JDS just beat a guy "2 weight classes up"

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I was watching the JDS fight with a casual fan and they pointed out the weight difference between Cigano and Big Ben. Just about 25lbs. Bit of a reach difference too.

I commented in a thread that called JDS's performance boring. I was actually impressed. I found it super entertaining. JDS put on a boxing clinic against a guy who would be like 4 weight classes above in boxing. That's not an easy feat.

And it got me to thinking (oh no not another Conor thread), this is the kind of fight that Conor would have to fight if he wants to beat Nate. He can't KO Nate. He can't out pressure Nate. He can't out grapple Nate. So he will just have to use smart boxing. JDS effectively showed how the smaller faster man can beat the larger slower man.
 
Yep. He beat the crap out of Ben. JDS has made a career of taking out the biggest and most dangerous men in the world and has made millions doing it.
 
And somehow they were both 6'4
 
We'll have to see if Conor has the cardio and striking defense to make that happen.
 
dmwalking said:
I was watching the JDS fight with a casual fan and they pointed out the weight difference between Cigano and Big Ben. Just about 25lbs. Bit of a reach difference too.

I commented in a thread that called JDS's performance boring. I was actually impressed. I found it super entertaining. JDS put on a boxing clinic against a guy who would be like 4 weight classes above in boxing. That's not an easy feat.

And it got me to thinking (oh no not another Conor thread), this is the kind of fight that Conor would have to fight if he wants to beat Nate. He can't KO Nate. He can't out pressure Nate. He can't out grapple Nate. So he will just have to use smart boxing. JDS effectively showed how the smaller faster man can beat the larger slower man.
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Which is why he couldn't KO him, but is also why he was able to stick and move for the win. Boxing 101 if you are at a weight disadvantage.
 
And Cain beat a 280 fighter.

Ok, that doesn't have nothing to do with him, but this is HW.

It was boring and that fight was really terrible to those who appreciate modern fighters.
 
Your thinking is good when the guys weigh 240 lbs and 265 lbs not so much when one is 170 and the other 180, in the second case speed difference isn't that significant.
And JDS is a way better striker than Rothwell, don't think Conor is compared to Diaz.
 
Kyra Gracie mentioned hes 10 kilos smaller. Yeah it also suits the McGregor Case. JDS did what he couldn't.
 
CJohnny said:
And Cain beat a 280 fighter.

Ok, that doesn't have nothing to do with him, but this is HW.

It was boring and that fight was really terrible to those who appreciate modern fighters.
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If Conor had beaten Nate in the same fashion, Conor fanboys would never shut up about how amazing Conor is. JDS pulls it off and we hear complaints that it was boring. I don't see how it was boring. I was watching with a casual fan and even they were impressed by how good JDS was boxing and landing shots. The only reason it was "boring" is because it was lopsided and there wasn't a KO.

And actually, modern fighters have gotten more technical and safer. I'm not sure what you mean by "modern fighters."
 
dmwalking said:
If Conor had beaten Nate in the same fashion, Conor fanboys would never shut up about how amazing Conor is. JDS pulls it off and we hear complaints that it was boring. I don't see how it was boring. I was watching with a casual fan and even they were impressed by how good JDS was boxing and landing shots. The only reason it was "boring" is because it was lopsided and there wasn't a KO.

And actually, modern fighters have gotten more technical and safer. I'm not sure what you mean by "modern fighters."
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Complete fighters like Cain, Reem, and Werdum. These 3 have everything.

DJ is a modern fighter, best example of it. Jones too.
 
dmwalking said:
If Conor had beaten Nate in the same fashion, Conor fanboys would never shut up about how amazing Conor is. JDS pulls it off and we hear complaints that it was boring. I don't see how it was boring. I was watching with a casual fan and even they were impressed by how good JDS was boxing and landing shots. The only reason it was "boring" is because it was lopsided and there wasn't a KO.

And actually, modern fighters have gotten more technical and safer. I'm not sure what you mean by "modern fighters."
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I'm with you in this one, Conor and some other fighters can be sucked to death but JDS can't ? let's make it look like it was an awesome thing and be boring with it, that's how McGregor fans act.
 
CJohnny said:
Complete fighters like Cain, Reem, and Werdum. These 3 have everything.

DJ is a modern fighter, best example of it. Jones too.
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LOL what? What do they have that JDS doesn't?
 
dmwalking said:
LOL what? What do they have that JDS doesn't?
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Clinch, wrestling, kicks, defense. Also when JDS is pressured he is lost, so his movement is only good when he fights someone like Rothwell.

JDS only have boxing and movement. Didn't improve at all after Cain fight.
 
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