Its comparable in boxing to saying you threw some body shots instead of head shots at the end of round 12 so were not gonna sign you. Its bs.
He was handily winning that round and fight, there was really no need to "secure" anything.
Its comparable in boxing to saying you threw some body shots instead of head shots at the end of round 12 so were not gonna sign you. Its bs.
But yeah, your right he was easily winning the fight but takedowns are offensive moves and a legit part of mma. For Dana to come out and say that's why he isnt signed, is crazy talk. Might as well just remove takedowns from mma alltogether then. Call it kickboxing
Just my 2 cents
No different than any job interview.
There's 20 applicants, just being skilled and competent doesn't necessarily get you the position if they're looking for a super star.
The takedown just sealed his mediocrity, in Dana's opinion.
Could be a good thing. This guy is getting way more press than if he was just another signee. Gotta cash in on that.
Meh I have to disagree, he didnt even earn the title shot, he got it due to popularityI respectfully Disagree......He even fought for the title....but yes, of course they are cans in the UFC ...UFC needs cans but just some here and there......
I just meant the fans (casual fans especially) only like to see Knockout's. More aesthetically pleasing to them. Where as body shots and takedowns dont usually lead to such.Body shots hurt and end fights, takedowns with 10 seconds is trying to play the scorecards instead of win the "fight", it's a harsh decision really but there is no equivalence in your scenarios
Black Beast lost to JDS and DC and he is now a can. He has a win over Ngannou and is 9-3 in the last 12 fights at the highest level.Derrick lewis is the biggest can in the ufc getting paid like 500k fuck you mean lol
Sometimes I think Dana forgets that hes not Conor HimselfHe's Conor McGregor's boyfriend.. Do you expect anything less from the guy? He has his pictures of him hanging all over his bedroom, just like his office.
Its pretty stupidBlack Beast lost to JDS and DC and he is now a can. He has a win over Ngannou and is 9-3 in the last 12 fights at the highest level.
There is a difference between a gatekeeper and a can.
Wins over his three opponents prior to Cormier - a top 15 fighter and the number 2 and 3 ranked HWs - earned him a title shot. His popularity, and UFC's desperation for a main event, only meant he didn't have to wait long to get it.Meh I have to disagree, he didnt even earn the title shot, he got it due to popularity
Plant your feet,look down and swing until the ref says stop.The just bleed gods have spoken. Fuck using strategy within the rules to get the W.
He should start telling his opponents they better have enough cardio for late round tdd or the nightmare will beginYeah for sure. The press this kid is getting because Dana is a clown is off the charts.
Hell Khabib and Askren are lucky they're allowed to even stay despite the W'sExactly. This guy isn't going to make it far in the UFC with that attitude. If that's his mentality, he'll fold once he faces a top 20 fighter.