Just rewatched Rockhold-Weidman. The Chris is a tough mofo

[Kaiserjuan]

I'm a big AKA fan and am fully supporting Rockhold but I think he has a really really tough task ahead of him.

I feel Weidman has an advantage in the clinch and wrestling and he will try to turn it into a dog fight but will probably keep it standing unless he sees a clear opening for a sub. Taking Rockhold to the ground really does not pay: his scrambles are just phenomenal and what seems to be an a disadvantageous takedown could quickly be overturned into a dominating position for the californian.

The striking department is a bit of a question mark: Luke has better kicks and maybe better technique overall but I feel Weidman is probably slickier and can catch you with unexpected shots, whilst Rockhold is probably more traditional and therefore predictable. Above all Chris has a steel chin (prolly one of the best we've seen) and nothing seems to really rock him, let alone put him away. Rockhold, on the other hand, has a fine chin but I think he doesn't absorb punishment very well.

Overall I think it's a 50/50 really with Weidman having a better chance the longer the fight goes on. Whils I think Luke has the grappling and jits to get an early sub

Very excited for this next fight. What's your opinion?

 

[ortizgnp]

The Chris is gonna take that belt back and Luke will replace DC as the king of face expression gifs.

 

[chinarice]

I sure would would love to see Weidman avenge his loss in brutal fashion.......... but I'm not confident.

 

[rodn86]

I'm praying Rockhold wrecks him again, just like he did in the first fight.

The smugness of Weidman thoroughly nauseates me. He's the fighter I dislike the most and I'll always root against him.

 

[tozot]

I'm a big AKA fan and am fully supporting Rockhold but I think he has a really really tough task ahead of him.

I feel Weidman has an advantage in the clinch and wrestling and he will try to turn it into a dog fight but will probably keep it standing unless he sees a clear opening for a sub. Taking Rockhold to the ground really does not pay: his scrambles are just phenomenal and what seems to be an a disadvantageous takedown could quickly be overturned into a dominating position for the californian.

The striking department is a bit of a question mark: Luke has better kicks and maybe better technique overall but I feel Weidman is probably slickier and can catch you with unexpected shots, whilst Rockhold is probably more traditional and therefore predictable. Above all Chris has a steel chin (prolly one of the best we've seen) and nothing seems to really rock him, let alone put him away. Rockhold, on the other hand, has a fine chin but I think he doesn't absorb punishment very well.

Overall I think it's a 50/50 really with Weidman having a better chance the longer the fight goes on. Whils I think Luke has the grappling and jits to get an early sub

Very excited for this next fight. What's your opinion?

Lol at predictable;

Puls, did you really say his cardio is better than Rockhold`s?

Cause we all know the answer to that one...

 

[Edsonbarboza1]

LOL rockhold is the much better grappler

 

[Vehap1]

Easy win for Rockhold this time

 

[Hazuki Ryo]

Can't wait for the second fight. I hope both will be healthy. I give Weidman the edge in the clinch, wrestling department, but he has to be really careful that Luke does not use it against him. A miscalculated takedown attempt and he's getting the guillotine.

Luke seems to be using his kicks more efficiently so it's going to be hard for Chris to close the distance. Can't say who wins this, but hats off to Weidman if he gets his belt back. Always a hard thing to do right after a loss.

 

[listrahtes]

I would have really prefered more of a build up with Rockhold facing Jacare and Weidman fighting at least one other worthy opponent before getting the titleshot.

 

[TatooNU]

The Chris is gonna take that belt back and Luke will replace DC as the king of face expression gifs.

Luke had been on antibiotics two weeks before Weidman fight. Rockhold is just better at Weimdan with the weight cut. Chris seems to gas after the second round in ever fight. Weidman should move up to 205 after this fight.

By the way,