Hickson 2 old.How would it have played out if Rickson fought Sakuraba after he defeated Royce?
How would it have played out if Rickson fought Sakuraba after he defeated Royce?
It would most likely have been a no time limit fight, maybe similar to the rules used for the Royce fight, unlimited 15 minute rounds.Probably a decision
while also being much better on the ground than Royce as well.
It would most likely have been a no time limit fight, maybe similar to the rules used for the Royce fight, unlimited 15 minute rounds.
I think Sakuraba would land a few kicks and could take Rickson down but from there Rickson would try to sweep him or escape from bottom through submission attempts. I would favor Sakuraba to outlast Rickson, but one thing Saku would have to be very careful here is to not give up his back in this fight. Sakuraba often went to turtle to escape or transition in a scramble but this is one fight where he really would have to be careful of the RNC. Rickson was an absolute BJJ Grand Master but Sakuraba was an amazing wrestler and catch wrestler, with better strikes and great conditioning.
I see Saku repeatedly taking Rickson down, riding him out, kicking him on the ground and when standing. Rickson would have some moments but Saku will stay out of danger to outlast him after an hour of fighting.
It would be a long, technical, beautiful and epic war.
Man, if only Schultz didn't injure his back. He would have WRECKED so many fighters in MMA.and so the debate goes on.
almost every grappler who's rolled with Rickson says he's the best, and that Rickson dominated easily and handily.
the exception to the rule seems to be Mark Schultz, who (reading between the lines) it sounds like got a takedown and a stalemate occurred for the next 30 minutes. not unlike Royce v Ken II, but with less strikes. but even Mark acknowledged that Rickson was sick.
by 2000 Gracie's weren't the only ones who understood Gracie JJ anymore. and NHB had advanced a lot in the last decade.
so who knows.
10's and Lambos? Sherbros only fuck with 12's and BugattisThat's a very drawn out and thoughtful post for a fight that's just a pipe dream
You bored bro? No 10's to bang or lambos to drive?