1 thing about Dominick Reyes
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He would get 30-27 by Corey Anderson to be honest.. he is just being hyped now because Walker lost, who was the guy too beat Jones according too many of the same people on here. Way too unpredictable and violent for Jones apparently 
He is skilled and talented, buy very raw and nowhere near enough tools for Jones in my honest opinion.
He is skilled and talented, buy very raw and nowhere near enough tools for Jones in my honest opinion.
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Holm was boxing (and kickboxing) professionally since 2002 though.
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Racist.
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Johnny Walker fits the mould for Jones' worst stylistic matchup that we've seen, considering his closest fights were vs Gustafsson and Santos. Walker also had a puncher's chance as good as any, no one is going to out wrestle Jones and beat him in the clinch lolHe would get 30-27 by Corey Anderson to be honest.. he is just being hyped now because Walker lost, who was the guy too beat Jones according too many of the same people on here. Way too unpredictable and violent for Jones apparently
He is skilled and talented, buy very raw and nowhere near enough tools for Jones in my honest opinion.
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LMAO!
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Cause Reyes can land that left hand like Weidman did on Silva, also like Connor landed his left on Aldo.
Going to be exciting to see if Reyes can pull it off.
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Cant wait!
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This shows how small the learning curve in mma is
I could prob pick it up now at 25 and be champ at 30 lol
I could prob pick it up now at 25 and be champ at 30 lol
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Jones is the only guy on performance enhancers? Not your favorite fighters of course, right?
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After the phoned in performances of Jones last 2 fights I don't think anyone is expecting Jones to come in and steam roll anyone.
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Show me the failed tests bro.
Werdum popped and my support for him has disappeared.
I don't cheer for cheaters.
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And how's Garbrandt done since? or Wideman?
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Jones is under weight and he's eating alot , that's what he said on UFC imbedded and really he's looking small this go around. He's not going to be the bigger guy this time for once, Dominick is looking huge and I suspect will come in heavier.
That and the fact that he's a multple sport Athlete, Jones has never face an athlete like Reyes who played 4 or 5 different sports. You learn many different skill sets that translate to mma. Often playing many sports takes away from other sports which is why Reyes couldn't go to the NFL. However he's a real athlete and the foundation is laid and he's been focused on one sport.
He won't be the same guy that fought Volkan , nor will he be the same guy that ko'd weidman. Instead the pinnacle of mma will come in the form of a goofy eccentric Mexican athlete who is evolving. He has enough power to hurt jones who is more hittable these days, he's big enough to thwart some of Jones' wresting. More importantly he's not super gifted in one department, he's sold all around and puts it all together at a high level. That's what is meant when he says athlete.
Come Saturday night ; this forum will be shocked and Jones will be dethroned. Reyes will be the better athlete.
That and the fact that he's a multple sport Athlete, Jones has never face an athlete like Reyes who played 4 or 5 different sports. You learn many different skill sets that translate to mma. Often playing many sports takes away from other sports which is why Reyes couldn't go to the NFL. However he's a real athlete and the foundation is laid and he's been focused on one sport.
He won't be the same guy that fought Volkan , nor will he be the same guy that ko'd weidman. Instead the pinnacle of mma will come in the form of a goofy eccentric Mexican athlete who is evolving. He has enough power to hurt jones who is more hittable these days, he's big enough to thwart some of Jones' wresting. More importantly he's not super gifted in one department, he's sold all around and puts it all together at a high level. That's what is meant when he says athlete.
Come Saturday night ; this forum will be shocked and Jones will be dethroned. Reyes will be the better athlete.
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See, you say that without ever giving thought to the potential that Reyes has, probably along with lots of other fighters.
No thoughtful analysis, just a boring comment that most people will say without being able to explain why. Just another person picking the favorite because they're the favorite.
We know what Jones can do, but we're more interested to see if Reyes can do better. He's still a bit of a mystery to me, but I still give him a good chance unless he simply chooses to quit or not fight at all.
Stylistically, Jones has struggled more with people who are of similar height and size. Reyes being just as tall is interesting. I just hope his wrestling is on par since I bet Jones will work for takedowns and control.
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I will join you in laughing if Jones gets slept
