Don't forget - Max has been training for an elite wrestler since UFC 212

[Martialarts123]

Max was scheduled to fight Frankie at UFC 218, then at UFC 222, which means he's been actively training TDD for quite a long time now. Of course, Frankie is not Khabib, but it's a relevant part of his training that people have neglected to discuss. We've only examined his TDD in his past fights, but don't forget the progress he may have made in the last year.

 

[LouisBolanos]

Edison Barboza was also training for an elite wrestler before the Khabib fight, a lot of good that did for him.

 

[Martialarts123]

Yes, but Max has had two consecutive training camps for Frankie, and took zero damage (since he never fought at 222).

Also, I'd argue that Max has naturally better balance and ring awareness that Edson.

 

[120wrestling]

Edison Barboza was also training for an elite wrestler before the Khabib fight, a lot of good that did for him.

This, and Barboza has much better TDD than Max.

Listen, I know Max has improved greatly since the Conor fight. But there is no way a guy who gets wrestle fucked by McGregor can improve to the point where they'll be stuffing Khabib shots all night.

It takes a life time of wrestling to get to Khabib's level or to even combat it. Max has improved greatly, but he aint outlasting Khabib.

 

[TheAnnihilator]

And I've been playing with my wang since UFC 1.

 

[Brit_Brawler]

Edison Barboza was also training for an elite wrestler before the Khabib fight, a lot of good that did for him.

I wonder how you even talk with khabibs nuts so deep in your throat

 

[RafaelDosSantos]

Frankie would maul Khabib

 

[Martialarts123]

Frankie would maul Khabib

I could see The Answer having success, particularly with the hands.

 

[lweiberg]

And I've been playing with my wang since UFC 1.

Have you been taking breaks between rounds?

 

[LouisBolanos]

I wonder how you even talk with khabibs nuts so deep in your throat

I only have Conor McGOAT's elephant sized balls in my mouth.

 

[DLX]

Max won't be in good enough shape, unfortunately. He may have to finish this one early. Which could be possible. You never know, he may carry some power up at 155.

 

[rurouni]

I wonder how you even talk with khabibs nuts so deep in your throat

 

[ImNotSurpisedDonks!]

Yah, Frankie was 'the wrestler' that prepared Edson, and we all saw how that looked.

 

[mikesparrow]

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Max was scheduled to fight Frankie at UFC 218, then at UFC 222, which means he's been actively training TDD for quite a long time now. Of course, Frankie is not Khabib, but it's a relevant part of his training that people have neglected to discuss. We've only examined his TDD in his past fights, but don't forget the progress he may have made in the last year.

That's actualy a good point. He's improving very fast, so I wouldn't be surprised if his TDD is very good at this point. Besides has talked a few times about wanting the fight with Khabib, so at least he has a confidence about his TDD ability. But of course many others had too, before they stepped in the cage with Khabib. We will see soon and I can't wait.

 

[mikesparrow]

I only have Conor McGOAT's elephant sized balls in my mouth.

Ohh, thank you. You made my day. Conor and elephant size balls. His balls are smaller than a castrated kitten's nonexistent balls.

 

[JustOnce]

Max was scheduled to fight Frankie at UFC 218, then at UFC 222, which means he's been actively training TDD for quite a long time now. Of course, Frankie is not Khabib, but it's a relevant part of his training that people have neglected to discuss. We've only examined his TDD in his past fights, but don't forget the progress he may have made in the last year.

This is an extremely good point, kudos.

I think Edgar is a better wrestler than Khabib, with top game damage in favour of Khabib.

 

[kevo1295]

This, and Barboza has much better TDD than Max.

Listen, I know Max has improved greatly since the Conor fight. But there is no way a guy who gets wrestle fucked by McGregor can improve to the point where they'll be stuffing Khabib shots all night.

It takes a life time of wrestling to get to Khabib's level or to even combat it. Max has improved greatly, but he aint outlasting Khabib.

But Holloway has much better cardio and conditioning and Barboza was still stuffing take downs in the third round after accumulating a ridiculous amount of damage. If Holloway can keep off the cage he has a chance.

 

[rakeleaves]

I only have Conor McGOAT's elephant sized balls in my mouth.

Well at least now you admit it. You have made progress.

 

[rydogg24]

Max was scheduled to fight Frankie at UFC 218, then at UFC 222, which means he's been actively training TDD for quite a long time now. Of course, Frankie is not Khabib, but it's a relevant part of his training that people have neglected to discuss. We've only examined his TDD in his past fights, but don't forget the progress he may have made in the last year.

Awesome point

Finally an insightful thread that could prompt sports talk!

If max keeps the fight standing 50% of the time and can limit the GNP he can win with volume punches

Hopefully we get to see khabibs striking tested as well as his chin

 

[LouisBolanos]

Ohh, thank you. You made my day. Conor and elephant size balls. His balls are smaller than a castrated kitten's nonexistent balls.