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bumdujour
01-12-2009, 09:46 AM
two top welters. fitch is the stronger/bigger guy...........but i think bjj advantage to shields.

could shields pull it off????
québecwarrior
01-12-2009, 12:11 PM
No, Fitch will pick him apart on their feet, even if Fitch aint top class for striking.
If Fitch dont want to go to the ground, he wont.
Shields's standing is too weak.
Beebs
01-12-2009, 12:18 PM
It's a good matchup that would determine the #3 welterweight in the world.

Shields beat Fitch in a grappling match a few years ago, but I think Fitch would take an MMA fight.
jimmie
01-12-2009, 12:19 PM
I give Fitch a advantage with his superior strikes.
BewareofDawg
01-12-2009, 12:27 PM
Why isn't Fitch #2 WW in the world? He holds a win over the #2 guy and only lost to the #1.
bumdujour
01-12-2009, 01:40 PM
Why isn't Fitch #2 WW in the world? He holds a win over the #2 guy and only lost to the #1.


he is the number two guy. just ufc dont think so. check out mmaweekly. they have him at number two.........and rightfully so.
Sweet Pea
01-12-2009, 02:21 PM
Fitch's superior striking would give him the clear edge, as his wrestling is good enough to negate Shield's superior BJJ. Fitch by UD.
Beebs
01-12-2009, 11:26 PM
Why isn't Fitch #2 WW in the world? He holds a win over the #2 guy and only lost to the #1.

He is probably the second best, I was just giving Thiago Alves the #2 spot because he is the current contender.
bumdujour
01-13-2009, 05:55 AM
yeah, i also figured that the striking would be the difference. his wrestling background and superior strength would allow him to defend against takedown attemps. and on his feet, he´d hold the edge.

fitch by ud.
BewareofDawg
01-13-2009, 09:14 AM
He is probably the second best, I was just giving Thiago Alves the #2 spot because he is the current contender.
No I wasn't arguing with you specifically. I think the current rankings have him at 3 also. Just pointing out the point. :good
Tyga
01-14-2009, 01:37 AM
It's a good matchup that would determine the #3 welterweight in the world.

Shields beat Fitch in a grappling match a few years ago, but I think Fitch would take an MMA fight.

Exactly.

Even though Fitch was recently awarded his BJJ black belt, Shields is by far a better Jiu Jitsu artist. But I give the standing advantage to Fitch. I think Jon's elite wrestling ability will negate Shields get the fight to the ground. I would take Fitch by decision.