12:10 am
December 29

UFC 232: Jon Jones v. Alexander Gustafsson

Who will WIN this FIGHT?

Jon Jones (USA)

Alexander Gustafsson (SWE)

 

Current odds:

Jon Jones: (-334)

Alexander Gustafsson: (+250)

 

• Gustafsson has the tools to make like hell for Jones, especially since he’s the more technical offensive fighter who made the most of not having a massive reach disadvantage like other Jones opponents. That said, Gustafsson not only hasn’t fought for a longer period of time than Jones, but he’s had quite a few tough battles in the aftermath of the Jones loss, and his striking defense is just terrible.

• As much of an idiot Jones is outside the cage, he’s damn near genius inside of it. He landed plenty of offense on Gus the first time around, and his fundamentals may still not be that good, but they’ve gotten better. Perhaps the biggest key here is whether Jones is willing to pressure Gustafsson and if he can do so effectively. Gustafsson isn’t comfortable fighting backwards, and it’s fair to question if he’s less comfortable reacting to getting hit since the Rumble KO.

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5/10
Confidence
StreakSmarter Pick
Jon Jones (USA)
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