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Originally Posted by maxp84z

what i dont get is that everyone thinks GSP is just going to steam roll Jake Shields.

I don't think it will be a steam role either! I see GSP playing a patient game picking Jake apart on his feet. This is going to take a few rounds as I don't think we will see GSP wanting any part of Jakes ground game! I doubt we are going to see an overy aggressive GSP in this fight.
Agressive GSP= loss
Patient GSP= win

Originally Posted by maxp84z

[I give the slight edge to GSP, but not much. GSP has the better stand up, Shields is better on the ground.

Jake has very little in the way of stand up IMO. He has enough to set up a take down where he rules every match, with agressive opponents. Even his GNP isn't very impressive! Jake is a point striker at best on the ground. His JJ however is top notch!

[maxp84z]

Originally Posted by captonion

I don't think it will be a steam role either! I see GSP playing a patient game picking Jake apart on his feet. This is going to take a few rounds as I don't think we will see GSP wanting any part of Jakes ground game! I doubt we are going to see an overy aggressive GSP in this fight.
Agressive GSP= loss
Patient GSP= win



Jake has very little in the way of stand up IMO. He has enough to set up a take down where he rules every match, with agressive opponents. Even his GNP isn't very impressive! Jake is a point striker at best on the ground. His JJ however is top notch!

I see GSP being aggressive in this fight because he was unable to finish his last 2 fights. I see him being very eager to finish the fight. Both GSP and Shields have similiar styles where they like to wear out their opponents.

Needless to say, I really really want to see this fight. GSPs biggest challenge to date. IF GSP beats Shields, then he can talk about moving up to middleweight.

Honestly I have Shields with the upset.