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Who is it then?
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Who is it then?
For me, its GSP. In his prime he had a striking defense rate of like 78%. Dude was untouchable, and it wasn't because he was blocking shots.
Anderson Silva
No Conor has better hands, Anderson has more variety like knees, kicks and elbowsAnderson Silva
Dom has a lot of volume in his footwork, but I think much of it is unnecessary and probably less effective than people think. His size does a lot of the work for him. He never has to get inside an opponent’s reach. I think Garbrandt’s footwork is better. It’s more subtle, but that’s because he actually knows how to box.
For me, its GSP. In his prime he had a striking defense rate of like 78%. Dude was untouchable, and it wasn't because he was blocking shots. He was always half an inch away from whatever was supposed to hit him.
Dom's footwork is overrated because it's flashy and weird looking.
Lol GSP is so good that when you try to hate on him you had to post a pic of a fight he WON... good job convincing us GSP has terrible footwork (if you are on topic with the thread) or just sucks in general
I disagree that Dom is overrated. His footwork sets up everything he does in a fight. it is flashy I totally agree with that but he is so quick on the feet. He throws punches in stances that most guys would't even think about throwing, his balance allows him to strike at any moment. It
Spot on. He is so concerned with getting hit that his entire game is designed to point fight and avoid as much damage as possible. Normally I’m not a fan or point fighters who don’t go for the KO, but I give an exception to Dom because i find his style unique and entertaining, and I also enjoy good defense when it’s executed properly - and in his prime not many fighters could avoid being hit as well as CruzThe hard part that separates a good stand up fighter is to generate power while moving. Thats what takes so many years of training. Fluid movement and punching with force. Even the so called "weak" punchers in boxing have this down to a t. Dom has no connection in his footwork to his upper body into his hands like Lomachenko, TJ.. or Garbrandt or any mildly talented amateur boxer, thats why he can enter in weird angles but just touches you slightly. Its much easier to run around like a spastic without fighting.
Its not fighting, its touch up. It works for him because he can win on points but really its a pathetic way to "fight" and from a technical point of view his footwork is very fast but because of that very unskilled regarding body mechanics like weight shifting / powerline...etc.
For me it clearly has to be Dom Cruz... I love his unorthodox style and all his success is based off of his ridiculous footwork. Who else is a great technical athlete, specific to footwork?
Spot on. He is so concerned with getting hit that his entire game is designed to point fight and avoid as much damage as possible. Normally I’m not a fan or point fighters who don’t go for the KO, but I give an exception to Dom because i find his style unique and entertaining, and I also enjoy good defense when it’s executed properly - and in his prime not many fighters could avoid being hit as well as Cruz
Dom has a lot of volume in his footwork, but I think much of it is unnecessary and probably less effective than people think. His size does a lot of the work for him. He never has to get inside an opponent’s reach. I think Garbrandt’s footwork is better. It’s more subtle, but that’s because he actually knows how to box.