JaguarCrazy2832 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 All this talking between these 2 LWs is great and makes for good headlines but they better make weight and stay healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/25/2018 at 7:55 AM, JaguarCrazy2832 said: Usman vs Ponzinibbio(sp?) thats a good uptick in talent for Usman I love Ponzi, but I think Usman takes it. We need to see if there's anyone in the division who can nullify Kamaru's wrestling. I don't think Ponzi can, to be honest. He needs to hurt Usman really early, before there's a chance for the fight to go to the ground, because once that happens once it's probably over, ala the Meek fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'd love to see Usman vs Maia. two best grapplers in the division, Usman's top control vs Maia's BJJ. It would be a treat to watch. Just schedule it somewhere with the least ignorant fans, so we don't get boos every time it goes to the ground. Japan would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Buckrock101 said: I'd love to see Usman vs Maia. two best grapplers in the division, Usman's top control vs Maia's BJJ. It would be a treat to watch. Just schedule it somewhere with the least ignorant fans, so we don't get boos every time it goes to the ground. Japan would be great. And i guess you got to do it fairly soon right? Maia is gonna be 41 soon and if he isnt in title contention its not that unlikely to think he’d retire in a while. Sadly you’re right it cant be in the US or they will boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11sanchez11 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Garry Tonon, one of the best bjj practitioners in the world, getting it done with his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Yeah, I watched that card. Tonon's fight was interesting. I don't know just how much of a can Corminal was, but Tonon definitely seemed to want to make a point of winning it with his hands. He did look pretty sharp. Early on he was kinda wild, I felt like a sharper opponent would have countered and made him pay, but Garry settled down a bit as it went on. Caught him with that beautiful right hand over the top in the video. Apparently he trains with some of the best, part of the Danaher Death Squad, so that bodes well for him going forward. He's also only 26... for reference, Daniel Cormier was 29 (I believe) when he started training MMA. Really excited to see how Tonon moves on in MMA. It means a lot that he was so serious in finishing this fight with his hands (and elbows). If he was just in it to get his feet wet, he could've subbed this guy a bunch of times in that fight. Definitely sends a message that he's serious about being a complete mixed martial artist. I can't wait to see him against a guy who really provides a test, so we get a chance to see the jiu jitsu in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 8 hours ago, Buckrock101 said: Yeah, I watched that card. Tonon's fight was interesting. I don't know just how much of a can Corminal was, but Tonon definitely seemed to want to make a point of winning it with his hands. He did look pretty sharp. Early on he was kinda wild, I felt like a sharper opponent would have countered and made him pay, but Garry settled down a bit as it went on. Caught him with that beautiful right hand over the top in the video. Apparently he trains with some of the best, part of the Danaher Death Squad, so that bodes well for him going forward. He's also only 26... for reference, Daniel Cormier was 29 (I believe) when he started training MMA. Really excited to see how Tonon moves on in MMA. It means a lot that he was so serious in finishing this fight with his hands (and elbows). If he was just in it to get his feet wet, he could've subbed this guy a bunch of times in that fight. Definitely sends a message that he's serious about being a complete mixed martial artist. I can't wait to see him against a guy who really provides a test, so we get a chance to see the jiu jitsu in action. I dont know him but look forward to keeping track of him. I just hope he doesnt get caught up with standup and lose when he could sub someone on the ground ala Dern/RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekay414 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 9:58 PM, Buckrock101 said: Yeah, I watched that card. Tonon's fight was interesting. I don't know just how much of a can Corminal was, but Tonon definitely seemed to want to make a point of winning it with his hands. He did look pretty sharp. Early on he was kinda wild, I felt like a sharper opponent would have countered and made him pay, but Garry settled down a bit as it went on. Caught him with that beautiful right hand over the top in the video. Apparently he trains with some of the best, part of the Danaher Death Squad, so that bodes well for him going forward. He's also only 26... for reference, Daniel Cormier was 29 (I believe) when he started training MMA. Really excited to see how Tonon moves on in MMA. It means a lot that he was so serious in finishing this fight with his hands (and elbows). If he was just in it to get his feet wet, he could've subbed this guy a bunch of times in that fight. Definitely sends a message that he's serious about being a complete mixed martial artist. I can't wait to see him against a guy who really provides a test, so we get a chance to see the jiu jitsu in action. Tonon's potential is sky high, man. Especially if the hands are legit. I'd like to see him get down to 155 (ONE's LW division is 170) because I don't think he's really big enough to handle upper tier WWs in bigger circuits but, man, he's gonna be damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Quote Kattar vs Moicano: UFC 223’s Forgotten Bout The top two fights for the UFC’s upcoming pay-per-view card in Brooklyn, New York promise to be one of the most exciting main/co-main combinations of the year. A strawweight title rematch in the co-main, as long-time champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk attempts to win back her belt against Rose Namajunas, while the main event features undefeated Dagestani wrecking machine Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on Tony Ferguson, the interim champion riding a 10-fight win streak. The two opening bouts should be action-packed too - former champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis dueling submission ace Michael Chiesa, and perennially exciting warriors Paul Felder and Al Iaquinta opening the main card. Sandwiched in the middle is a fight that is getting very little attention