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Lol blanket statements ok. You are the one being WAAAAAAY too literal and limiting everyone's counterpoints to the absolute strict definition of the word "technique," ignoring the simple fact that there have been listed several CONCEPTS from boxing that absolutely cannot be used effectively in MMA (philly shell for one). As for my competence, I have already admitted that I am no expert in boxing. See unlike you I can admit I don't know everything. So although I'd love to keep arguing with your stubborn ass, I have to go practice Bruce Lee's 1 inch punch so I can try that in my next fight since every technique from every striking art works in MMA. Troll.
YOU CAN SAY THAT ABOUT ABSOLUTELY ANY TECHNIQUE FROM ANY DISCIPLINE!!!! Theoretically, you could attempt 100 flying armbars in a single MMA fight as long as they weren't done "improperly, or at grossly inappropriate times." Damn dude try a little harder to understand something....No one ever said that something had absolutely no chance in hell of ever working in MMA. But there are such things as high percentage moves, low percentage moves, and EXTREMELY low percentage moves. I am trying to identify if what my trainer told me about some of the very low percentage moves is true or not. I'm certainly not interested in the philosophy or MMA or whatever the hell you are trying to argue.
Furthermore, if everyone who is posting here had flawless proper boxing technique, they would have no use for this or any other striking discussion topic. They would be making millions of dollars as top level professional boxers. The fact is even great strikers make mistakes, see Chuck vs Rampage 2. Not saying Chuck's hook to the body is low percentage but it did get him knocked out. I'm trying to find out what boxing techniques are MORE likely to get me knocked out in a MMA fight.
1. I think fightingrabbit posts when he's high sometimes but he ain't no troll. He's good people (Been reading KK's log too much).
2. What makes you say the philly shell "absolutely cannot" be used in MMA? That's a pretty bold statement. I would like some insight from KK on this as well since I don't know much about the shell.
3. Low percentage or high percentage of a technique depends on the fighter. A spinning back kick from matt hughes would a have a lower chance of working than one from GSP. I remember people used to tell me "krotty" moves don't work in "real" fights like in MMA. Its pretty obvious they do if you know how to use them. We've already seen boxing techniques such as headmovement, jabs, and body shots from guys who aren't stellar boxers. It all depends on the situation, opponent and how the fighter applies his skill. like I said before, never say never.
4. What does making mistakes and boxing technique have to do with anything? You can fuck up an armbar attempt and get your face pounded for it. You can fuck up a jab and get floored with a counter.