Essential The Official MMA Thread

[LinusCaldwell]

He doesn’t have to be elite in anything, it’s a old flabby division. Jacare, Yoel, Weidman, Luke. All out of their primes with suspect chins and suspect cardio. That’s half your division right there.

And why would Whittaker not stand with Kelvin? He’s gonna grapple with a former state champion wrestler?

Yes because Whittaker is naturally bigger than him would use the Weidman approach

 

[curz]

Yes because Whittaker is naturally bigger than him would use the Weidman approach

Weidmans one of the best wrestlers in the UFC period though. He was even giving Luke and Mousasi problems before gassing.

Cant see Whittaker trying to duplicate that. But interesting thought

 

[jackswstd]

Yes because Whittaker is naturally bigger than him would use the Weidman approach

Whitaker is not a big MW. I don't think in a fight against Kelvin he would have a strength or size advantage, and Kelvin's boxing is better IMO.

 

[aceboon]

Yes because Whittaker is naturally bigger than him would use the Weidman approach

I question if you've seen Whittaker fight much if you think that

 

[The G.O.D II]

Whittaker is cool but he isn't elite in anything I think he's beatable but he has heart and no real weakness right now... I prefer Rockhold in that match up. I would even take Kelvin but Whittaker won't stand too long against him.

He’s knocking Rockhold out if Luke is still lackadaisical like he was against Branch. Whittaker is beast right now. Romero couldn’t barely get him down and he’s Olympic level. None of those dudes have his speed, power, or boxing. I don’t think any of those old dudes can take him. Not even Kelvin who’s solid himself but way too hittable. I want to see that roided out Vitor clone against Whittaker

 

[The axe murderer]

This is demoralising as hell. 21 takedowns

 

[LinusCaldwell]

He’s knocking Rockhold out if Luke is still lackadaisical like he was against Branch. Whittaker is beast right now. Romero couldn’t barely get him down and he’s Olympic level. None of those dudes have his speed, power, or boxing. I don’t think any of those old dudes can take him. Not even Kelvin who’s solid himself but way too hittable. I want to see that roided out Vitor clone against Whittaker

I think Rockhold can take a punch he does get emotional and can fight irrationally tho... but I don't see him fighting irrational against Robert. Robert doesn't trash talk. Kelvin has better boxing though and I believe he would get better of the exchanges.

 

[storyteller]

UFC 219: Woman against Machine

Preview for UFC 219 up. I'm goin' bold on Holly vs Cyborg fam, I think Holly's footwork could outlast Cyborg's gas tank...my confidence will dwindle if Cyborg looks comfortable making weight though.

 

[aceboon]

WE LIVE

@trick

 

[aceboon]

Already the best striker in the MW division, if his defensive/counter wrestling and grappling is up to par he's gonna be taking heads off.

 

[aceboon]

Look @ that distance control..

 

[curz]

Already the best striker in the MW division, if his defensive/counter wrestling and grappling is up to par he's gonna be taking heads off.

Thats a big "IF" and middleweight is home to some of the best grapplers in the entire sport

 

[LinusCaldwell]

@storyteller

 

[trick]

WE LIVE

@trick

FINALLY



He's the anti MVP

Heard bellator got rid of jimmy Smith too. Not against it tbh, his banter got awkward during fights and he hasn't really offered any real insights during fights. He had zero chemistry with Mauro and Goldberg

 

[aceboon]

Thats a big "IF" and middleweight is home to some of the best grapplers in the entire sport

He's miles ahead of Saki, but he should be matched up in a similar fashion, give him some guys who are inclined to stand to start off with and let him stunt on them. If a dude like Eryk Anders can start off 2-0 in MW and get a headliner spot in his 3rd appearance, Izzy should be able to do the same with more flair.