Anastasia Yankova: A Double Edged Sword

[devante]

http://blog.mmaratings.net/2017/04/bellator-176-anastasia-yankova-double.html

article discussing Anastasia Yankova, her role and opportunities provided for her in Bellator; as well as taking a bigger look at the phenomena of the postergirl/posterboy, and a bit of a closer look at the role looks/appeal plays in the signing, branding and support of certain fighters.

 

[CanCrusher77]

I've watched a couple of her fights. She is still a pretty raw fighter. I'm sure that will improve. She just isn't the most entertaining at this stage of her career. Not trying to fighter bash, but I feel that her looks was a pretty big factor in signing her.

 

[Sherdoggy]

I thought I saw an interview in the past where she gave long answers in English to a questioner, but she had an interpreter this time.

 

[TheBrownRanger]

No doubt her looks are getting her past her apparent weight issues.

Not buying her hype until she makes 125.

 

[notsojollyroger]

http://blog.mmaratings.net/2017/04/bellator-176-anastasia-yankova-double.html

article discussing Anastasia Yankova, her role and opportunities provided for her in Bellator; as well as taking a bigger look at the phenomena of the postergirl/posterboy, and a bit of a closer look at the role looks/appeal plays in the signing, branding and support of certain fighters.

No pics? How dare thee.

 

[Joseephii]

Watched her two last fight. Not impressed. She is going to be forgotten about soon.

 

[TMAN29]

She seems to be going through body changes. Looks like weight that can be controlled but isn't . After a decade around the sport I can see the gradual change on a fighter's body.

 

[TheRassler]

Came in for pics, left disappointed.

 

[lsa]

She is not very good.
Saw her last fight and that was meh.

 

[devante]

I've watched a couple of her fights. She is still a pretty raw fighter. I'm sure that will improve. She just isn't the most entertaining at this stage of her career. Not trying to fighter bash, but I feel that her looks was a pretty big factor in signing her.

i think she can fight, i think her skills don't line up w/the opportunities she is presented; my biggest concern for her is her below avg power and athleticism.

she fights at a high pace..is a physical fighter...and has the right idea; esp in how she returns fire asap; but her lack of power explosiveness is concerning..esp so since she hasnt faced any really talented fighters..if ur going back and forth w/them..ur gonna have to shore up ur def...refine ur offense

 

[devante]

if u want pics click on the link

 

[Tobago Jones]

No doubt her looks are getting her past her apparent weight issues.

Not buying her hype until she makes 125.

She can't even make the 130 catchweight limit either

 

[Hotora86]

Always rooting for the beautiful Russian ladies. Interesting fact - she trained Kyokushin Karate for 7 years in her youth and won regionals.

 

[devante]

Always rooting for the beautiful Russian ladies. Interesting fact - she trained Kyokushin Karate for 7 years in her youth and won regionals.

watching her fight, that doesnt shock me at all...tbh

 

[StraightleftKO]

Hotter than Mackenzie Dern.