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Thiago Alves
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Marcus Davis
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04-08-2008, 01:49 AM
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|  Thiago Alves vs Marcus Davis
think it would be a great fight, who do you guys think would win and why?
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04-08-2008, 08:27 AM
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They've already fought earlier in their careers, with Alves winning the fight. But they've both improved greatly since then, but I would say Alves still takes it.
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04-08-2008, 08:44 AM
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davis has shown good boxing but alves would punish him with kicks over and over and probably end it with a knee or high kick like paul taylor almost did
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04-08-2008, 11:02 AM
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Alves still wins
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04-08-2008, 11:45 AM
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Alves via Leg Lock
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04-08-2008, 01:02 PM
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My gut goes with Davis... He's extremely comfortable throwing punches from the pocket and yeah... I think even vs someone as big as Alves, it'll only take one shot...
He might take some damage getting in there but I think Davis ends it via KO round II. I think he's smart enough not to clinch with Alves...
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04-08-2008, 01:51 PM
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well since Thiago kicked him in the head a bunch of times last time they fought, i really doubt Marcus will be able to just get into the pocket and land a shot.
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04-08-2008, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by AJL416AZ  well since Thiago kicked him in the head a bunch of times last time they fought, i really doubt Marcus will be able to just get into the pocket and land a shot. |
Marcus has come a long way... I see him learning from his early short comings, I like him in this match up...
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04-08-2008, 02:04 PM
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it would be a great matchup, thats for sure.
but Thiago fought Marcus when he was barely 20 years old. hes had so much more experience and training now that I just cant help but think that Marcus would lose
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04-08-2008, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by AJL416AZ dude Thiago fought Marcus when he was barely 20 years old. I really think that if anyone has shown more growth, it is Thiago. | I'm not disputing Alves' skill... but Davis was a fighter for a period that believed that his boxing skill alone was enough to succeed in the sport... he's done a complete 180 since then and has used his stand up as part of greater whole that shows he's been dedicated to expanding all areas of his game...
Now, just cause I praise one fighter doesn't mean I diminish another... I've liked Alves from day one, he's exciting and explosive and I think whole heartedly he could beat Davis just as I think Davis could beat him...
but if they fought for right now I'm choosing Davis... I think he's just as dangerous as young Thiago and I love his attitude about the sport...
Last edited by ninjastix; 04-08-2008 at 02:31 PM.
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