UFC 115: A 'mean' Tyson Griffin isn't interested in a fight bonus against Evan Dunham
by Jesse Holland on Jun 11, 2010 10:23 AM EDT
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"I think one of my biggest strengths when it comes to this situation is that I might be a little too nice in the gym. I don't like to hurt my training partners. If I land a punch and he's rocked, I'm not going to jump on him. I think one thing he might be surprised with is how mean I am in the cage as opposed to how I am in the gym. I feel like I’ve learned a lot, I’ve gained tons of experience, and learning that when I fight more patient, my abilities really shine as opposed to going in there and just scrapping. Yeah, Fight of the Night bonuses are great, but Fight of the Night means it was a close fight, and I’m not trying to have anymore close fights."
Tyson Griffin, the man who recently snapped a string of seven straight decisions in his UFC career, has no interest in collecting a UFC 115 "Fight of the Night" bonus against Evan Dunham for the simple reason that said bonus stems from a close, three round war. The "mean" Griffin wants to finish his Xtreme Couture training partner and get back into the lightweight title hunt. Where does a Dunham stoppage rank him among the division contenders? Let's hear your take, Maniacs.
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Griffin is the the more experienced of the 2...
And has been fighting higher-level comp for much longer… Evan has a bright future, but Tyson is taking this one.
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id be willing to be the same
But evans sure impressed in his last fight against a solid wrestler in efrain…makes it hard to say tyson is a lock
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by salamagogo on Jun 11, 2010 10:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I still think evan is the more dynamic fighter.
Add the layoff to Tyson’s most likely wanting to “stand and bang” after his KO of Hermes, yea potential upset right here.
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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jun 11, 2010 10:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Tyson is an exellent standup-fighter. He has great legkicks and fairly good boxing, with good movement and a solid chin. But his strength is his power and wrestling and I don’t think Dunham will be able to handle his strenght. I always thought that when Tyson cleans up his standup, which I think he has. He will be in the run for a titleshot. And I think Dunham is a stepping stone.
I'm with you NNR.
I’m taking the upset. Tyson is a small 155. Dunham showed a lot in his fight against Escudero.
by HappyLittleTreez on Jun 11, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I also picked Dunham. Tyson very overrated. He should be able to beat Tyson standing only way I see him losing is by LnP.
Off topic but on MMAplayground was thinking of doing a Dunham/Kampmann/Barry parlay. Thoughts about this?
Kampmann is the only one I feel a little iffy about as he has a tendency to block shots with his face. However I think Thiago is a little overrated from his performance against Swick (who himself is overrated) and the odds are out of line. If you look at their common opponent Kampmann had the more impressive performance against Volkman by far, and Thiago arguably lost that fight.
I like Kampmann’s chances and have him in one of my parlays. That said, I think it will be a close fight with Thiago winning. I don’t think Thiago is overrated, but I DO think Kampmann is underrated. Line should be closer to even though so I think there is value with Kampmann. Good luck. What are your odds on that parlay? Gotta be close to 10 to 1.
My big play is on Dunham/Barry/Franklin. Who do you like in the main event?
by HappyLittleTreez on Jun 11, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably Franklin but he has a nasty habit of getting dropped in almost all of his fights (even those he’s winning, such as Wanderlei, the crow, evan tanner). I see Franklin taking a UD but a Chuck knockout is possible. I was thinking of staying away from the main event.
The parlay is more than 10-1 I believe but I think Dunham and Kampmann are both at least even chances to win if not favorites.
don’t get why people complain he has very good stand up he is one of the most well rounded fighters ive seen. can’t be compared to GSP or Evans’s boring crap
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I'm with ya
Tyson’s fights r so much fun to watch. The transitions from standup to wrestling to bjj in his fights r awesome. He has only lost once IMO. I feel he should have got the decision over Sherk. So his only loss In my mind is to the current champ. His standup game has improved as well as his cardio since that fight. Don’t think he will ever be the champ but feel he has to be in the conversation for top 3 in the division.
by mspenc24 on Jun 11, 2010 1:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Tyson FTW
On being champion - "The best thing that’s come out of me being champ is I got a chance to meet Beyonce, so I’m happy about that. That was my lucky day, 7/7/07." - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
tyson ftw
he will destroy dunham with legkicks and will surprise evan with is boxing and takedowns
Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA
by robinhorobson on Jun 11, 2010 1:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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