Trying to think of examples of this is actually making me realise how shit most MMA fighters are at adapting. These dudes will just keep trying to do the same shit for 5 rounds even if it isn't working at all.
It's thirsty. Give it some water.
Solid adjustment imo
Which fighter do you think made the best adjustments to overcome adversity in the cage?, in my opinion...
Khabib was as surprised as anybody landing that KD. That's why he does the backstep little chicken dance when it happens which gives Conor time to get back to his feet and counter Khabib's bullrush with a flush flying knee.I liked when khabib changed up beating McGregor on the ground to beating him up on the feet.
Tim Boetsch vs Yushin Okami
I was afraid he'd do the same to Hendo.It's crazy that Boetsch went for it like that. How often are guys down on the cards and their coaches say "you need a finish" and they come out and do jackshit or maybe pick up the pace a slight bit.
Boetsch went out and threw everything he had left, stunned and finished Okami. That was like movie level action.
Maybe for some fighters it's a blend of things. Listening to a bad coach, being coached one or 2 striking combos, 1 or 2 subs but that's it. I think many of them, even the top tier guys, have low fight iq. But athleticism and tainted super fruits are also helpful.Trying to think of examples of this is actually making me realise how shit most MMA fighters are at adapting. These dudes will just keep trying to do the same shit for 5 rounds even if it isn't working at all.
Condit/Rory 1.
Rory was undefeated and seen as GSP's next successor. They're even fighting in Vancouver so he's got the home field advantage. Sure enough he's controlling and beating Condit and it's looking like another passing of the torch.
Down 2 rounds and needing a finish, Greg gives Condit an all time classic in between rounds instead of actual corner advice:
"It's about war brother, it's about war! Do you understand me? You bounce, you move, and you punish this kid! This is 5 minutes of war!"
Condit says fuck it and comes out guns blazing in the 3rd and beats the living fuck out of Rory and finishes him with seconds left.
Maybe for some fighters it's a blend of things. Listening to a bad coach, being coached one or 2 striking combos, 1 or 2 subs but that's it. I think many of them, even the top tier guys, have low fight iq. But athleticism and tainted super fruits are also helpful.
It's always forgotten about when people talk about Golden Ages of MMA, but man that WW era truly was. There was ALWAYS some great fight being made.Great comment. Man this era of the WW division was my favourite. So much talent, so many amazing fights.