Erick Silva's genius heel strikes

[capnlarge]

The KO losses are all part of Erick Silva's growth as a fighter. We will think of them as we think of Anderson Silva's losses in Pride.

Remember that time that Erick Silva got KOd by Nordine Taleb? That sure seems silly now that he's a 10-time defending champion.

 

[lostdog000]

not a heel, but creative and worked

 

[SMYD]

The kid needs to get it all together. At least time is on his side....He'll keep growing.

 

[Underdog bjj jp]

Wait in ten years when he hits his prime , it'll be a deadly asset to his game

 

[christer]

It's amazing to watch every new generation inventing new techniques we didn't even think of. I wonder what else he will do as he keeps getting more experience and improving.
Champ by 2020 I think.

 

[Papawash]

The future looks bright with this young man.

 

[bad seed]

That's some elite coordination and TD defense.

We are truly blessed with a prospect with this much potential.

that guy had the worst fight IQ ever. He's getting wailed with punches which he could escape by simply letting go of the leg, but refuses to. lol

 

[UseARubberGuard]

that guy had the worst fight IQ ever. He's getting wailed with punches which he could escape by simply letting go of the leg, but refuses to. lol

In his defense, it's hard to appropriately prepare for the creativity of a blue chip prospect like Erick.

Just remember what JBJ did to Shogun

 

[Dreaming Dead]

that guy had the worst fight IQ ever. He's getting wailed with punches which he could escape by simply letting go of the leg, but refuses to. lol

The single leg seems pretty obsolete when you watch this gif. Reeks of Japanese MMA circa 2000-2005.

 

[Agent Mulder]

I just hope that Erick Silva isn't the type of fighter who relies purely on youth to be effective. You need fundamentals when you're no longer in your early 20s like him.

What? He's only 19.

 

[dontlaugh]

It would hardly deal damage to the opponent, can't see why anyone other than this Genius prospect Erick Silva would attempt that.

 

[ArtemV]

It is an interesting technique, but he literally got no power in it...

 

[Joshua8531]

That's some elite coordination and TD defense.

We are truly blessed with a prospect with this much potential.

Wow! Who was he fighting, was he hurt beforehand.

 

[Xaero]

Erick Silva's touch glove technique is pretty advanced too.

 

[ookii]

Majority of the fighters are way too old to pull off a move like that

 

[ookii]

Erick Silva's touch glove technique is pretty advanced too.

That was just foolishness from his youth. We all did dumb things when we were kids

 

[Bonos]

young gun

 

[SimonNova]

Poised to take over MMA with that kind of low risk high reward type of shite.

TEAM SILVA 2018 ARE YOU WITH ME MOTHERFUCKERS?

 

[The Mean Streets]

Many have been worried about the future of the UFC as elite fighters age, but young prospects like Erick Silva prove the best is yet to come

 

[7th]

I feel so lucky to be able to witness the Doogie Howser of MMA.