Originally Posted by
chronic_jiujitsu
Yeah.. Ronda definitely impressed me this fight. (Though Tate had her moments as well). But more than anything, Rouseys Judo looked brilliant. Theres no doubt shes the best judo practitioner in there.. But the way she was able to utilize it by using Meshas forward aggression/momentum against her (as opposed to clinching and tossing from a stand still position as usual) was awesome. Thats the difference between someone who trains Judo, and someone who lives it. Though that armbar did raise some questions in my head.. I assumed Tate had the better cardio going into the fight.. but that finish made me rethink that assumption. With her other arm free, and the arm not fully extended.. Im not positive that she wasnt tapping to the fact she was stuck/exhausted moreso than the pain/locked in armbar. Though after the last fight.. Im sure she wasnt looking to take any chances.
As for Silva.. Gross. Theres no doubt Chris dominated the first round.. And I assume would have won the fight. But I still hate seeing it end that way. But like Joe said.. He knew leg kicks were an issue after last fight.. and he did exactly what he needed to do. I think Weidman might be the best overall in the weightclass right now.. but to me I still love watching a Master of 1 martial art compete as opposed to someone who is very good in them all. Andersons standup was that of legend.. And Im guessing itll be awhile before we see someone with standup that good again. (But if I had to guess who itll be.. Im going with Stephen Thompson in 4 years) :P