August 1, 20214 yr I missed these fights, but did any of you all catch wind of the viral gym controversy that Strickland got himself into? At first his story sounded sympathetic in that a Jiu Jitso heavy in a grappling sparring session was attacking Strickland's lead arm underhook by quickly cranking on it with an almost punching arm bar. He did it multiple times until Strickland lost his cool and took a few swings at him, complained that he had a main event upcoming, and packed his bags and left. Later I saw an interview with the Jiu Jitso heavyweight that Strickland was at a bar with a common group of friends. He didn't know who Strickland was, but that he was being a cocky asshole and downplaying grappling. Also said the heavy had no business in the ring, but later agreed to spar at the recommendation of others. He did do the underhook armbar a few times to show Strickland that you can't be so casual about giving your arm up so easily. It's still pretty dick to do it multiple times after the guy vocalizes that that's not what he's there for.
August 1, 20214 yr 3 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said: I don’t think I understand. What do you mean by a punching armbar? I did not watch this video, but assume. Strickland would put an underhook under his opponents armpit. Sanchez would violently swing up with his right arm to put pressure on the forearm/elbow of the underhook.
August 1, 20214 yr I did not watch this video, but assume. Strickland would put an underhook under his opponents armpit. Sanchez would violently swing up with his right arm to put pressure on the forearm/elbow of the underhook.Ahh. Ok. The punching thing threw me off. Most of the time I just refer to it as an arm lock. Or maybe an under hook arm lock.
August 6, 20214 yr I have never seen Gane fight, but it looks like he is the heavy betting favorite right now. is he that legit or is it just thought to be a bad stylistic matchup for Lewis?
August 6, 20214 yr I've dozed off during more than one of his fights. Muay Thai technical striker that moves like a guy half his size. He's really fucking good but I don't know - when I watch heavy weights I want to see the dudes like Lewis who come out and swing hammers. I hope Lewis knocks his head up into the rafters with Hakeem's jersey.
August 6, 20214 yr Yeah, Gane looks the part and he's a very technical striker who can also get submissions. But three of his last four wins have been decisions, granted that he was in with some dangerous guys. I think it's fair to say that he's not a guy who's looking to finish a fight if he can win it on points. I expect he wins a decision here. But there's a chance he gets KTFO'd spectacularly, and I'm kinda pulling for that.
August 7, 20214 yr Shit like that at fuck-you levels of money ill never be able to comprehend the utility. If you are a family of deposed middle eastern royalty living in exile for months on end, it makes perfect sense. But as a solo business traveler having been occasionally upgraded to suites at luxury hotels, its like yeah, i sleep on the bed, i sit in 1/3rd of the couch in its separate living room, and i might kick my feet on the chair in the private balcony. what else am i supposed do to with the remainder of the 800 sqft in 4 days? So question is, they sell the suite for 2 months out of the year to some politician, and thats enough to pay for the remaining 10 when it stays unoccupied?
August 7, 20214 yr Ummm, not even dirty politicians could afford that. I have no idea about turning a profit, but I'm sure he got the room for practically nothing if he would make a share a video that would be seen by global money and influencers.
August 7, 20214 yr On 7/29/2021 at 5:00 PM, Scraps said: Yep card blows. Glad I have a ticket for it lol Brendan Schaub vouched for the card. I doubt that means much to most around here.
August 7, 20214 yr Nice Start! Why's Rogan not doing this one? Cormier - "He needs to throw kicks now that his opponent has been forced to switch stances. He has to throw some kicks!" Johns throws a right leg high kick Cormier - "Now I know why he don't throw kicks!" Edited August 7, 20214 yr by JohnnyRage
August 7, 20214 yr On 8/6/2021 at 12:11 AM, Scraps said: Also Gane wearing DJ Screw shirt Lol - like Ricky Bobby talking shit to Jean Gerard.
August 8, 20214 yr Author First submission win by Penne since ‘13, that’s fucked up. And remember when KK was briefly good? That’s 5 Ls in a row now. Edited August 8, 20214 yr by shadow_operative2.0
August 8, 20214 yr 36 minutes ago, Bill Brasky said: wtf on the one judge scoring 30-27 Dana is always baffled by the Texas judging.
August 8, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said: Impressive finish there. Impressive defense and escape, but it looked like the neck/choke was just given to him. But he seized the moment and sunk it deep.
August 8, 20214 yr 10 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: Awesome. Thanks. Chiesa practically had a body lock on him, but I think it was through the the legs. He rode his back for bit until it went to the ground where he was cranking on a dangerous rear naked choke at two different times. Luque would later say that it was 80%, but he was ready for it. He rolled out of it and Chiesa switched to an arm bar attempt that failed. In the scramble back up Chiesa pressed forward like a wrestler and it was right there.
August 8, 20214 yr 36 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said: Anyone have a gif or clip of the finish? Forgot this was on. Hurry
August 8, 20214 yr Lewis has that look on his face of someone who had his lunch stolen from the work fridge.
August 8, 20214 yr That was thorough. He never seemed like he wanted to be there. And then he ate one too many leg kicks.
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