UFC 110 Preview: Can George Sotiropoulos Get Past Joe Daddy?
by Kelvin Hunt on Feb 17, 2010 8:00 AM EST
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Sotiropoulos talks Joe Stevenson to the Las Vegas Sun:
"It's just a brand. A fighter's name and his fighting quality are two separate things," Sotoripoulos said. "Just because people don't know my name doesn't mean I'm not a serious threat.
"If (Stevenson) doesn't realize that, he's going to have a problem on his hands. He already has a problem on his hands."
Sotoripoulos is on quite a roll, finishing all four his opponents since appearing as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter. However, Stevenson will present Sotoripoulos with the needed upgrade in competition to make it to that next level of UFC lightweights. Sotoripoulos is very well rounded as is Stevenson, but he should enjoy a reach advantage although Stevenson made be the more powerful of the two. It's a great match up that could feature many transitions on the ground and solid exchanges while standing. I would not be surprised to see Sotiropoulos give Stevenson all he can handle.
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“Just because people don’t know my name doesn’t mean I’m not a serious threat”
I totally agree with him. How often is a fighter dismissed because he didn’t fight so-and-so or because he’s not affliated with this organization or that training camp. Usually just bs to me. I personally LOVE when a relatively unknown guy or fighter that is not UFC-branded comes in and “SHOCK” the world by beating up the name brand fighter.
Beautiful Examples:
- Silva over Leben, subsequently Franklin
- Daley over Kampmann
- Alexander over Jardine
. . . then again I also love when the opposite occurs - O’Brien over Herring
- Belcher over Kang
Oh yeah, Joe Stevenson will have SERIOUS problems if he can not effectively close the distance on Sotiropoulos’ reach. George’s ground game is very entertaining and formidable.
yes, some times I'm an old curmudgeon
Nah.
Joe Daddy is a black belt himself. He doesn’t have George’s level of submission ability but he has more than enough submission defense to avoid those armbar attempts. Besides, Joe’s wrestling is on another level. He’s going to pound on George for 3 rounds and walk away with a lopsided decision or a TKO. Whichever comes earlier.
by cauliflower_ears on Feb 17, 2010 9:25 AM EST reply actions
I think
Stevenson will take this via decision…as cauliflower said…Joe’s wrestling is better.
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I don’t know if Stevenson will control George like he controlled Diaz. Different fighter.
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by VeeisAnimated on Feb 17, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
True
Stevenson is strong as hell though…while Sotiropoulos is active from the bottom….Stevenson should be able to avoid his attacks.
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by Kelvin Hunt on Feb 17, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Stevenson gameplans correctly
uses his black belt defensively and controls Sotiropoulos with his wrestling, Stevenson 30-27 UD.
i'm taking george s. he is the only dog who i think will win in the top 5 fights this weekend.
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by wolfmanshowlforever on Feb 17, 2010 4:51 PM EST reply actions
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