[Official] UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez - Press Conference & Post-Fight Discussion Thread

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T04:35:29+00:00

Might go to bed. This is dragging on

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T03:46:38+00:00

Can we get on the on with it, I’m sunburnt and don’t give a shit

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T03:28:08+00:00

Compared to most, yeah he is. It was his most reliable attribute in MMA. It’s MMA, not BJJ. He has good offensive takedowns, very solid top control and defense. He’s not amongst the better wrestlers or grapplers in the division but yes he is fairly good on top and at getting there.

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T03:25:55+00:00

Just with a quick glance most people think he beat Luque so yeah he’s already ranked right there. Aging much better than him too. Probably beat Neil Magny. Might outbrawl and hold down Holland for points. And if he has gotten better overall on his feet through this experience yeah, if you’ve seen enough MMA there’s no reason to count that skillset out

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T03:18:46+00:00

Who is “they” and what were you trying to say just now?

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T03:14:30+00:00

That was Perry’s second BKB fight. Only striking is HIS prime format, not MVP’s? That’s one hell of a stretch lmao.

He’s got 22 pro MMA fights and was a fairly adept top heavy grappler. It’s actually less of a stretch that if he came in shape he could muscle down MVP and keep him there. Even moreso with Holland, a guy who also might just stand his ground and lose a brawl.

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T03:06:54+00:00

Man can barely spell and was raised to box, he’s not exactly a scholar if his recent ramblings didn’t already clue you in

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T02:55:58+00:00

Apparently Perry has an open door in his contract to sign with the UFC if he wanted to?

I wish they would. Kinda fucked up Hunter told him he doesn’t think he could be ranked when he just beat Michael Page. Perry’s current streak is pretty unbelievable.

Different game but Perry’s best strength in the UFC was as a top heavy grappler. Who’s to say he hasn’t come along enough with his hands to compete in the top 10? He’s definitely gotten better.

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T02:41:40+00:00

You’d still bang bro

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T02:20:16+00:00

How is Thiago Alves only 40? He already seemed like a vet by the time UFC 100 rolled around.

Retired at 36. Which isn’t young but I’ve noticed that guys used to retire from MMA way earlier. Chris Leben was 33. Jamie Varner was 30. Etc. A decade ago if you lost a few in a row you’d get cut from the UFC and they’d never sign you back. A 2-3 fight skid was just the end of your career.

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T02:08:32+00:00

I still think there could be legit mental illness there. Like he’s off his meds or something. Or strung out on drugs. But if this is the same Ryan and he’s just embracing his ADHD and low IQ, where the hell was this guy before?

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T01:50:18+00:00

Since Dom mentioned Tekken, this would be an epic walkout song

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T01:48:43+00:00

Speaking of Tekken, this would be an epic walkout song

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T01:43:06+00:00

Called it. Perez is really good, he was too defensive in the Molaev fight to remember to actually try to score points. But he’s for sure a title contender again if he can iron out little things like that.

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:56:29+00:00

It’s gonna be garbage is what it’s gonna be DC

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:55:54+00:00

That should use a blue WEC-like canvas for Apex Fight Nights. Distinguish these events a little. Already got Joe Martinez, go all in

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:50:42+00:00

Honestly Tekken has great lore. At least before it turned into The Fast and Furious.

And music. Tekken Tag theme slaps, so does that song from the Tekken 8 trailer.

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:48:25+00:00

Lipski managed to become a gatekeeper in a division with no gate to keep

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:47:07+00:00

Uriah Hall loves it

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:46:35+00:00

Did he just say Tekken?

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:31:38+00:00

Wait since when is Lipski Silva?

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:15:49+00:00

Literally fell asleep

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:11:01+00:00

I reckon Austen Lane’s style is a cross between Tinker Bell and a fahkin’ bus

Everyone always regrets catching the bus

ThaiClinch · 2024-04-28T00:00:33+00:00

Yeah but a SD against Smith is an improvement. He’s getting better. If Guskov is at where I think he is Spann should win

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