The MMA thread

[lemmingjames]

The supplement market is fairly regulated though, in this country you cant buy some over the counter pre-workouts (im using this as an example) as theyve got something banned in them by the UK Government, despite it having USDA approval.

If it comes from the bigger labs its will be regulated (generally). Have you seen Bigger Stronger documentary on youtube where he makes his own and sells it at an expo?

If a fighter is taking under the counter supplements then how are you meant to regulate something 'illegal'?

[ben5575]

Just in case anybody was in any doubt about just how much leg kicks hurt, a couple of shots of Melendez's legs from after the fight.

[FredClogs]

The gadelha vs okami is pretty brutal, crikey, well worth a watch.

I'm a 3 year 4 stripe white belt bjj and I haven't been caught by that choke for a long time. Poor showing in the main event.

[Don1]

It was a little short-sighted, wasn't it?

[Sensei Rob]

Random musing: How come you don't ever see a sidekick in MMA? It's the kicking equivalent of a jab if you do it like Bill Superfoot Wallace, or it could be a power kick Bruce Lee style. Everyone went bananas when Anderson Silva front kicked Belfort and that's the first kick anyone learns in karate/tkd etc.

I feel kicking in MMA is quite limited as everyone is so engrossed in the muay thai style of stand-up. You need a lot of fluid backward and forward movement for MMA, so I think point karate and shotokan would probably be more effective than kyokushin or muay thai.

[ben5575]

Sensei Rob said:

Random musing: How come you don't ever see a sidekick in MMA?

Have a look at Conor Mcgregor, Lyoto Machida and Jon Jones

I agree that sidekicks are effective, particularly against fighters trained muay thai as it's not a traditional MT technique, so there isn't an instinctive block counter to it (unlike say a teep).

I suspect it is also a stance and range thing as well. If you posses Machida's god like ability to judge range, then you can get away with a sideways stance without have your lead leg kicked off a la the photos I posted above. Likewise it helps if you have limbs as freakishly long and are as explosive as JJ.

Also check out Justin Scoggins.

[FredClogs]

Wonder boys side kick is fking frightening. The reality with a side kick is that unless you are machida, or wonder boy or McGregor is that its slow and your on one leg for a long time (relatively speaking) so you either get punched, someone jumps on your back or you get your standing leg attacked.

[Sensei Rob]

I guess it's the possibility of having to stuff takedowns that makes them adopt the stance they have. Michael Venom Page and his American counterpart (forget his name) are currently having success.

[Don1]

Finally, movement on this thread! Anyone with thoughts on this weekend? I see the bogeyman making a mess of Lee...

Mighty (mouse) will destroy Borg.

[ben5575]

Don1 said:

Finally, movement on this thread!

Sadly I think that is indicative of the whole UFC thing at the moment. Is it me or is it all just a bit meh? I still have the last two Fight Nights on recorded and unwatched.

FredClogs said:

Wonder boys side kick is fking frightening.

Haha yes, forgot about Wonder Boy

[Don1]

Sean Shelby is taking his time to settle in. There were some cracking fights on the last card, but fighters like Woodley aren't helping matters.

[Sensei Rob]

Did anyone catch that sub Demetrius Big Mouse Johnson pulled off? It was pretty cool.

[anonymous-user]

Sensei Rob said:

Did anyone catch that sub Demetrius Big Mouse Johnson pulled off? It was pretty cool.

It was superb, never seen anything like it!

GSP vs Bisping trailer was good as well, I think GSP is gonna come back strong

[Sensei Rob]

anonymous said:

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As much as I like Bisping, GSP is the man. However, he's been out of the game for a long time, so who knows?

If he can pull this off, GSP can claim to be the best ever MMA fighter. I think currently, it's between GSP, Anderson Silva, Big Mouse Johnson and Fedor.

[BRR]

enjoyed the card at the weekend, DJ put on a technical masterclass as always and Ferguson is never in a dull fight

Venatta vs Green was a cracking fight too

[anonymous-user]

BRR said:

Venatta vs Green was a cracking fight too

Was that the last Prelim fight? Absolute belter

[g4ry13]

coyft said:

Sensei Rob said:

Did anyone catch that sub Demetrius Big Mouse Johnson pulled off? It was pretty cool.

He's on another level. In complete control for 5 rounds, pretty sole destroying for anyone else in that weight class.

He's certainly the best in the division but his fights are generally rather dull I find.

[mikebradford]

Darren Till destroying Cowboy was excellent to watch.
Also enjoyed the Joe Rogan podcast as they watched it.

Till has a great style that makes for entertaining watching. i hope he goes on to full fill his potential.

Nice touch by Cowboy posting on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/BahyaSzBO74/?taken-by=...

[VEA]

In one sense I was utterly disappointed to see Cowboy lose as he has become probably my favourite fighter over the last couple of years.

On the other hand seeing a young English talent like Till walk up and do that so convincingly was wonderful.

[Sensei Rob]

How's about that for GSP's comeback, eh?

Gotta be the best ever, surely.