Colby's Wrestling vs. RDA's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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I know we are all getting more and more excited for this fight by the day - whether it's to witness the beginning of the CHAOS era, or to watch RDA ruthlessly show the world that talk is cheap.

My question is: Who is the better fighter on the ground? Colby is the much stronger man, and was an All-American wrestler at Oregon St. while RDA is a 3rd degree black belt under "Caveirinha" Januário. I haven't seen Colby use any Jiu-Jitsu in the fights of his that I've watched, does anyone know his skill level? What are the odds RDA catches Colby slipping? Can he submit him off his back a la Ferguson/Lee?

Bonus: Dear. God. RDA's resume is 10x more impressive than the men Colby has beaten. That 4 fight win streak of Benson Henderson/Nate Diaz/Anthony Pettis/Cowboy is super impressive. For the Colby stans who scoff at RDA being a WW beating up on 155ers, let us not forget that Lawler used to be a MW and RDA gave him 25 minutes of hell. Colby's best win is an aging Maia. It will be interesting to see how much Colby has improved.
 
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Colby was a division 1 all American rassler, while RDA got his black belt in a happy meal before he fled Brazil to America.

You do the math.
 
Wrestlers usually dominate. Colby should get the W
 
RDA almost guillotined Khabib.

Colby about to get choked out again lmao
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Njmma209 said:
Colby was a division 1 all American rassler, while RDA got his black belt in a happy meal before he fled Brazil to America.

You do the math.
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dude I almost tagged you because I know you're a big Colby fan. But can you please give me some real analysis instead of this pointless schtick?
It is crazy how well wrestlers have performed lately, but he could have a problem with RDA on the feet.
 
RDA gonna bust that fool up I could see Colby controlling him for a little while, but there's not much threat of a Colby finish so RDA should have lots of time to work if Colby gets him down. It would be cool to see these two in a straight up grappling match.
 
YOLOGOGOPLATA said:
dude I almost tagged you because I know you're a big Colby fan. But can you please give me some real analysis instead of this pointless schtick?
It is crazy how well wrestlers have performed lately, but he could have a problem with RDA on the feet.
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In all honestly, I see Colby taking down rda early and often.

RDA’s pressure style is going to get him dumped on his back quickly, especially since he is at a reach/height disadvantage.

RDA’s striking power has never impressed me, especially at WW. Colby has never been dropped or rocked, so I see Colby being able to hang on the feet long enough each round until he finds the opening for the takedown. It’s gonna be a good fight. Shertards just cry at my threads so I’ll keep making them when he wins.
 
I want RDA to win but I think Colby might edge it out with his wrestling.
 
I don't think Colby can consistently keep RDA down if at all. RDA is a unit at 170. I think this turns into a striking match and RDA tears Covington apart.
 
cevo said:
I'm no jiujutsu expert but that doesn't look close at all. Didn't have control of the body.
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It can be finished from there, but it's really rare; especially in MMA where it's hard to clasp your hands and easy for your opponent to grab a glove and defend. A lot easier in a gi.
It seems like RDA was trying to use it to get to butterfly guard and keep Khabib's posture broken and his hands busy. I would need to go back and look at the fight again to know for sure.
 
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Njmma209 said:
In all honestly, I see Colby taking down rda early and often.

RDA’s pressure style is going to get him dumped on his back quickly, especially since he is at a reach/height disadvantage.

RDA’s striking power has never impressed me, especially at WW. Colby has never been dropped or rocked, so I see Colby being able to hang on the feet long enough each round until he finds the opening for the takedown. It’s gonna be a good fight. Shertards just cry at my threads so I’ll keep making them when he wins.
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See, those were all great points! I agree with you that RDA is going to have to control his aggression. I assume that he will, because the biggest threat is going to be Colby's take downs. I also agree with you on RDA's power. If he rocks Colby IMO it is almost guaranteed to be from a head kick. But RDA's speed is excellent and he throws some of the better combinations in the division, so you never know what could happen. I appreciate the thoughtful response. Can't wait for this fight.
 
I think Colby goes hard in the first 2 rounds and starts to tire out and we see RDA take over rounds 3, 4 and 5 en route to a UD.
 
Vegeta12 said:
It can be finished from there, but it's really rare; especially in MMA where it's hard to clasp your hands and easy for your opponent to grab a glove and defend.
It seems like RDA was trying to use it to get to butterfly guard and keep Khabib's posture broken and his hands busy. I would need to go back and look at the fight again to know for sure.
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Sick guillotine. But no way RDA was or is good enough to pull that off against someone like Khabib.
 
YOLOGOGOPLATA said:
I know we are all getting more and more excited for this fight by the day - whether it's to witness the beginning of the CHAOS era, or to watch RDA ruthlessly show the world that talk is cheap.

My question is: Who is the better fighter on the ground? Colby is the much stronger man, and was an All-American wrestler at Oregon St. while RDA is a 3rd degree black belt under "Caveirinha" Januário. I haven't seen Colby use any Jiu-Jitsu in the fights of his that I've watched, does anyone know his skill level? What are the odds RDA catches Colby slipping? Can he submit him off his back a la Ferguson/Lee?

Bonus: Dear. God. RDA's resume is 10x more impressive than the men Colby has beaten. That 4 fight win streak of Benson Henderson/Nate Diaz/Anthony Pettis/Cowboy is super impressive. For the Colby stans who scoff at RDA being a WW beating up on 155ers, let us not forget that Lawler used to be a MW and RDA gave him 25 minutes of hell. Colby's best win is an aging Maia. It will be interesting to see how much Colby has improved.
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I don't think so, no.

RDA has excellent top game but his bottom game Is nowhere near that.

He's one of those grapplers who's not all too impressive off his back so I don't see him submitting Colby there.

Colby Is gonna control where this fight goes.
 
Gabe said:
I don't think Colby can consistently keep RDA down if at all. RDA is a unit at 170. I think this turns into a striking match and RDA tears Covington apart.
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When exactly has RDA demonstrated legitimate takedown defence?
 
cevo said:
Sick guillotine. But no way RDA was or is good enough to pull that off against someone like Khabib.
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I don't disagree at all. Sometimes the threat of it can force your opponent to make a mistake but not against Khabib. I definitely think RDA was using the position to control posture and try and get into a better position to either sweep or stand.
 
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