Kamaru Usman is the prototype for future “non strikers”.

[Istryker]

He is the only mma fighter in history to successfully transition from a boring one dimensional top wrestler into a VIOLENT methodical knockout artist. He doesnt get enough props for the changes he made and the growth he has shown as a fighter… there’s guys that I’m still looking at waiting for them to truly explore their “potential” as all around mixed martial arts fighters and not just wrestlers(Colby Covington, Kevin Lee).

I really hope that future wrestling based prospects look to Usman as the prototype for what their career could possibly be.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

Wrestling/boxing will always be GOAT combo for MMA

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

Tons of wrestlers have turned to striking, what are you talking about? Hendricks, Koshcheck, Cejudo, Dillashaw, Cody, Khamzat, Stipe all had success and for some there downfall was becoming too reliant on striking.

Pico is actually a good example right now for a wrestler who fell in love with his hands but was able to revert back to wrestling focus

 

[Reign009]

Kevin Lee let's people draw on his head.

 

[13Seconds]

You ever heard of Decision Dan?

 

[Istryker]

Tons of wrestlers have turned to striking, what are you talking about? Hendricks, Koshcheck, Cejudo, Dillashaw, Cody, Khamzat, Stipe

That list is utterly basura and subjective. I wouldn’t consider Cejudo/Stipe/ and mini EPO wrestlers

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

That list is utterly basura and subjective. I wouldn’t consider Cejudo/Stipe/ and mini EPO wrestlers

? lol what they all were wrestlers who turned to striking

 

[Istryker]

Old heads are about to enter this thread and try to clown me but I’m right

 

[ShreddinMMA]

That list is utterly basura and subjective. I wouldn’t consider Cejudo/Stipe/ and mini EPO wrestlers

You don't consider a former gold medalist wrestler, who got most of his early career done through wrestling, a wrestler?

Oh fuck.

 

[13Seconds]

Tons of wrestlers have turned to striking, what are you talking about? Hendricks, Koshcheck, Cejudo, Dillashaw, Cody, Khamzat, Stipe all had success and for some there downfall was becoming too reliant on striking.

Pico is actually a good example right now for a wrestler who fell in love with his hands but was able to revert back to wrestling focus

And Chad Mendes. His WEC run was pretty forgettable.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

You ever heard of Decision Dan?

decision dan nickname is great casual filter, they never heard of it

 

[ShorterThanLeprechauns]

100% spot on. It’s incredible how he’s changed his profile as a fighter. Masvidal isn’t going to be the last fighter he completely stiffens out

 

[mjfan23]

Into a methodical KO artist?

ok

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

Wrestling/boxing will always be GOAT combo for MMA

And that would be true boxing too, even sloppy puncher/wrestlers are successful often

 

[The Demon Sword]

Tons of wrestlers have turned to striking, what are you talking about? Hendricks, Koshcheck, Cejudo, Dillashaw, Cody, Khamzat, Stipe all had success and for some there downfall was becoming too reliant on striking.

Pico is actually a good example right now for a wrestler who fell in love with his hands but was able to revert back to wrestling focus

Khamzat

 

[3rdAccount]

He is the only mma fighter in history to successfully transition from a boring one dimensional top wrestler into a VIOLENT methodical knockout artist. He doesnt get enough props for the changes he made and the growth he has shown as a fighter… there’s guys that I’m still looking at waiting for them to truly explore their “potential” as all around mixed martial arts fighters and not just wrestlers(Colby Covington, Kevin Lee).

I really hope that future wrestling based prospects look to Usman as the prototype for what their career could possibly be.

I think labeling Usman as a specific type of fighter is undereselling him. He's a pretty complete fighter who can change up his style for any opponent.

 

[Athlas]

He is the only mma fighter in history to successfully transition from a boring one dimensional top wrestler into a VIOLENT methodical knockout artist. He doesnt get enough props for the changes he made and the growth he has shown as a fighter… there’s guys that I’m still looking at waiting for them to truly explore their “potential” as all around mixed martial arts fighters and not just wrestlers(Colby Covington, Kevin Lee).

I really hope that future wrestling based prospects look to Usman as the prototype for what their career could possibly be.

Covington has sound boxing technique which often gets neglected due to his wrestling skills. His problem is that he lacks power and consistent head movement.

 

[TRYHARD 2001]

Old heads are about to enter this thread and try to clown me but I’m right

D1 already did and he's new to this. You said Usman is the only boring wrestler to ever evolve into a violent KO artist, which is completely wrong. As one example, I give you Josh Koscheck.

There are TONS of others.

You're new to this, but you'll get there.

 

[legcramp]

*yawn* casual

 

[heavyarms21]

? lol what they all were wrestlers who turned to striking

I mean Cejudo goes from Gold Medal Wrestler to showing KO power with beautiful set ups , if you can't convince people with him as an example , you can't convince them with any......