Anyone think Max’ chin looked off on Saturday?

Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by brawlnsprawl, Apr 17, 2019.

Page 1 of 5
  1. brawlnsprawl

    brawlnsprawl Brown Belt

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2007
    Messages:
    3,020
    Likes Received:
    3,157
    He couldn’t take a shot the whole fight. Anything that landed would wobble him. Max has always had a chin but now it seems to be gone. Does anyone else think all the stroke like symptoms and bad weight cuts have affected him and his performance on Saturday might be a sign of something going on?
     
    brawlnsprawl, Apr 17, 2019
    #1
    deman, Kbknate, Shenti and 4 others like this.
  2. Tomas

    Tomas Black Belt

    Joined:
    May 13, 2018
    Messages:
    6,609
    Likes Received:
    79,429
    I've never heard of a "chin" having an off night LOL but no, it looked as solid as ever. He was just getting hit by the hardest puncher he's ever faced yet he never fell down.
     
    Tomas, Apr 17, 2019
    #2
    2EZ, Possum, evergreenrider and 68 others like this.
  3. Thunderchild

    Thunderchild Platinum Nation Belt

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2017
    Messages:
    3,361
    Likes Received:
    10,896
    Location:
    Interacting with normal ppl (i.e. not on Sherdog)
    Perhaps, but I think it is more that Dustin hits hard, most 145ers that Max was used to fighting don't.
     
    Thunderchild, Apr 17, 2019
    #3
    peterparker66, Possum, TapMachine and 6 others like this.
  4. Final Say

    Final Say So Icey Belt

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2014
    Messages:
    18,714
    Likes Received:
    27,646
    Dustin is a better boxer who hits harder


    U gon get rockt

    I was actually surprised he saw it through
     
    Final Say, Apr 17, 2019
    #4
    peterparker66, Possum, updowniri and 4 others like this.
  5. JabToucher

    JabToucher Yellow Card

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2018
    Messages:
    12,040
    Likes Received:
    69,511
    Location:
    UK
    He just got hit more. Getting punched in the face will do that.
     
    JabToucher, Apr 17, 2019
    #5
    Possum likes this.
  6. DrawK

    DrawK Blue Belt

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2011
    Messages:
    636
    Likes Received:
    571
    If anything it was a testament to his good chin.
     
    DrawK, Apr 17, 2019
    #6
    Possum, evergreenrider, Werdun and 25 others like this.
  7. Portland8242

    Portland8242 Brown Belt

    Joined:
    May 13, 2018
    Messages:
    3,819
    Likes Received:
    12,433
    First time in there with a legit 155'er who has legit striking and killer instinct.

    He looked overwhelmed in that 1st round. His chin in fact was the only thing preventing that fight from getting out of hand.
     
    Portland8242, Apr 17, 2019
    #7
    Possum, grihenrumet, BooBoyMan and 10 others like this.
  8. MMAGA

    MMAGA Belt of Truth

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2019
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    5,093
    Yeah, Dusty almost knocked his "chin off"!
     
    MMAGA, Apr 17, 2019
    #8
    DADA360 and Rondas Pillow like this.
  9. MMAGA

    MMAGA Belt of Truth

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2019
    Messages:
    2,328
    Likes Received:
    5,093
    Who's the whore in in your AV?
     
    MMAGA, Apr 17, 2019
    #9
    DADA360 likes this.
  10. genecop

    genecop Silver Belt

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2007
    Messages:
    12,200
    Likes Received:
    16,488
    As already said, he got hit harder by DP than just about anyone to date..
     
    genecop, Apr 17, 2019
    #10
  11. FloydMayweatherMMA

    FloydMayweatherMMA Money Belt Platinum Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2017
    Messages:
    2,875
    Likes Received:
    4,699
    Dustin sparked Justin motherflipping Gaethje but couldn't do it to Max.

    I'd say his chin's fine.
     
    FloydMayweatherMMA, Apr 17, 2019
    #11
    Possum, fortheo, The XL and 9 others like this.
  12. downthepines

    downthepines Blue Belt

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2013
    Messages:
    773
    Likes Received:
    419
    Young Max is tuff as nails. My heart goes out to him, He took a pretty good beating. I think 6 months off is a great idea.
     
    downthepines, Apr 17, 2019
    #12
    Possum, evergreenrider, Iron Wolf and 1 other person like this.
  13. Soul On Ice

    Soul On Ice Steel Belt

    Joined:
    May 12, 2010
    Messages:
    31,509
    Likes Received:
    126,696
    Location:
    5th floor cooking raw
    Is his chin past it's prime?

    He might have to start the Overeem chin conditioning program

    [​IMG]
     
    Soul On Ice, Apr 17, 2019
    #13
    contrail, TapMachine, TheRiddler and 5 others like this.
  14. Squintz

    Squintz Red Belt

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2011
    Messages:
    7,998
    Likes Received:
    13,858
    Poirier dropped and finished Gaethje and he’s about as tough and durable as they come. Max didn’t even get dropped. His chin was fine as always.
     
    Squintz, Apr 17, 2019
    #14
    TapMachine, fortheo, cauti0n and 1 other person like this.
  15. CasualBot

    CasualBot Sherdog Spell Checker Double Yellow Card

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2006
    Messages:
    3,185
    Likes Received:
    2,103
    <{cuts}>
     
    CasualBot, Apr 17, 2019
    #15
    grihenrumet, JoeganMoldberg, Rondas Pillow and 1 other person like this.
  16. JabToucher

    JabToucher Yellow Card

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2018
    Messages:
    12,040
    Likes Received:
    69,511
    Location:
    UK
    Cheryl Cole
    [​IMG]
     
    JabToucher, Apr 17, 2019
    #16
    DADA360, Rondas Pillow, ImmigrantMentality and 2 others like this.
  17. BoD 2.0

    BoD 2.0 Yellow Card Yellow Card

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2017
    Messages:
    7,449
    Likes Received:
    27,376
    I think his defense looked off. He was getting caught with counter shots, hard counter shots.
     
    BoD 2.0, Apr 17, 2019
    #17
    KilledByDeath and James L like this.
  18. Michael Osh

    Michael Osh Double Yellow Card Double Yellow Card

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2019
    Messages:
    285
    Likes Received:
    819
    No
    He wasn’t fighting Manlet or a punching bag
    That’s the difference
    Poirer is really good
     
    Michael Osh, Apr 17, 2019
    #18
    Mixfight, grihenrumet and Rondas Pillow like this.
  19. Kwic

    Kwic Red Belt

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2009
    Messages:
    7,567
    Likes Received:
    8,687
    Location:
    Poland
    No.

    To me, he looked slower and weaker. The chin was .. as it was. Dustin just punches hard.
     
    Kwic, Apr 17, 2019
    #19
    James L likes this.
  20. RiotWyatt

    RiotWyatt Black Belt

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2012
    Messages:
    5,560
    Likes Received:
    8,994
    He survived what Alvarez and Gaethje couldn't. His chin is strong as ever.
     
    RiotWyatt, Apr 17, 2019
    #20
    Mixfight, beefcake180, Rondas Pillow and 2 others like this.
Page 1 of 5

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...