UFC 249 On ESPN+ PPV [5/9] “Pandemic Of Violence” (Ferguson/Gaethje, Cejudo/Cruz, & More)

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Kokoro

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exactly. no level changes, just 5 rounds of him getting caught by counters. Imanari roll attempt shouldve came in the earlier rounds, or a regular ass takedown attempt/trip which undoubtedly throws gaethje off balance.

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He should’ve tried it earlier like y’all are saying but Justin’s takedown defense is the best in the division. Idk if that’s why he didn’t earlier or if it was pride or that dumbass Just Bleed mentality

That’s what intrigues me so much about this Khabib fight. This new version of Gaethje that can box a little bit, with power, leg kicks and great takedown defense.
 

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Justin a wrestler, its arguably his base. shyt was probably gonna be ugly there too.

When mentally on point I dont think Tony can beat this version of justin. :yeshrug: its really a miracle he made it this far
it maybe his base but he hasnt really had to use it in the UFC. he's been in brawl after brawl b4 tonight. Ferg watched old gaethje tape and refused to abandon that
 

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Justin a wrestler, its arguably his base. shyt was probably gonna be ugly there too.

When mentally on point I dont think Tony can beat this version of justin. :yeshrug: its really a miracle he made it this far
Tony has 10th planet bjj, perfectly made for Justin, a stiff wrestler, and he didn't show it once.

He did one silly roll when he was already wobbled. smh. terrible.
 

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I got Hawaiian roots but yeah you right, Like I said earlier.. having an elite chin can be More of a detriment than a positive, especially in MMA.
Right. I was just exaggerating but I don't think that narrative has done them any good. They start to rely on that too much and then some nights you'll fight someone who can keep up and won't stop punishing you. What good is being able to go 5 rounds, when you've taken 100 shots to the head and you lack the focus in the last round to finish :picard:
 

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Right. I was just exaggerating but I don't think that narrative has done them any good. They start to rely on that too much and then some nights you'll fight someone who can keep up and won't stop punishing you. What good is being able to go 5 rounds, when you've taken 100 shots to the head and you lack the focus in the last round to finish :picard:
shyt even long term.. James Toney has 0 KO Losses in 90 motherfukken fights.. and he can barely form a coherent sentence :francis:
 

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I think Tony may have tried mixing it up if that uppercut hadn't dropped Justin too.

Dude was fighting on autopilot after the 3rd was over though. And with his legs scrambled, I doubt he could've got a take down even if he wanted to... Tony was still landing shots standing up. He just lost every exchange and the margin widened as the fight went on.

Hell of a fight man. fukk
 
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