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Old 10-23-2006, 01:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Shinya Aoki Vs Gilbert Melendez...

I happen to like both fighters, but, Is Aoki about to tear melendez a new orifice?, or am i underestimating melendez?

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I think this will be a really good fight, Melendez is definitely a contender. But I still think Aoki takes it unanimous or split decision.
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Old 10-23-2006, 01:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Aoki is a bigger dude, i think that will be the difference in the fight. Close one though.
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Aoki is a bigger dude, i think that will be the difference in the fight. Close one though.
I thought Meledez was bigger? perhaps i'm being confused by the Spandex trousers, lol. It make him look ultra thin
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Old 10-23-2006, 01:59 PM   #6 (permalink)

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great fight
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I happen to like both fighters, but, Is Aoki about to tear melendez a new orifice?, or am i underestimating melendez?
I think you are completely underestimating Gil. I said in a different thread, that we have seen the full extent of Aoki's brilliance, but I don't think we have seen Gil at his best. I think he can take it to the next level, and I'm betting on him to win the fight
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I thought Meledez was bigger? perhaps i'm being confused by the Spandex trousers, lol. It make him look ultra thin
Aoki is coming down from WW so he is the bigger dude, Gil is a natural 155er
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I thought Meledez was bigger? perhaps i'm being confused by the Spandex trousers, lol. It make him look ultra thin

I think they are about even in size. Aoki is probably more ripped but Gilbert may be an inch taller. Both are big 160lbs fighters. I say Aoki via a sick submission.
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This one will be a spectacular match, Aoki's takedowns arent that great so his sub will have to come from his back, cuz Gil's wrestling is underestimated. I want to say Gil's going to take it, but I know that Aoki is ridiculous with the subs, and creative, he might pull something out that Gil wont see. I cant choose, I like both of them and cheer for each when they face different fighters.
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