Best chess match I've seen in MMA

[Eli1015]

These 2 guys are such amazing strikers. This was beautiful. A back and forth chess match between a Karate master, and a muy Thai master. Amazing foot work. Great in and out. Darren is amazing as I already knew. And so is Wonderboy. As a Martial artist myself, this was such a treat. Respect to both fighters.

 

[applesbananas]

Lol they didn't do shit the majority of the fight. Just because two dudes fighting are extremely scared to engage and feinting a shit load doesn't mean it was a chess match.

 

[Goodfella86]

It was a very good chess match. I thought the decision should have gone to Wonderboy, but I was still impressed with how well Till handled Wonderboy's style. He was very competitive throughout the entire fight.

 

[RDUBYA]

Lol they didn't do shit the majority of the fight. Just because two dudes fighting are extremely scared to engage and feinting a shit load doesn't mean it was a chess match.

lol @ scared, sherbro pls

 

[JayTeeM]

Definitely was as about as exciting as a chess match

 

[Nightgunner05]

This thread is an insult to chess matches. They are way more exciting than this fight was.

 

[billharford]

If I want to watch great chess I'll go check out Magnus Carlsen. I prefer more fighting in my fighting

 

[13 others]

These 2 guys are such amazing strikers. This was beautiful. A back and forth chess match between a Karate master, and a muy Thai master. Amazing foot work. Great in and out. Darren is amazing as I already knew. And so is Wonderboy. As a Martial artist myself, this was such a treat. Respect to both fighters.

Agreed. Action packed fight frok finish to end.. a lot of casuals just don't understand what they're watching. It was a very technical deep striking match that had many layers. At first glance it looks boring but it was my favorite fight of the year. Top 3 of all time.

 

[Bubblun]

Loved it, but you know how most mma fans are, if it isn't a bloodbath it isn't fun.

 

[mime]

if you dont like utlimate chessmatch dont watch! its called ultimate cehsmatch for a reason! we're talking about ultimate chessmatch right? not that shit i just watched

 

[Eli1015]

Definitely was as about as exciting as a chess match

I play chess daily and think chess is exciting. So thanks

 

[Phisher]

Agreed. Action packed fight frok finish to end.. a lot of casuals just don't understand what they're watching. It was a very technical deep striking match that had many layers. At first glance it looks boring but it was my favorite fight of the year. Top 3 of all time.

Look, I can acknowledge that both guys are highly skilled strikers and were looking to pick their spots, but to describe that fight as "action packed" is insanity.

 

[Deleted member 37208]

It sucked. Aside from one knockdown it was barely a sparring match.

 

[SuperNerd]

I'm a bigger grappling fan, always root for the grappler, have complained about strikers doing nothing, don't have a high level understand of the meta striking game.... was still captivated for 5 rounds. Surprised to see the hate at first.

 

[3sumrock]

Shhh,if it isn’t two mindless brawler brawling then the fight sucks

 

[2004 account]

Pretty low standards then lol

 

[venivedivici]

In chess you actually move you pieces and try to win the game. This was a buddy buddy hug and tap gloves sparring match

 

[Deleted member 474013]

Lol they didn't do shit the majority of the fight. Just because two dudes fighting are extremely scared to engage and feinting a shit load doesn't mean it was a chess match.

Scared, fight, they didnt do shit in the fight...

sherdogian glossary at the best

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

You can have a chess match without looking like you are sparring a female relative. Too friendly. You are in a fight, act like it.

 

[gonads20]

I would rather watch regular chess instead of that fight.