UFC On Fuel 3: Mike Easton Vs Yves Jabouin Added To Virginia Card
by Matthew Roth on Feb 14, 2012 9:24 PM EST
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Mike Easton made his UFC debut at UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson late in 2011 in his hometown of Washington, D.C. Easton impressed the crowd with a second round stoppage over Byron Bloodworth. The arena was clearly behind the hometown hero. He followed up that victory with another, this time over Jared Papazian at UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller. It was a hard fought decision that showcased Easton's ability to dig deep and find a way to win. His opponent in Virginia is no stranger to the octagon.
Yves Jabouin followed many of his WEC peers to the UFC when the companies merged in 2011. Unsuccessful in his first fight, Jabouin made the decision to drop to Bantamweight in his next fight. Facing Ian Loveland, Jabouin earned a split decision in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 134. He continued his winning streak with a split decision win over Waled Watson in a fight that was back and forth for the full 15 minutes.
Both fighters are on two fight win streaks in the UFC and a win at UFC on Fuel 3 would elevate either fighter to the top 15 of the division. With Easton being a D.C. native, expect the crowd to heavily favor the team Lloyd Irvin member.
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Donald Cerrone vs Yves Edwards
Tom Lawlor vs Jason MacDonald
Amir Sadollah vs Jorge Lopez
Cody McKenzie vs Aaron Riley
Brad Tavares vs Don Yi Yang
Yves Jabouin vs Mike Easton
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This should be a fun fight. Jabouin is a very good striker, and Easton has massive power. I will go with Easton to win this one.
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massive power? easton stood toe to toe with his last opponent landing tons of clean strikes never to hurt him once
Jared Papazian is a pretty tough guy, and he has never lost by strikes in his MMA career.
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by chrisbboy82 on Feb 15, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Yves has poor cardio. Yves has a poor ground game. Easton is by no means a poor striker, and will capitalize on a faded yves for the sub in round 2/3
by the mexicutioners #1 fan on Feb 14, 2012 9:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I AINT PLAYIN WIT CHOO!!!!
I AINT PLAYIN!!! NO MORE TALK!!
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Misread this as...
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…and got really excited. Good fight anyway, but you can see why I would be disappointed.
Mike Easton is going to act like a beast leading up to the fight
Then outpoint his opponent to a decision while getting hit clean a couple time himself.
Tough fight to call
Easton will likely be riding another wave of hype when he returns to D.C. and Jabouin arguably lost the Walel Watson decision.
Split decision either way, me thinks.
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Should be a fun fight. I'd probably take Easton by decision.
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by Sweet Scientist on Feb 15, 2012 8:21 AM EST reply actions
What is the date for this event?
by fightersvizion on Feb 15, 2012 9:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Mike Easton reminds
a mini version of Lavar Johnson. lol. both very entertaining.
by Nodir Shermatov on Feb 15, 2012 10:10 AM EST reply actions
Sick ass card.
Easton probably gonna decision here.
Oh no you didn't.--Nick Ring
by NickRingp4pGOAT on Feb 15, 2012 12:57 PM EST reply actions
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