Maia is a great example of adapting his bjj for mma. JJ won't work if you can't get into a grappling situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Rosado
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Maia is a great example of adapting his bjj for mma. JJ won't work if you can't get into a grappling situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by David Rosado
I totally agree with bobby. Get to the situation is the key. What frustrating me when I was watching Vinny is that I know how bad ass he is in Jiu Jitsu and even Joe Rogan was saying that Vinny been "working on" his muy thai / stand up. Ok so in a fight like that, why not go to your strong game 1st? You are a world champion black belt, creat the situation. I don't know what it means to be a world champion black belt, I just know that they can do whatever they want, whenever they want. Creating the situation to use what you are great at, not trying to "work on" something you are not good at yet while facing a guy like Phil. That's just my 2 cents.
Agree 100% with Bobby.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobby rivers
I also believe although Vinny was outclassed on his feet by Phil, his standup has greatly improved over the last few years. His standup performance was nothing to be ashamed of. In fact I think he should be proud of the strides he has made in that area of his game.
The Fact That Vinny Was Even Able To Take Phil Down At All Was Impressive. Thats The Advantage Wrestlers Have In Mma. They Control Where The Fight Takes Place.
Phil Saw The Difference In The Striking And Used His WrestlingTo Keep It There. Smart Guy.
You Can Bet That Vinny Didnt Choose To Stand With Phil.
He Had One Chance To Finish Phil After The First Take Down And Missed It. At The Highest Level Sometimes That One Chance Is All You Get.
Id Have To Disagree About Jiu Jitsu Being The Least Important Though.Damien Is Eating The 170 Div. Alive Right Now With Jj.
Gsp Isnt A Great Wrestler Either. He Has A Good Single And A Good Double, But His Entries And Timing On His Takedowns Comes From His Karate.
Those Are His Words.
He However Does Have A Bjj Black Belt.
(Insert) Jj Love :)
Why Does My Phone Always Capitalize everything.....
How dare you?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack LaBarge
Currently. Just wait.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack LaBarge
Regardless it is because it is so respected that the game has evolved around it. It must be addressed so much so that game plans are built around avoiding it. We just gotta learn better ways to inject it. Oh, and we will.
Jiu jitsu is jiu jitsu. MMA is MMA.
Striking without takedown defense (wrestling) won't get you far
Wrestling without bjj will get you subbed
Bjj without the ability to get it to the ground will lead to losses
The Strikers and Wrestlers have done a better job overall adapting there game
There are also other factors like judging, gloves, round length, stand ups, etc...that have hurt the BJJ guys
In the almighty words of Iron Mike Tyson (team lloyd Irvin)....“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”Quote:
Originally Posted by Cora Sek