This bout is tailor made for Thompson to show off his striking, I think his style is perfect for Burrell's agressive style. I'm rooting for Burrell here but the only way that I can see him winning the bout is if he uses his wrestling
His MMA failure doesn't write off his accomplishments in kickboxing. Plenty of world-class kickboxers, submission grapplers, and wrestlers have scrubbed out of MMA.
World class kickboxer? he's getting cut after tommorow.
Which world class kickboxers are holding a UFC belt currently? None? Oh.
Anderson Silva?
World class kickboxer? he's getting cut after tommorow.
I think he's still pretty good. I was impressed with him even after watching that Brown fight where he got taken and held down multiple times.
Both his kicks and hands are pretty good. His grappling leaves little to be desired but the more experience he gets, I think he'll start coming into his own. Lots of dexterity in his legs and distance control will help him against people who try to take him down. Once he figures out what techniques he'll be able to use effectively in an MMA fight he should be fine.
I don't know if he'll reach the top level with the limited grappling but he obviously has potential. Joe silva needs to handle his career carefully because his style is going to put up alot of exciting fights.
Burrell looks to be an exciting fighter too and he'll definitely oblige and trade with Thompson.
so far it doesnt seem like wonderboys improved a whole lot