Post UFC 126 thoughts....

i'm thinkin rashad milked the whole injury, probably pushed by the UFC in terms of marketability. The way Jones handled Bader was impressive enough, although Bader was very limited and one dimensional, not sure he is ready for Rua.

Not too keen on the Silva v GSP match up. Wouldn't it be better to have GSP warm up to it, if he is to go up a weight class? I'm curious to see if he would maintain his speed and how strong he wrestled.

Griffin and Franklin both showing their age now, but they left it all in the cage.

Yeah... and then that kick. He's tried to land that kick in previous fights, but it finally connected. Segal's work, or the Champion being humble?

MMA Junkie reporting US Oddsmakers have Jones as the early fav over Shogun for UFC 128.  Punted down to -150 with Shogun +120.

Think Shogun is a right bet at anything odds against in all honesty.

I'd take that bet. I find that a bit of stretch to be honest. Sure he has the makings of great champion. Has that champion's vision, just like Aldo and Silva, were they seem to play down a fight, control it and dodge very effectively. Shogun though hits harder than anyone he has faced, more importantly, a far more accurate striker than anyone else. I would have to say Shogun would definitely look to chop Jones down via leg kicks. That would leave him exposed to Jones' great wrestling though. Shogun did look considerably smaller than Jones at the end of the fight...

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Picture says a thousand words :o

brilliant pic. :D

Is fedor worth a bet