dannytsg Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 What do you all think of Glover as a fighter and do you think he stands any chance against the winner of Jon Jones vs Gustaffson. Personally my belief is he is a powerful striker with an average wrestling base and ground game, however I feel he may be too old too late in the game to challenge against the likes of Jones and Gustaffson who are both superior in height, reach and technical skill in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beltster Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 He's been rocked a few times in his last several fights from much lesser opponents. I like Glover, but I dont see him beating Jones. I dont see anybody beating Jones as it stands right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hancock Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I like him, and I think he absolutely deserves the title shot, but I don't see him troubling Jones too much, Jones is on fire right now. He won't lose until he gets old, bored or becomes a heavyweight, and even then it would an upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beltster Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I dont think it would be an upset if Cain beat him, if he moved up. Infact I''d consider Cain the favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytsg Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 He's been rocked a few times in his last several fights from much lesser opponents. I like Glover, but I dont see him beating Jones. I dont see anybody beating Jones as it stands right now. The only person I do see giving Jones an issue is Gustaffson, purely because of his stature and his wrestling ability. I think he matches Jones on size and strength however Jones may be slicker in the technique department. As for Glover I think his only chance is the power he possesses but then against Jones there is that 84" reach to get inside of first before he can use his power anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Gustaffson was mauled and submitted by Phil Davis' his wrestling ability doesnt match up that well to be honest I think it's the fact he has a similar reach to jones that gives him a little more edge and his striking is better than jones' but I can't see Gustaffson avoiding takedowns for long, I'd predict a late first round early to mid second round stoppage for Jones. Texiera has very good jiu jitsu and good striking but I don't know if he'll trouble jones too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2K Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I like him, and I think he absolutely deserves the title shot, but I don't see him troubling Jones too much, Jones is on fire right now. This. Gustafsson is going to get mauled, Texeira as well. There's literally nobody at LHW who can cause Jones any trouble, other than Chael 'The Toebreaker' Sonnen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Machida caused him some problems early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beltster Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yeah he won the first round I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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