Thank you my brother. Glad you enjoyed it.
As for Wonderboy, Wonderboy can definitely step off, at angles, from linear rushes and counter fairly well
I think highly of Wonderboy. Wonderboy is the best striker at 170
I was simply responding to that troll newb-tard
The truth is no one in MMA is on Conor's level in skill and IQ (so im not really singling out Wonderboy)
In fact I would say that if you exclude Conor, its Cruz and Wonderboy - and then everyone else
Also to clarify, In that post I am talking about stepping in to - and stepping around opponents to create new punching oppurtunities from blind spots etc
Im talking about set ups
Im talking about utilising footwork to walk opponents into shots
Etc etc etc
Legit footwork at the highest levels of boxing is all about subtlety
Look at the highest levels of boxing and watch Lomanchenko for example
Its about taking subtle steps to ensure the best positioning/maintain/negate opponents positioning etc
There are a very few rare in MMA who actually have LEGIT skill based footwork, and Conor is one of the few rare, if not the only one in MMA who has legit boxing based footwork skill
I will show you an example
Look how Conor takes a lateral side step to his left
It forces Nate to turn to Conor with a jab
Conor counters it from an angle
And because Conor had taken that lateral side step it lines up the right hook perfectly to follow up with
The newly created angle that Conor had stepped to, LINED UP a right hook follow up off the counter left JUST perfectly. Wow!
Thats the kind of legit skilled based boxing footwork that Conor has
Despite how great Wonderboy is, Wonderboy sadly does have FLAWS in middle range
Again, If you rush at Wonderboy he can step off and counter at an angle very well.
Wonderboy when leading does not have great footwork however
Hes no where near as educated in feet awareness, dominating feet positioning, i.e taking all the right steps, AS CONOR IS....thats the boxing background/boxing training that is making that difference for Conor
And if opponents can get past Wonderboy's kicks and maintain middle range, Wonderboy has shown very real flaws that I hope he patches up.
In fact, im confident that Wonderboy WILL - for a potential Woodley rematch. All though IF Conor wants that 170 title shot, I say give it to Conor!
To eloborate on the "flaws" I mentioned about Wonderboy, its how Jake Ellenburger dropped Wonderboy
-Jake stood on Wonderboy, planted his feet, then timed a right hand on Wonderboy mid-switching stances as Wonderboy was vulnerable and out of feet positioning
And its also how Woodley dropped Wonderboy
-When Woodley finally got past kicking range, and was firmly in middle range, Wonderboy attempted a right straight, but instead he ate a right hand response from Woodley that was more accurate.....(both literally got there at the same time but Wodley's punch landed cleaner)...and Woodley is no where near a good boxer by just even MMA standards...so it shows you how Wonderboy is a FLAWED striker - defensively and boxing wise - from middle range
Wonderboy is great at what he does...but hes just not near Conor's level in complete footwork, boxing skill, countering IQ, countering skill and fight IQ...and its a not a knock on Wonderboy, because No one else in MMA is on Conor's level either
Like I said, if you exclude Conor...its Wonderboy and Cruz in a class of their own...Conor is in a class of his own even above them...Conor is the omega of all omegas
Its all understandable though, again - Wonderboy didnt come from a legit boxing background like Conor
Also in how Conor utilises world class boxing tactics like distance deception to lure in and counter
Where as again, IF an opponent doesnt rush Wonderboy, Wonderboy really doesnt have tactics to counteract
Also in how Conor has many set ups/can walk opponents into shots via lateral footwork etc
Conor is just much more advanced then Wonderboy
Wonderboy's main thing is his karate; picking opponents apart from range with linear or un-expecting kicks, forcing desperate rushes (past kicking rage) and countering
Conor does have kicks but Conor is much more of a world class boxer with world class boxing skill and fight IQ
Again, Conor is just much more advanaced, nuanced, and layered with far superior boxing, skill, and IQ
Even when it comes to simply stepping back and countering,
As the troll newb claims:
"Bu but Wonderboy is like Conor and still does that better"
Hes objectively wrong and hating on Conor with UNsubstantiated unproven newb claims
As Conor does that far better then Wonderboy..and every one else in MMA...as Conor remains far more balanced, cordinated, and better executes superior sniper like counters with far better accuracy on the backfoot...
Never mind its Conor drawing out those rushes (to counter) with superior skill and superior intelligence...there is NO one in MMA on Conor's level
Theres a reason why Wonderboy has never really counter fucked anyone with his hands
Again, what makes Wonderboy special is his LEAD LEG KICKING GAME....and unpredictability with his kicks..
When Wonderboy veers away from that, or when he is forced into exchanging in middle range, sadly he becomes ordinary
But again, im confident Wonderboy can improve
Where as again, Conor is flawless from every position, every range, and makes you miss AND PAY from any range
I would really love for Wonderboy to work on his boxing/defense..
I only tell the truth...and thats all the reality of it.
Again, I still think highly of Wonderboy as is. Dont take it the wrong way
The truth is the truth and Im simply refuting that trolls delusional non sense
Its sickening how people like him will downplay Conor with out ever actually having a CLUE about what they are talking about...making out right false claims and lies, never even attempting to "prove any of it" etc
This thread should now be about exposing Massapiece for the blatant DELUDED Conor hating newb troll he is.
War Conor and War Wonderboy