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[Afro]

Originally Posted by jreed1404

Im just goin to say that i disagree and leave it at that,,,Although Serra was given the decision, he will get his ASS handed to him by Hughes, or GSP. Not even a question

GSP will hand him his ass, but Hughes? what makes you think this?

in a ground fight there not too far apart, Serra is very crafty on the ground and proved it today, his Jui-Jitsu is excellent, and his wrestling isnt bad either.. hes a technician on the ground, and his guard isnt easy to pass.. I think Hughes would ground out a win but it wouldnt be easy at all, hell i'd give Serra the edge standing.

[killerinstinct]

Originally Posted by Afro Samurai

GSP will hand him his ass, but Hughes? what makes you think this?

in a ground fight there not too far apart, Serra is very crafty on the ground and proved it today, his Jui-Jitsu is excellent, and his wrestling isnt bad either.. hes a technician on the ground, and his guard isnt easy to pass.. I think Hughes would ground out a win but it wouldnt be easy at all, hell i'd give Serra the edge standing.

I completely agree.

[jreed1404]

Originally Posted by Afro Samurai

GSP will hand him his ass, but Hughes? what makes you think this?

in a ground fight there not too far apart, Serra is very crafty on the ground and proved it today, his Jui-Jitsu is excellent, and his wrestling isnt bad either.. hes a technician on the ground, and his guard isnt easy to pass.. I think Hughes would ground out a win but it wouldnt be easy at all, hell i'd give Serra the edge standing.

There is no way Serra has the edge standing up, and Hughes is just physically stronger and actually has and OFFENSE besides foot stomps

[Afro]

Originally Posted by jreed1404

There is no way Serra has the edge standing up, and Hughes is just physically stronger and actually has and OFFENSE besides foot stomps

Serra can strike, being stronger isnt gonna help Hughes in the stand-up game.. time after time Hughes gets outclassed in the standup game.. hes developed leg kicks and such but he doesnt have the finese skills that Serra has showcased.. the guy suprised me by standing with a guy who would knock Hughes out if he stood toe to toe with him in Chris Lytle, and Serra doesnt have a good chin.. but he can strike, his stance isnt bad, his defense isnt bad, he throws good enough combos.. i'd give him the edge. I think your judging Serra offa one fight which is wrong, what he did to win vs Lytle is what he had to do, he had to control the fight and beat Lytle from a techincal standpoint and he did these things.

[killerinstinct]

I thought Royce Gracie was beating Hughes in the stand up.Hughes wants to talk about his stand up has improved ,but it's still unimpressive to me.I'd certainly give the edge in stand up to Serra.Serra stood 3 rounds with BJ Penn in a very close fight.Serra has some good strikes.

[leelandk]

I agree, Hughes has the edge standing. But Afro is right, Octagon control is a big factor in UFC scoring, so I can see it going to Serra. Althought I thought he lost the fight, I can see it being scored in his favor.

[2mcgrath]

are you guys smoking crack?hughes would kill serra.not even close

[Afro]

Originally Posted by 2mcgrath

are you guys smoking crack?hughes would kill serra.not even close

Why cant you people give reason?

[strife]

Originally Posted by 2mcgrath

are you guys smoking crack?hughes would kill serra.not even close

No, but apparently you are smoking something....maybe Hughes' pole? Back up your statement with facts. Serra has a chance against Hughes but none against GSP since GSP will nullify his takedowns and not allow him to clinch into the fence like he was doing against Lytle because of his strength.

[leelandk]

I was glad Serra won, because if he does end up fighting Hughes and not GSP, there is an extra dynamic there because of the TUF show drama. But I see Hughes winning a good fight.

Nothing in Serra's game tells me he can take Hughes down or avoid the Hughes takedown. Hughes is too big and strong for Serra. And Serra has never been underneath a GnP'er like Hughes. Just my opinion, and I would love to see that fight. Hughes TKO rd. 3 or 4.