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General MMA Chat/News mk3 - **No Spoilers Use Event Threads**
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The stakes have been raised for Cormier vs. Lewis:
https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1057788382502371329?s=21
I wasn’t sure if The Black Beast was going to be motivated enough for his title fight on Saturday, I have no doubts in him now though.
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average hero wrote: »Hey guys,
Haven't really heard about this Ben Askren guy so I will do some research on him but for other users on this thread who have seen him in action, what is his style like? Does he potential to be a UFC champion? P4P? Everybody seems to be saying he is an animal grappler - does he beat Khabib in skill-level?
Funky!
I'm no grappling expert so might be wrong with some of this. Most of it is from things I've read in the last few years so.
His background is folk style wrestling (someone else will have to explain the difference between this and freestyle because I don't really know what it is :pac:). He's a bit of a legend of the NCAA wrestling scene from his younger days and known for having an unorthodox style. I think he's considered top 10 level by those who know more than me. He's transitioned his style well into MMA. Not much of a striker (probably worse than Khabib (not to suggest Khabib can't throw a punch)) but that doesn't seem to have slowed him down. He's similar to Khabib in that he's just trying to get hold of you and then wear you down to oblivion. He's dominated every league he's been in (Belator and One) but the counter-argument is that the competition in these leagues isn't the same level as those in the UFC. I think he's always fought at 170 which is probably one of the most competitive weight classes in UFC, so it'll be interesting to see what happens. One thing to note is that he's the wrestling coach and good friend of 170 champ Tyrone Woodley and they've both already said they won't fight each other. That's what's making some people wonder if UFC are going to setup a 165 pound weight class (particularly if they wrap up the Flyweight division).
Hard to say what would happen between himself and Khabib but hopefully we'll find out. Khabib fights at 155lb but they're both the same height so a catch weight fight would be possible (165 for example). I think we'll get a better idea of what he'll do after a fight or two in the UFC, but I'd say he'll be top 5 in whatever division he fights in. I'm hyped to see the funky one in action in the Octagon 
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average hero wrote: »Hey guys,
Haven't really heard about this Ben Askren guy so I will do some research on him but for other users on this thread who have seen him in action, what is his style like? Does he potential to be a UFC champion? P4P? Everybody seems to be saying he is an animal grappler - does he beat Khabib in skill-level?0 -
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Funky!
He's dominated every league he's been in (Belator and One) but the counter-argument is that the competition in these leagues isn't the same level as those in the UFC.
Hard to say what would happen between himself and Khabib but hopefully we'll find out. Khabib fights at 155lb but they're both the same height so a catch weight fight would be possible (165 for example). I think we'll get a better idea of what he'll do after a fight or two in the UFC, but I'd say he'll be top 5 in whatever division he fights in. I'm hyped to see the funky one in action in the Octagon
he beat Douglas Lima by unanimous decision and imo Lima is one of the 10 top if not top 5 welterweights in the world.
He also stopped andrey koreshlov in the 4th by tko(punches).
he is 18-0 in MMA and has good wrestling credentials which imo makes he a nightmare for most welterweights.Whats his motivation to move to the UFC if he isn't going to make a run at the 170 belt with TWood in situ. Seems strange he would rule out going for that title, and leave no options, unless he is going to try for the 185 belt.
Money i would imagine and also if he could win a title at any weight class in the ufc he will become the 1st fight to hold a title in all 3 companies (i might be wrong but cant think of someone who has done it)EagererBeaver wrote: »It won't happen but a Nunez and Gus double win would leave be borderline tumescent. Jones and Cyborg are just so unlikeable it's not even funny. In Jones's case it's patiently obvious that it's nothing to with selling the fight. He's actually just that much of a bellend.
jones is unbelievably talented but he is a tramp of a human being. I am happy he is back cause he is exciting to watch however with that been said i hope Guss beats him for a second time.:D
Cyborg i cant take to either and i dont think she is taking nunes serious enough. nunes wanted months to prepare for cyborg cause she knows its a really tough fight. i would not be surprised if nunes is the one to break her rein0
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