The problem with an unorthodox style like Tony's, is when you get into trouble it rarely offers a way out except through something spectacular like an Iminari Roll.
Was painfully evident in the Gaethje fight especially, had no answer for the boxing and leg kicks, any of his explosiveness had been obliterated and lacked the defensive ability to either stay light on the front foot to check kicks, or to clinch up with Justin to recover from the bigger shots.
I think Izzy retains the belt against Whittaker. Bobby has improved a lot since the last fight I just can't see him finishing Izzy and if it does go to points Izzy is the type of fighter is very tough to beat on points (at MW).
Usman or Covington then? My moneys on Usman, think he's so much better than he was during their first match.
Usman is just an absolute beast, but the again so is Covington. First fight was an absolute banger, so will be interesting to see how this one goes. Maybe Covington will try to wrestle more.
Usman, Rose, Gaethje. Likewise i think Usman has improved since the the first fight. All three are close and could go either way. Last week was a great card as well.
Chandler just relies on those bombs, nearly worked mind but Gaethje as well as being a bit nuts is far superior technically. Cracking fight.
Thought Rose fought nearly the perfect fight, barely did a thing wrong. Was surprised to see how good Zhang was on the ground, would be good to see a trilogy some point down the line.
Got to give props to Colby for hanging in but I just don't really know what the gameplan was. He's never had knockout power and certainly won't work against Usman, granted it's not exactly easy to take him down either so you then are left with out working him but Colby just didn't throw enough. If that fight happens another 100 times it'll go the exact same way.
Its a shame Colby is actually quite good, because the bloke is a complete c**t. Hopefully Edwards puts away Masvidal, then we can have Usman vs Edwards & Colby vs Masvidal. The build up to the latter will be insane!
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Was painfully evident in the Gaethje fight especially, had no answer for the boxing and leg kicks, any of his explosiveness had been obliterated and lacked the defensive ability to either stay light on the front foot to check kicks, or to clinch up with Justin to recover from the bigger shots.
Really happy for Moreno.
Adesanya doesn't really have any competition.
What a weirdo Vettori is! Never thought i would see a successful guard pull in mma. 😳
As he said himself "they have power, I have precision" and for me that is his #1 asset.
He should retire now, that was so cringey after the fight.
And I loved every second of it.
I was hoping he would get knocked out against the "Proper Twelve" pillar cushion that was in there.
Lewis v Volkov is the fight that made me fall in love with the UFC.
Heart says Lewis, head says Gane.
Silly having an interim title btw.
Usman for me, though. Reckon it'll be another war but Usman with the KO.
Thought Rose fought nearly the perfect fight, barely did a thing wrong. Was surprised to see how good Zhang was on the ground, would be good to see a trilogy some point down the line.
Got to give props to Colby for hanging in but I just don't really know what the gameplan was. He's never had knockout power and certainly won't work against Usman, granted it's not exactly easy to take him down either so you then are left with out working him but Colby just didn't throw enough. If that fight happens another 100 times it'll go the exact same way.
Maybe i'm in the minority, but i wanted to see the fight because i knew he'll be a threat to Usman and not because of his comments? 🤷🏻♂️