Maia v Jacare MMA

[Harry Evans]

What do you guys think would happen at this point if Maia and Jacare fought under UFC rules? The BJJ match was razor close, with Maia having a tiny edge, but that was long ago, in a gi, under IBJJF rules. I feel like they both adapt their game to no-gi about as perfectly as you can, and it would be exciting as hell.

I personally like Maia's game better, and enjoy watching him more, but I think Jacare wins a UD for 2 reasons. First, in MMA, if you pull guard and don't sub the guy, judges will give the guy on top the round. Second, Maia's striking has started to look a little better than before, but Jacare's has recently started to actually look good on his feet, so he could always use his ridiculous base to keep it on the feet.

Opinions?

[Justin H]

i think jacare, i love maia, he is one of my favorite fighters, but i just think jacare has improved his striking alot more than maia, and there ground game is close. but maia has improved his takedowns alot though, would be a great fight though

[Joe Friday]

i say souza... he seems a little more agggressive

[DesiCuellar]

jacare via savagery

[Eric Martinez]

Jacare via win.

[NelsonLucca]

jacare all day. his fight against tim kennedy showed that he doesnt even have to go to the ground. that fight was 5 rounds of jacare out striking tim kennedy. it was pretty impressive.