting my neck out there that he will. He will knock DC out in the 3rd. I'm not even going for points. This is a great card.

Gamebred

Maia Decision

DC is nearly 40, is probably better than the first fight but Jones is fitter and more athletic, and god knows probably even a better fighter with a year or 2 of training working on things, I would be massively impressed if he wins, its mma after all so he probably wins by spinning heel kick.

Outlaw Pete

Maia Decision

Hoping for: DC, Maia, Cyborg, Lawler.

But think it'll be: Jones (by TKO), Woodley (by TKO), Cyborg (by TKO), Cowboy (by TKO).

Haven't stayed up for a non-McGregor card since 200.

Shall need to start mainlining the cappuccinos soon.

akelly02

Maia Decision

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Hoping for: DC, Maia, Cyborg, Lawler.

But think it'll be: Jones (by TKO), Woodley (by TKO), Cyborg (by TKO), Cowboy (by TKO).

Haven't stayed up for a non-McGregor card since 200.

Shall need to start mainlining the cappuccinos soon.

Get a bag of Jonny bones special and you'll be flying

akelly02

Jon Jones Sub

akelly02 wrote: »

Get a bag of Jonny bones special and you'll be flying

D1ck pills?

marcus001

Woodley KO/TKO

Gamebred wrote: »

DC is nearly 40, is probably better than the first fight but Jones is fitter and more athletic, and god knows probably even a better fighter with a year or 2 of training working on things, I would be massively impressed if he wins, its mma after all so he probably wins by spinning heel kick.

Just say he's 38, no need to round up a guy's age to underline your point.

akelly02

Maia Decision

[Deleted User] wrote: »

D1ck pills?

Those too maybe

marcus001

Woodley KO/TKO

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

Hoping for: DC, Maia, Cyborg, Lawler.

But think it'll be: Jones (by TKO), Woodley (by TKO), Cyborg (by TKO), Cowboy (by TKO).

Haven't stayed up for a non-McGregor card since 200.

Shall need to start mainlining the cappuccinos soon.

To stay up late or get up early. That is the question.

Jon Jones Sub

I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing these fights are going on when I am in bed

Gamebred

Maia Decision

Dont like Lawlers demeanor all week, he looks un interested from what I've seen not very motivated wouldnt stare off with Cowboy once.

Outlaw Pete

Maia Decision

DC's daughter's got a future in the octagon!

She leaned all Karolina-esque against the cage but then came charging straight in with a front kick.

Animal!

StringerBell

DC Decision

marcus001 wrote: »

To stay up late or get up early. That is the question.

Gotta be a get up early job for me cause I got work at 10

I really should be in bed already!

Whelo79

Jon Jones Sub

Is there any way to watch the fight pass prelims if you don't have fight pass??

KJ

Jon Jones Sub

It's always a record and watch in the morning job for me because it's easier and I can fast forward through all the talking and crap.

My picks (as I'm sure everybody is interested) are:
Jones
Woodley (although I want Maia to win)
Cyborg
Cerrone
Manuwa

EagererBeaver

Woodley Sub

Whelo79 wrote: »

Is there any way to watch the fight pass prelims if you don't have fight pass??

Yes.

Richard tea

DC Sub

Gamebred wrote: »

Dont like Lawlers demeanor all week, he looks un interested from what I've seen not very motivated wouldnt stare off with Cowboy once.

I just seen him at the weigh ins. What's up with that? Does he have a chip on his shoulder about Something? I hope he puts some effort in when it comes to the fight

SureYWouldntYa

Maia Decision

KJ wrote: »

It's always a record and watch in the morning job for me because it's easier and I can fast forward through all the talking and crap.

I'm the same for most events, but staying up to mad o clock and really anticipating the fights adds to the event imo, it's not a proper ufc event unless I'm going to bed when it's bright and tired all day Sunday

Gamebred

Maia Decision

Richard tea wrote: »

I just seen him at the weigh ins. What's up with that? Does he have a chip on his shoulder about Something? I hope he puts some effort in when it comes to the fight

He is known for not being interested in doing media actually fell asleep at a presser but hes different this week, doesnt think the fight does much for him think he had a money dispute with the UFC too, his mate Matt Hughes who is with him every fight week is also in a coma, im worried for him.

RebelSoul

I really want to watch this one live. But I got new sound bar this afternoon and cracked a few beers while I was setting that up. Now I'm drunk and I fear I **** the bed on this one.

Richard tea

DC Sub

Gamebred wrote: »

He is known for not being interested in doing media actually fell asleep at a presser but hes different this week, doesnt think the fight does much for him think he had a money dispute with the UFC too, his mate Matt Hughes who is with him every fight week is also in a coma, im worried for him.

That's right. A car crash I think I read. I would rather he just pulled out rather than go through the motions.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo

Woodley Sub

Put a fiver on DC. Separate bet then on Lawler, Barao and Woodley. Although would be great to see Maia get the title.

Should be a great night of fights, once I can stay awake (have alarms set in case). Best card of the year by far.

Gamebred

Maia Decision

https://twitter.com/UFCEurope/status/891429126380191744


Oh boy this card is gonna be special.

darced

Maia Decision

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Richard tea

DC Sub

RebelSoul wrote: »

I really want to watch this one live. But I got new sound bar this afternoon and cracked a few beers while I was setting that up. Now I'm drunk and I fear I **** the bed on this one.

When megreggor is fighting I'll stay up no problem. I'll take time off work if need be. Most other cards I'll watch the next day. But this is a very good card so I'll be up till the end. It helps that's the kids were pestering to camp out the back garden so I'm up anyway.

finglashoop

Maia Decision

When was the last time burkman won. He seems to regularly get beaten on pre lins and takes a lot punishment in the process

finglashoop

Maia Decision

finglashoop wrote: »

When was the last time burkman won. He seems to regularly get beaten on ore lins and takes a lot punishment in the process

Edit just checked

Won 1 of last 7 and 1 no contest on ufc site.

How has he survived the cut

BobCobb

Haha, Brooks checking that Herb is wearing his cup