Belcher did fine, I'm sure Askren would be the one in control on the ground. Askren isn't some sloppy moron. He is precise and fast and 1 step ahead in all and any grappling exchange with any fighter at 170 and belowForget Conor. I'd like to have seen Askren vs. prime Palhares. I wonder if Ben really wants to take him down and keep the fight on the ground (then again, he'd probably lose a stand-up fight).
Belcher did fine, I'm sure Askren would be the one in control on the ground. Askren isn't some sloppy moron. He is precise and fast and 1 step ahead in all and any grappling exchange with any fighter at 170 and below
Ben's functional strength when tied up with someone isn't the same as Fitch. Ben is elite in both styles of wrestling, free and folk, and also has his own unique spin. Its how he got his nickname (not his hair despite what most casual viewers would think.) He would smash Paul and make it look easy. I've been wrong before, but id happily put my money where my mouth is on this matchupHow did Fitch, Shields, Pierce and Branch do??? All very good grapplers and wrestlers. Maybe Askren could do some good stuff on the ground but very good chance get gets tapped. Palhares has problems with strikers but not grapplers, he does very well and doesnt get out grappled. Belcher did ok cause he had the size and power to posture up and land big GNP.
Paul Harris is my favourite natural grappler
Ben's functional strength when tied up with someone isn't the same as Fitch. Ben is elite in both styles of wrestling, free and folk, and also has his own unique spin. Its how he got his nickname (not his hair despite what most casual viewers would think.) He would smash Paul and make it look easy. I've been wrong before, but id happily put my money where my mouth is on this matchup
I suppose we just don't agree on this, and that's ok bro. Unfortunately we will never know because it will never be booked. You're a good poster so no need to argue a fight result we will never get to seeAs I said...he could do some good stuff on the ground in this fight, but good chance he would get subbed. Ben isn't really a finisher on the ground and not much of a submission threat. A fight like that favors Palhares IMO when he's got time to set up the subs. And I would favor Palhares standing as well, everyone would think this is a grappling match.
Belcher did fine, I'm sure Askren would be the one in control on the ground. Askren isn't some sloppy moron. He is precise and fast and 1 step ahead in all and any grappling exchange with any fighter at 170 and below
Conor vs.. _____
Didn't know this was 2016 again.