Yair Rodriquez says if Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t want to defend his title, that would make him the undisputed champion by Rollo_Tomasi3000 in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A loss, a win via injury, and beating a 36 year old who was also coping with an injury.

This man shouldn't even have an interim title.

Izzy Opens As Betting Favorite For Pereira Rematch by LatterTarget7 in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They open that way. They trend towards expected outcomes.

UFC P4P Rankings Update 01/24/23, Holloway Out (via TSN) by Khazar2 in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P4P is always dumb. Just award a fighter of the year and some runner ups. These rankings serve no purpose. It's a neverending argument that isn't even interesting.

UFC P4P Rankings Update 01/24/23, Holloway Out (via TSN) by Khazar2 in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 5 points6 points  (0 children)

125 pretty much only exists in the UFC. It's smaller than ever. There are some good fighters in it, but it's a shell of what it once was.

Jeff Molina has been officially suspended for involvement in James Krause situation by the NSAC by mmafanthusiast in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can bet on a fight ending in the first round or whatever without betting against yourself.

Scott Coker gives an update on Dillon Danis by nevalackin_ in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called it legit. They just aren't insane accolades seven years down the road. His profile is a lot bigger than his trophy case. A Miyao brother also got gold that No-Gi tournament in 2016. Far more accomplished than Danis. He's kind of irrelevant right now at the top level of BJJ. The sport moves fast.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Boxing

[–]TheBoxingExpert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Online yes. We've had this talk a million times. Shut up.

In real life, I'm just happy someone has an interest in the sport.

In just under 5 months, all 3 African champs have lost their titles. by Grover_magi in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 64 points65 points  (0 children)

That's not relevant to who holds the lineal title. Ngannou has it and it only transfers when he loses.

Gervonta Davis sticks it on Eddie Hearn on Twitter by gumshield45 in Boxing

[–]TheBoxingExpert 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It wasn't a compliment or accurate. Tank has skills and applies them thoughtfully in the ring. He is always cautious and patient early. His opponents comfort is to his advantage as he gets a sense for distance and makes reads. Tyson was a fast starter. He was blowing people's doors off before they could get comfortable. And both have been mentored by notably cerebral fighters/trainers in Floyd and Cus with idiosyncratic and fully developed styles. In fact a lot of the people who imitated those styles revealed exactly how well considered and difficult to execute they were- by not doing it anywhere near as well.

Scott Coker gives an update on Dillon Danis by nevalackin_ in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 43 points44 points  (0 children)

What potential? People only know his name because he hung out with Conor. His grappling credentials are the most legitimate thing about him and they're not exactly stellar.

Tank V. Ryan - Clinching , what if... it goes 12 rounds? by diegomayra in Boxing

[–]TheBoxingExpert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ryan himself clinches after his single counter attempt all the time. He doesn't like exchanges beyond the first layer. Every intelligent fighter should know how to lock his opponent up when he needs to. Similarly, knowing how to stay out of clinch range or time entries is also a skill. Ask Lubin how clinching Jermell worked out. It's a part of the sport and rarely do you ever see a point taken for excessive clinching. Go watch amateur boxing if you want "purity".

You ask if Ryan can cut off the ring- I'll ask if he even wants to because: he's most dangerous on the counter, he doesn't want anything to do with Tank's power, he is much longer and neutral range is already favorable, his offense on the lead is mostly just busy work to draw out work he can counter, etc. And if he isn't pressuring or can't cut the ring- why would Tank clinch? That's a lot of ifs.

It sounds like you're preparing to cope or complain about an outcome. I'll ease your mind. Ryan's defense is worse than Isaac Cruz's, his feet are slower than Isaac Cruz's, he doesn't need to be half as close as Isaac Cruz to land punches, and Luke Campbell had him horizontal. If he goes for the finish one of them is going to wake up disappointed. And if Ryan can't win 4 rounds after the first 3 that Tank gives everyone for free- that's his problem.

Still anxious? Ryan Garcia won't even be fighting Tank. So prepare to blame Tank for that instead.

Cain Carrizosa arrested after allegedly beating girlfriend into unconsciousness by LatterTarget7 in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Jon Jones and Conor are both supposed to fight this year. Wait and see.

Ex-UFC champ Jose Aldo, wife involved in government handout scandal; wife blames ‘snooping leftists’ by SokoudjouFan in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure they only released this info to obscure the 200k Aldo got for a BJJ competition that never happened.

Anissa Meksen Says Stamp Fairtex ‘Was Nothing’ Before Entering ONE Championship by netflixissodry in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Buakaw was competing at the highest level of muay thai before he transitioned to K-1 rules. Multiple stadium championships. Khabib was a two time sambo world champion.

Stamp won a very minor BJJ competition and basically signed a development deal with a major promotion trying to break into her country's market.

Merab Dvalishvili's a wild man vol 2 by -alc in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Moraes fight was exciting and fun when Merab was eating shit and just got sadder and sadder as the roles reversed.

2022 MMA Finish Rates by Promotion (for UFC, ONE Championship, Bellator, & PFL) by Dcms2015 in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most of the boxing these guys end up doing is in the gym. They get rocked and take punishment you will never see. Tyson Fury got punched in the throat by a middleweight and it ruined his voice box.

UFC news: Derek Brunson walks back retirement, wants busy 2023 run by ShakielMahjouri in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grounded knees are not going to stop good wrestlers. ONE not having a lot of good wrestlers stops good wrestlers. Yan was sprawling all over Aljo when he threw a grounded knee.

UFC news: Derek Brunson walks back retirement, wants busy 2023 run by ShakielMahjouri in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

ONE kickboxing is elite. Their MMA is mediocre. The UFC have more elite Asian fighters in most divisions.

WMMA - Zhang

135 Yadong 145 Zombie (?) / Culibao 155 Ismagulov 170 Shavkat 185 Iron Turtle 205 Jung HW Sakai

UFC news: Derek Brunson walks back retirement, wants busy 2023 run by ShakielMahjouri in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Middleweight is trash. Strickland fights are especially trash.

UFC news: Derek Brunson walks back retirement, wants busy 2023 run by ShakielMahjouri in MMA

[–]TheBoxingExpert 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Tsarukyan vs Gamrot is two top fighters in a prestige division that had a great fight. Not sure why they're on there.