Why don't you like either guy Reg? They are both fairly humble, extremely dedicated and disciplined, highly skilled, refreshingly professional, world-class fighters. I understand why people hate Anderson Silva, I do too. And I also know why people hate Brock Lesnar, because I do too. But Shogun and Jones are guys I have trouble understanding dislike for.
LK, I was talking with some guys in the gym (mma, not Gold's) and we all agree that wrestling and athleticism go to Jones, but BJJ and striking go to Shogun. The way they match up make it a very intriguing fight, because even if Jones takes him down, will he be able to do anything with it? And if Shogun can stuff the takedown attempts, will he be fast enough, and more importantly, close enough, to land any big punches? I am excited about this fight because I expect it to be exciting, not a 5 round dancing fiasco like Silva vs. Maia (which was Silva's shit-talking, ring-running, cage-circling, pussy-ass fault, not Maia's).
Prediction : Someone will win by TKO stoppage, and I'll take Jones by ground-n-pound, but it could just as easily be a TKO standing up by Shogun. 24 hours and counting.......