by comparison. Renato Moicano and Calvin Kattar are two names that are largely unknown to the average fan, despite owning a combined professional record of 29-3-1, including one UFC loss between them. These two rising featherweight contenders are set to put on a high-level clash, one that is sure to be of great importance to the division going forward. The Fighters Boston’s Kattar will make his third appearance when he walks into the Octagon on April 7th. In his previous two bouts, he defeated featherweight staple Andre Fili by unanimous decision, before handing dangerous Shane Burgos his first professional loss via TKO in a fight of the night in Kattar’s home state, at UFC 220 in January. Kattar impressed in his debut fight, but showed he was the real deal in January in a back and forth war with Burgos, who at the time was one of the most dangerous and fast rising contenders in the division. Kattar displays a very well-rounded striking game, with a wide array of calm, accurate strikes that play into his really impressive conditioning and durability. 28 year old Brazilian Moicano was just a step or two away from true title contention before his previous fight against Brian Ortega - who just so happens to be the hottest property in the 145 lb division right now. He held an impressive decision win over seasoned veteran Jeremy Stephens, an undefeated record, and a well-rounded game based around strong kicks and lightning fast counters. He dropped that fight after a massive tactical error, choosing to initiate a takedown on the UFC’s best submission specialist, but the fight really showed the incredible chin and durability of Ortega, more so than any major shortcomings in Moicano’s game. He’ll be coming out to prove a point that he still belongs in the title picture. After all, he does hold a recent win over Stephens, ranked number 5 in the division and most likely one win away from a title shot. The Matchup Both fighters are coming off of fight of the night honors, and looking at how their styles match up, they may be in contention for the award again. Both have shown a strong willingness to stand and trade in close quarters - although Moicano displayed a very defensive game plan against Stephens, he likely won’t be so afraid of Kattar’s power. We should see the version that fought Ortega, looking to throw hard with 3/4/5 strike counters. Kattar may have an advantage the longer the fight goes. Against Andre Fili he started slow, only to stay strong through rounds two and three, while Fili began to wilt. Similarly he was able to pull out a third round finish against Burgos, although Hurricane Shane’s pressure appeared to wear on Kattar in the second round of their fight. Moicano though tends to throw everything into his combinations, which wears on his gas tank as the round goes on. Kattar’s style is much more efficient, valuing the accuracy of his strikes as opposed to raw power. It’s important for him that he sticks to this, as he does get carried away at times, winging big hooks and uppercuts that will be easily countered in this matchup. The key for Moicano is to utilize his wider array of tools, in particular his kicking game. The most underused part of his game, he displays beautiful kicks from both sides, a snapping rear kick from the right side that he uses to attack high or low, and a smooth switch kick from the lead left side, perfectly hidden in amongst his hand combinations. He should be able to cause some discomfort for Kattar’s boxing-based style. Moicano also has an accomplished ground game, complete with a black belt in BJJ and a strong takedown game. His willingness to fight on the ground got him in trouble against Ortega, but Kattar won’t present the same danger off of his back. Expect Moicano to look for takedowns towards the end of each round, but he may also look to take the fight to the ground much earlier, if he believes he’ll have a large advantage in this area. Kattar on the other hand will be looking to counter any takedown attempts with right hands, either uppercuts or over the top, the two strikes he used to finish Burgos. The featherweight division right now is one of the deepest and most stacked in the game, with seasoned veterans, exciting prospects and tough veterans on the rise, all competing to make it to title contention. Currently Holloway and Ortega are sitting at the top of the division, two of the hottest fighters in the entire promotion. Whoever takes out their fight and comes out with the belt will have a host of hungry fighters who want their shot, and the winner of Kattar vs Moicano may well be just one or two wins away. A piece of advice - if you need to choose a moment during the card to go to the bathroom, get food, or move away from the TV for any reason, make sure it’s not during this fight. Just something I wrote up for a site on Kattar-Moicano at 223. Super excited for this fight, both these guys are crazy underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 This is pure gold. I don't care what anyone says, Khabib's trash talking is the #1 p4p best trashing talking in MMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Buckrock101 said: This is pure gold. I don't care what anyone says, Khabib's trash talking is the #1 p4p best trashing talking in MMA Duck billed platypus Khabib trashing Tony’s English Khabib repeatedly saying Interim champ I love this ? Khabib’s trash talk has gotten better but Tony is still smooth with it Cant wait for this fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuy82 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 16 hours ago, Buckrock101 said: This is pure gold. I don't care what anyone says, Khabib's trash talking is the #1 p4p best trashing talking in MMA Hahaha hope Khabib wins this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 lost it completely when Khabib was like "I think he clean some house" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 7 hours ago, Buckrock101 said: lost it completely when Khabib was like "I think he clean some house" That was classic. I love how he trashes Tony's English even though I can barely understand WTH Khabib is saying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrock101 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 6:37 PM, JaguarCrazy2832 said: That was classic. I love how he trashes Tony's English even though I can barely understand WTH Khabib is saying lol I dunno, Khabib's grammar and syntax are a little messed up, but he still makes a whole lot more sense than Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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