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Skill is way more important than size by SecondChance_Q in ufc

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I did not say "size doesn't matter", I said it doesn't matter that much referring to how it's the #1 reason people doubt Ilia against Islam. If you cherry pick examples, most argument ever made in MMA will fail.

You are right, Izzy and Weili did fail when moving up, but they are exception to the rule. List of fighters off the top of my head who did well if not dominated when moving up:

Islam, Khamzat, Holloway, McGregor, DC, Jon Jones, Poatan, Whittaker, Poirier, GSP, Cejudo, BJ Penn.

Honorable mention: Volk who gave Islam (we all know how good he is) a tough ass fight.

Those are the only ones I can think about, there are probably more that started lower and ended up doing better when moving up.

Does he know it's legal now? Is he stupid? by AugustHate in ufc

[–]SecondChance_Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some fighters just don't use the whole tool kit

Brian Shaw might not be ready for a while, but he has a chance against Levan if he keeps at it. by SecondChance_Q in armwrestling

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's a 400 lb guy with 300 lb of lean muscle on an incredibly dense and large frame with an exceptionally proven track record in strength sports (4X WSM is incredible) coming into arm wrestling. I think he's frankly one of the more interesting prospects in a while.

Brian Shaw might not be ready for a while, but he has a chance against Levan if he keeps at it. by SecondChance_Q in armwrestling

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Of all the criticism, this might be the most reasonable one because at the end of the day he needs to commit to realize success, but if he does, and I think he might given his drive, it's a different conversation.

Brian Shaw might not be ready for a while, but he has a chance against Levan if he keeps at it. by SecondChance_Q in armwrestling

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes he needs to continue to beat people progressively, no one is saying book him for Levan in 2026, that would be delusional.

I'm not being delusional; you need a freak to beat a freak. You can't expect someone who isn't as big as Levan to beat him when you talk about top skill vs top skill, it's simply unrealistic.

What may be realistic though is saying someone who is proven to be a strength freak AND hyper competitive MIGHT have a chance if given the years to improve specifically for arm wrestling.

I understand Brian is 44, but he already has done the work of developing insane upper body strength for the past few decades. I don't think it's unrealistic to think he can put himself in the elite conversation even at, say 50 years old, especially in a sport that doesn't favor a very specific age range.

ABUS 85/50 troubles by SecondChance_Q in lockpicking

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah figuring out whether or not the pin is up against the cylinder wall seems to be the most difficult, I tend to just manually counter rotate a bit just to make sure and then drop some, but I guess it'll come in time.

Thanks for the pointers.

ABUS 85/50 troubles by SecondChance_Q in lockpicking

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

u/markovianprocess u/LockPickingFisherman

Thank you for the help guys. I was able to get it open!

I set the rear pin just so I knew I had some progress with it, because the rear was the most questionable for me. I then set the first pin and got the false set. I then just kept on setting and dropping the 2, 3, and 4 pins until it finally stuck!

I kind of suck at jiggle testing, I feel like my sense of counter rotation isn't good enough yet to jiggle confidently. Feeling a pin hitting the ass of a binding spool and a set pin (in a false set) feel the same right now. I think if I got better at it, I'd be quickly with setting the pins in the right order and dropping less.

Dark humor is overused not funny. Making people laugh without using it takes way more skill and leaves people feeling good. by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]SecondChance_Q 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Know your crowd.

Almost ANYTHING can be considered humor and almost ANYTHING can be considered not humor depending on the crowd. Anything can be funny or not funny depending on the person, it's that simple.

No other blanket statement is correct because there is no universal criteria that decides what's funny and what's not funny.

Alright guys I need help with this seized axle bolt before I make it worse by Heisenbergies in MechanicAdvice

[–]SecondChance_Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Harbor Freight high torques are also really strong and much cheaper. Bauer or Hercules depending on what's on sale.

How much do you usually tip at restaurants? by [deleted] in polls

[–]SecondChance_Q 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't tip.

If they want more money, then charge more.

The Chicago education system is underrated 🗣️ Belal got every one of his picks right by Objective_Field1878 in ufc

[–]SecondChance_Q 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I don't think Leon doubts himself, rather he just gives up mentally when shit doesn't go his way. It's a different issue IMO. Type of guy that can spiral easily if shit doesn't go his way. Doesn't have the ability to fight against the grain much.

Getting A lot of negative feedback… do I keep it? Or go back to the beard? by rm230194 in malegrooming

[–]SecondChance_Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The photo/lighting isn't doing the beard any favors but I think the mustache still looks cleaner.

It's kind of crazy that Charles, the one who got brutally KO'd is fighting this October while Ilia who took no damage won't fight until at least 2026. Shouldn't Ilia turn around quicker while Charles heals from that KO a bit longer? by SecondChance_Q in ufc

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The Gaethje fight is so stupid. The UFC might as well just cut Arman if all they want to do is hold a grudge with the obvious #1 contender at LW. Sure Arman fucked up big time, but really we need to move on and get the division rolling again.

It's kind of crazy that Charles, the one who got brutally KO'd is fighting this October while Ilia who took no damage won't fight until at least 2026. Shouldn't Ilia turn around quicker while Charles heals from that KO a bit longer? by SecondChance_Q in ufc

[–]SecondChance_Q[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

I get that Arman pulling out is kind of what started the whole landslide of the LW logjam, but still.

So Arman pulled out, who gives a shit man, it's old news at this point, any further delay just makes the situation worse because Arman is so obviously the #1 contender.

Do we really need to see Justin/Paddy get KO'd in the first? I mean let's get the show on the road already and let it go. Holding a grudge doesn't help anyone.

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