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[Steel]

ooo...this a classic "ego over logic" situation and I would take it to the ground if I were The Count.

[2mcgrath]

i also think bispings best chance is on the ground,he keeps it standing he will get ko'd which i would enjoy anyways

[peno]

Originally Posted by Problematique

He stands with Leben, he meets his first KO and 2nd loss.
WAR LEBEN

Exactly. Who's he fought at 185? A bunch of cans. Leben might not be the next Anderson Silva but he's a huge step up in competition compared to Bisping's last 2 fights at 185. No way Bisping's gonna get Leben in a clinch and just fire off unanswered knees. Leben has a head like a brick and he definately has 1 punch KO power, something Bisping has yet to display. Leben round 2 KO or stoppage.

[krayven]

I hope Michael is saying this to get Leben to expect it, then turn it to a Jiu Jitsu/ Wrestling match because Bisping is NOT gonna KO Leben, Yes Anderson did it, but it was an artful assault not one punch. The Count doesn't have that kinda power to stand with Leben and his chin.

[MasterShake]

Originally Posted by krayven

I hope Michael is saying this to get Leben to expect it, then turn it to a Jiu Jitsu/ Wrestling match because Bisping is NOT gonna KO Leben, Yes Anderson did it, but it was an artful assault not one punch. The Count doesn't have that kinda power to stand with Leben and his chin.

I still think this is not a good match up Lebens ground game isn't the best but it isn't that shabby either. He got Danzig in a triangle which shocked the hell out of me.

[scottsec]

Originally Posted by Viper2076

This is why I like these forums. Putting this into words I can understand.

I agree completely with this comment. Leben is a world class striker and Bisping is a 'pick and punish' fighter. I personally think that if Bisping tries to stand and bang with Leben, it will only add fuel to the fire and will prolong an inevitable KO.

Leben is a world class striker??? LOL...ok.. Leben has stupid power but he is hardly world class. That being said EVERYONE seems to think they will stand with Leben but that just isnt a good idea. yeah he is sloppy but with that chin, trading with leben is just not smart. If Bisping doesnt take Leben down he will lose...he may lose even on the ground imo. I dont see Bisping winning this fight.

[Healzyou]

Bisping can definetly out-kickbox Leben. If he establishes the jab and uses his footwork, he'll be able to avoid damage and stay out of the clinch.

The only hard part is that Leben likes to move forward. Leben will willingly move forward against a fighter and eat 2 or 3 punches to be able to throw one. Look at his TKO over Sakara.

Granted, I don't believe Bisping will "slug it out" with Leben and let it all hang out. Expect Bisping to establish his jab after the first minute to create range and then go to work on Leben's legs to cut at his mobility and power. I think we'll be looking at a unanimous decision here.

[SickNasty]

All's I'm saying is that if Bisping wants to trade with Leben, he should watch Leben's fight with Terry Martin to see what kind of chin he is dealing with.

[jlruthven84]

Only way Bisping wins this is to outpoint Leben on the feet, throwing sharp combos while avoiding the big shots. He's not strong enough to get the KO, and though Leben's ground game leaves something to be desired, he's no slouch there either.

[Healzyou]

This will be a good fight, i'm anxious