Gracie vs. Hughs predictions......

[Pride Fighting Fan]

Impressive indeed but no Olympic gold medal. I wonder why he was in a tough man kickboxing contest? He's all ground.

Just a big scrappy guy. Sure he packs a punch.

 

[EnderJE]

I side with the guy who's younger and stronger. Sure, Gracie can fight, but I'm scared that he's like other fighters who are past their prime.

 

[Pride Fighting Fan]

Yeah it's about a 60% Hughs victory.IMO

 

[Pride Fighting Fan]

bump

 

[Recruit]

Goin with Hughs. As long as Matt stays cautious, he won't get submitted. He has been armbarred before, but he has never made the same mistake twice. I'm sure he's on top of his game and training like HELL. Although, I did like Gracie's comment when he said "I'm going to choke him out, help him up, and send him home."

 

[PICK3]

Hughes easily! MMA has evolved alot since the days of Gracie's dominance.

Hughes isn't a stranger to submissions as he arm barred George St. Pierre.

 

[ocellaris]

Hughes for sure. BJJ is much more widespread than it was during Royce's spree of victories, fighters know how to defend nowadays. Even if you were to discount Matt's BJJ skills, he is a no-joke wrestler with an uncanny ability to avoid take downs, and pop up from them in a matter of seconds if he should be taken down. KO or referee stopage (g&p) early in round 1. Although I suppose theres an outside chance that Matt will take this fight lightly, like with BJ, and get submitted, but I like to think he's learned his lesson.

 

[Recruit]

Hughes for sure. BJJ is much more widespread than it was during Royce's spree of victories, fighters know how to defend nowadays. Even if you were to discount Matt's BJJ skills, he is a no-joke wrestler with an uncanny ability to avoid take downs, and pop up from them in a matter of seconds if he should be taken down. KO or referee stopage (g&p) early in round 1. Although I suppose theres an outside chance that Matt will take this fight lightly, like with BJ, and get submitted, but I like to think he's learned his lesson.

I agree, and if they fought today, BJ Penn would get his ass kicked.

 

[Pride Fighting Fan]

Hughes for sure. BJJ is much more widespread than it was during Royce's spree of victories, fighters know how to defend nowadays. Even if you were to discount Matt's BJJ skills, he is a no-joke wrestler with an uncanny ability to avoid take downs, and pop up from them in a matter of seconds if he should be taken down. KO or referee stopage (g&p) early in round 1. Although I suppose theres an outside chance that Matt will take this fight lightly, like with BJ, and get submitted, but I like to think he's learned his lesson.

Hughs will probably win but not easily! Don't forget who we are talking about here!

 

[Recruit]

Hughs will probably win but not easily! Don't forget who we are talking about here!

I have a feeling it will come down to a decision, but I'm still predicting Hugh's to win.