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Shields vs. Woodley

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Oddsbot
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03.06.2013 | 2:33 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong Decision  

This is the official discussion thread for Shields vs. Woodley. Let's see what you've got.

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foley4ever87
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03.06.2013 | 2:33 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong Decision  

Shields has been rather boring to watch lately I am pulling for Woodley here.

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amp112
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03.06.2013 | 3:47 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

This is the Ellenberger fight all over again. Woodley/Ellenberger is a fight I want to see regardless if they win or lose their fights.
Huiop532
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03.28.2013 | 8:03 AM ET

Prediction: correct Shields   correct Decision  


Shields has got this thing! I think that Jake can beat Woodley on the ground, but not in the striking, but I'm certainly positive that if Jake can take Kammpmann down, he can take Woodley down!
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03.28.2013 | 8:40 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

I think Woodley gets the KO after seeing his knockout in the last fight. Shields has no answer for that, his best hope is that Woodley takes him down.
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03.28.2013 | 8:56 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

Shields is an incredibly skilled individual but he'll never be able to keep up with athletes like Woodley and Ellenberger. There is a delay from his calculating mind telling his unathletic body to do something whereas I think beasts like the 2 guys I just mentioned have much more advanced reaction times and muscle memory.

With guys who would have gone on to play Football and Basketball coming into the sport of MMA, getting to the top of the heap on just skill alone is becoming a more daunting task.

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03.28.2013 | 9:35 AM ET

I think people are overrated Woodly a bit here. He should not be put in the same sentence as Ellenburger. Ellenberger would maul him. Woodly can very well beat Shields, but I don't believe he should be anything resembling a heavy favorite or even a moderate favorite. Shield has just as good a chance of winning this as Woodly. If Woodly wins it will be via KO. If he does not KO shields he will lose. Shields is better significantly so. I fully expect shields to pull the win off here, and showing yet again that he is underrated. 

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Franklin880088
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03.28.2013 | 9:41 AM ET

@amp


Ellenberger all over again? If you mean Woodly will get the KO? Perhaps. However if you mean in the manner that Ellenberger did, I find this doubtful. Woodly is very different then Ellenberger Woodly striking is crap next to Ellenburgers. He just has an over hand right. He is very predictable. Ellenberger throws combination straight punches. He also throws a lot of knees. The reason he was able to get the KO the way he did was because of his dynamic striking that Woodly just does not have.

* Edited at 03.28.2013, 9:42 AM ET *

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Bill Burgess
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03.28.2013 | 9:54 AM ET

Prediction: correct Shields   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

I see this as Jake Shields' fight to lose.  It will depend on his level of motivation.  If he trains up to his potential and fights with complete aggression, I think he will defeat Tyron Woodley.  He will need to defend aggressively and go for the take-down with total explosive commitment.  

If he hesitates or wavers in his aggression, it will be anyone's game.  Jake doesn't have much of a stand-up game, but he can defend with his hands up and win this fight.  

Again, it will depend on how much Jake wants this.  His recent career is shaky and he needs this win to regain traction and get back on track.  Can't go along with the house on this one.

* Edited at 03.28.2013, 9:54 AM ET *

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edwinx1903
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03.28.2013 | 10:05 AM ET

@foley4ever87 That's a huge understatement. Shields has been rather boring for 95% of his career.

This is a harder fight to call than people are making it out to be.

I can see Shields getting cut if he loses this fight.

This is more of a fight where the UFC wants to see where Woodley is in the welterweight rankings and where they want to see if Shields still has it in him to beat up and coming fighters.
Bill Burgess
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03.28.2013 | 7:47 PM ET

Prediction: correct Shields   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

I agree with grizzly that Jake is in jeopardy.  His big salary is working against him.  He really needs to win this one.  If his style is perceived as not fan-entertaining, AND his salary is pretty hefty, he will be perceived as not cost-effective.  His value will not be seen to be 'in-line'.

Jake should also consider rethinking his style and go in for more effective stand-up and kicks.  If he loses this one, especially in lackluster style, he will be in dire jeopardy to stay in the UFC.

He's come a LONG way from that day in Strikeforce where Dana threw his arms around him and said, "He's mine!"

When Jake first came over to the UFC, his contract called for $80,000 to show and another $80,000 if he won.
So, he's getting $160,000 for a win.  That compares to Jon Fitch, who got cut, while his salary was only $60,000 to show and another $60,000 to win.  

* Edited at 03.28.2013, 7:53 PM ET *

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ED209
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03.29.2013 | 1:02 AM ET

Prediction: correct Shields   wrong Submission   wrong Round 3  

Would love to see shields come off with a finish or even a win here but Woodley will be tough

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03.29.2013 | 9:19 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong Decision  

Woodley should be strongly cautioned not to fall in love with his hands after one knockout win (see Rashad Evans).

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03.29.2013 | 2:12 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  


I think Woodley will be perfectly fine to work his hands against Jake Shields... Lol.

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03.29.2013 | 2:46 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

I am looking forward to seeing Shields get knocked out again!

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03.29.2013 | 2:53 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong Decision  

Come on guys, let's not all count out K1 Shields here

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03.29.2013 | 3:39 PM ET

Prediction: correct Shields   correct Decision  

Woodley had a great debut with the KO...but he's primarily a grappler, and if you're a grappler you don't want to fight Jake Shields.

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03.29.2013 | 3:43 PM ET

Prediction: correct Shields   correct Decision  

Shields got dis.

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AnthonyBrancato
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03.30.2013 | 4:38 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong Decision  

If Woodley loses he should seriously consider a move down to 155.

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03.30.2013 | 4:17 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

Woodley couldn't cut to 155. 

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03.30.2013 | 5:56 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Woodley   wrong Decision  

Cesar Gracie's team is going downhill, this match-up and Melendez match up are terrible for them.


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