Belal is boring? How come you guys all won’t stop talking about him then?

[AldoStillGoat]

Belal winning the title against Leon generated more hype and chatter on Sherdog than Alex Periera winning against Jiri at UFC 303.

On one hand you guys call him boring and unskilled but on the other you can’t stop talking about him…

Which is it?

Just admit that Belal changed the game and deserves respect. He kept his head down till his name was called, talked shit to the UK crowd, cheered on Spain in front of the UK crowd at the presser, told Leon he’s head shot dead in his face twice, called him a pussy, didn’t flinch and then dominated the home town boy in route to taking what was rightfully his. He talked his shit and absolutely backed it up. What the fk more do you want the chap to do? Don’t forget Leon poked him in his eye 3 years ago and never gave him his rematch. He overcame all odds to get to that moment.

He just dominated the guy that beat THE guy. That’s why you guys can’t stop talking about him.

This is what MMA is all about, if you can’t appreciate what he did go watch boxing, BKFC or some street fights. No one cares about your complaining.

Belal is the one!

 

[TITS]

Belal is rustling millions of jimmies now instead of just thousands.

 

[Pizza Werewolf]

I cant stop talking about him cuz people keep making these terrible threads!

Spoiler: Spoiler.

LoL at "headshot dead" he using nerf ammo?

 

[World eater]

It is the closest thing to Conor-Khabib we had in a long, long time. People got feelings dude.

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

This is why I wish this never happened. Leon was just a weak champ

 

[Substance Abuse]

This is why I wish this never happened. Leon was just a weak champ

I disagree. Leon hadn't lost a fight in eight years. Belal was on ten fight win streak. They're both good fighters. It's a great win for Belal over a highly skilled fighter.

 

[MMAProfessional]

He pretty much never finishes but I wouldn't say he's boring. Better than Leon who will strike just enough to get a decision. At least Belal presses.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

He hath become a name.

 

[SamuraiBro]

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He hath become a name.

The wonky eye cracks me up everytime.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

The wonky eye cracks me up everytime.

haha, it works to his advantage. He can see what your left and your right are doing... And yet you never know what he is going to do next.

 

[ticho123]

Because he recently fought in a title bout. But yes he's awfully boring, really the worst kind of wrestle-boxer. 18/24 wins by decision despite a lot of fights against middling competition really says it all - that is worse than Jon Fitch, Jake Shields, Neil Magny, Gleison Tibau and so on, it's like WMMA numbers

 

[CatchtheseHands]

Because he recently fought in a title bout. But yes he's awfully boring, really the worst kind of wrestle-boxer. 18/24 wins by decision despite a lot of fights against middling competition really says it all - that is worse than Jon Fitch, Jake Shields, Neil Magny, Gleison Tibau and so on, it's like WMMA numbers

Please... you talking like Leon was exciting himself.. we just gonna forget about that snooze fest that was his defense against Colby? I had more of a fun time watching Belal dump Leon on his head than I did watching Leon point fight a Colby to a decision.

 

[Ramon Antonio]

The dude who made Dana give up increased performance bonuses is super exciting indeed. They must have sold dozens of PPVs.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

He just won the belt I guess it's only natural to talk about him.

 

[ticho123]

Please... you talking like Leon was exciting himself.. we just gonna forget about that snooze fest that was his defense against Colby? I had more of a fun time watching Belal dump Leon on his head than I did watching Leon point fight a Colby to a decision.

Where did I say anything about Leon at all? But sure, while Leon is usually pretty boring as well, unlike Belal he at least has the potential to be entertaining.

 

[CatchtheseHands]

Where did I say anything about Leon at all? But sure, while Leon is usually pretty boring as well, unlike Belal he at least has the potential to be entertaining.

You didn't but my point was that although Belal is boring Leon is not much better and someone had to win so...




One thing I can say I like though is that Belal seems to want to be active and take on anyone at least if the post presser is anything to go by which sounds better than we had with Leon talking about wanting to move up after defending twice in an unimpressive fashion.

 

[ticho123]

You didn't but my point was that although Belal is boring Leon is not much better and someone had to win so...




One thing I can say I like though is that Belal seems to want to be active and take on anyone at least if the post presser is anything to go by which sounds better than we had with Leon talking about wanting to move up after defending twice in an unimpressive fashion.

Man if Belal turns out to be an active champion who actually fights the next contender in line instead of whining about moving up in weight, or fighting McGregor, or calling out Jake Paul then I will 100% forgive him for being kinda boring

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

I disagree. Leon hadn't lost a fight in eight years. Belal was on ten fight win streak. They're both good fighters. It's a great win for Belal over a highly skilled fighter.

I appreciate that opinion. I can see it, and it makes sense. I just view Leon through these tinted glasses:

Leon got rocked bad by Nate in a shit show (should have been finished, but 209)
Leon had the brakes beat off him by Usman b4 catching him
IMO, Usman’s confidence was not the same for the hematch, no knock on Leon, but something I personally consider.
Colby fight - lol..
Then Belal.

So I think Leon is a solid top 5-10 ranked fighter, obviously his win streak says that, but I never was sold on him hitting a next level and being more than where he has ended up.

I’ve got high hopes for shavkat!

 

[Substance Abuse]

I appreciate that opinion. I can see it, and it makes sense. I just view Leon through these tinted glasses:

Leon got rocked bad by Nate in a shit show (should have been finished, but 209)
Leon had the brakes beat off him by Usman b4 catching him
IMO, Usman’s confidence was not the same for the hematch, no knock on Leon, but something I personally consider.
Colby fight - lol..
Then Belal.

So I think Leon is a solid top 5-10 ranked fighter, obviously his win streak says that, but I never was sold on him hitting a next level and being more than where he has ended up.

I’ve got high hopes for shavkat!

Getting rocked by a punch in a fight is an odd reason to knock a fighter down a peg. Leon took the first round off of Usman, and while fighting at altitude against a guy with a seemingly unlimited gas tank, landed one of the cleanest KOs of all time, then blew him out in the rematch. He made Colby look worse than anyone else has. It seems like you're going out of your way to downplay both his accomplishments and skill, which in turn is lessening Belal's win.

The margin for error in MMA is miniscule, especially against a great pressure fighter who has improved their fight IQ to better employ their skill set and impose their will.

God forbid Shavkat ever has a tough fight or loses once in eight years. In that case he'll just be 'a solid fighter.', lol.

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

Getting rocked by a punch in a fight is an odd reason to knock a fighter down a peg. Leon took the first round off of Usman, and while fighting at altitude against a guy with a seemingly unlimited gas tank, landed one of the cleanest KOs of all time, then blew him out in the rematch. He made Colby look worse than anyone else has. It seems like you're going out of your way to downplay both his accomplishments and skill, which in turn is lessening Belal's win.

The margin for error in MMA is miniscule, especially against a great pressure fighter who has improved their fight IQ to better employ their skill set and impose their will.

God forbid Shavkat ever has a tough fight or loses once in eight years. In that case he'll just be 'a solid fighter.', lol.

I think the context goes both ways though. Beating Colby at Colby’s age and his layoff.. what did we really see? Winning the first round vs known cardio beast Usman only to looked like a whipped puppy until the kick lands.. you could say that shows championship heart/grit, or not, depending on how it’s framed.

Shavkat though, he’ll be much watch TV regardless of a loss unless he goes gunshy / points fighter.