Jon Jones will defeat Rashad Evans at UFC 145

Yea, but I'll double up here. Also to get it out of the way, the reason you think Rashad has more wins is because the UFC adds there TUF wins to their record although there actually exhibition fights, and not a pro fight. More of an inflation to make them out to be better then they are for record sakes. Comparing the two: Jon Jones is a better striker then Rashad Evans. Evans striking was very good back in the day when he was knocking out Liddell, and Griffin. But since then it really seems like it has faded a bit, which could be due to age. I still think he can strike but he is not the same since back in the day. Jones striking is better because he uses his range so well. Whether it's his kicks or jabs, he's always frustrating his opponent. Jones is so unpredictable as well and throws an array of different strikes. His spinning back elbow is just vicious. Jones Striking: 362/697 (52%) Evans Striking: 385/974 (40%) Jon Jones i'd favor in wrestling although I recognize Rashad Evans wrestling as high level. The fact that Jones has yet to be taken down is an amazing feat in itself given how many fights he has. Jones Takedowns: 21/33 (64%) Takedown Defense: 100% Evans Takedowns: 48/90 (53%) Takedown Defense: 66% Ground Game is Jones once again. His elbow strikes and ability to stay on top control and dominate his opponent is one of the best i've ever seen. Evans is not bad himself but he isn't as effective as Jones in top control. Also Jones can threaten you with a submission where as Evans would not even attempt one. I believe Jon Jones has more weapons in his arsenal on the ground, whether it be elbows or a submission attempt. Jon Jones is just the complete package as a fighter, and in comparison to Rashad Evans i'd say he's definitely better. In fact I think Jones will finish Evans within the 5 frames. Evans has no submission game and his striking has been more one dimensional lately. Jones can do it all, and is widely talented in everything. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Jones as you suggesting might get frustrated? I think not, and that first DQ shouldn't of even been one. Matt Hamill was done way before they even struck, it was poor reffing followed by a boneheaded move by Jones who was simply just trying to get the stoppage. Since then his elbows have been clean, and he hasn't done anything illegal. To assume he will get frustrated and possibly to a DQ move is a little over the top. Most fighters don't resort to that, it's just the heat of the moment in those rare occasions. Jones is a smart guy although perceived as cocky, he just seems blessed. Also even if you perceive him as cocky, he's definitely got the resume and skills to protect them. Few Questions: Do you really see Evans out striking Jones or knocking him out? Can Evans take Jones down? How good is Evans off his back? Can Evans evade the possible submission attempts? How does Evans make up for the the reach advantage of Jones? How can Evans win? Jon Jones is no myth, and has cemented himself in one of the best fighters all time. In such a short amount of time too, he's still young and not in his prime yet. Jon Jones Advantages: Having Trained with Evans in the past Striking is unpredictable and very effective Great ground game, from Strikes to getting into a dominant position Solid wrestling base A submission artist Greg Jackson is in his corner, and helps train him Experienced He has fought already an array of top fighters who were former champions His Reach at 84.5 inches His ability to stay on the outside and pick apart opponents His clinch game features some heavy knees Has pointy elbows which can gash an opponent very quickly He's Explosive, and fast He's Tall at 6'4 which makes opponents have to punch upward The ability to leg kick and pick away his opponents The List goes on and on...... I don't think this will go 5 rounds but if does, Jones will have the cardio to do it. Greg Jackson fighters are known to have good cardio because Jackson emphasizes that in his camp. Some examples of this would be Clay Guida, Carlos Condit, GSP, etc.... Evans is still a top fighter in the division but he is past his prime, at 32 years old he's starting to look slow and is losing his edge. Like I said before, his striking has been off. The Phil Davis fight only proved this. His wrestling is still good though because he easily took on Davis who is known for his wrestling. He was taken down two times but that was on 9 attempts. He took Phil down on 3 out of his 4 attempts. His cardio was rather iffy too there for a fight that Phil Davis wasn't really doing anything. The X Factors in this fight will be: Jones ability to leg kick, and Evans hasn't really utilized his leg kicks all that much lately. If Jones chooses to he can break him down and pick him apart. Jones ability to submit, and Rashad Evans doesn't. Once he's on the ground he's at odds. Of Course he can defend but against someone like Jones? we will see..... Jon Jones Will Defeat Rashad Evans!