Media Khamzat downplay's Dricus weird fighting style "Weird style don't matter when you are on the ground"

[MMAFanCal]

Ahh okay. You're only addressing those picking Khamzat. If it goes past about 12 minutes, likely yeah there's gonna be some striking. Only guy who can push a grappling pace like Khamzat has early on for 25 minutes is Merab. Khamzat's cardio issues are overblown imo, but he's not gonna ragdoll DDP for 5 full rounds. DDP needs to survive the early onslaught obviously.

Yes, I personally agree with what you said. Just that the narrative that Whittaker treatment is going to happen to Dricus, is what I see everywhere (not just this forum, but in comment sections and youtubers etc.)

 

[usernamee]

He doesn’t even need to grapplefuck him. He can just ride him out and win rounds with his vastly superior wrestling. I think Chimaev knows the challenge he faces and will conserve energy. DDP is sloppy and that works in his favor offensively but not defensively, and this is his first time fighting an elite wrestler in the UFC.

It would be mighty impressive of him to do that in a five rounder. I have only really seen him utilize grappling for like 1,5 rounds so far.

Fuck, I can't think of many fighters utilizing grappling by riding out a dude (that's definitely gay) for five rounds. GSP comes to mind but who else? Not even Khabib did that, he had rounds "off" where he just striked.

But maybe you mean more in the sense that he can utilize his wrestling just enough to edge the scorecards barring that he doesn't lose too clearly on the feet in-between it?

 

[wisdom blows]

It would be mighty impressive of him to do that in a five rounder. I have only really seen him utilize grappling for like 1,5 rounds so far.

Fuck, I can't think of many fighters utilizing grappling by riding out a dude (that's definitely gay) for five rounds. GSP comes to mind but who else? Not even Khabib did that, he had rounds "off" where he just striked.

But maybe you mean more in the sense that he can utilize his wrestling just enough to edge the scorecards barring that he doesn't lose too clearly on the feet in-between it?

Yes. I don’t mean bell to bell LNP

 

[188912345]

Yes. I don’t mean bell to bell LNP

That's what I think might happen too, if it goes to a decision.

They will exchange on the feet, Khamzat will take him down (with control/GNP/sub attempts) and be able to win close rounds because of that.

Then of course, there might be a finish on the feet from either one of them, since they both have power.

 

[usernamee]

That's what I think might happen too, if it goes to a decision.

They will exchange on the feet, Khamzat will take him down (with control/GNP/sub attempts) and be able to win close rounds because of that.

Then of course, there might be a finish on the feet from either one of them, since they both have power.

I can already see the "robbery" threads building up on the dawgs first page lol

Khamzat still a BUM!

 

[Bradillac]

No he doesn’t. He is good at fighting through being tired; one of the best in MMA at it actually. But he gets slow and sloppy as the fight goes on. He’s lucky he fought past prime Izzy, cuz he was losing that fight and getting exhausted before the final takedown. He’s never beaten an elite wrestler. In high level UFC fights, the elite wrestler almost always wins. That isn’t changing with this fight.

Typically, in high level UFC fights the more complete and well rounded fighter wins, and that is undoubtedly DDP in this fight. Guys with glaring holes in their game like Chimaev can only have so much success before they hit a wall.

 

[mkess101]

Yes, I personally agree with what you said. Just that the narrative that Whittaker treatment is going to happen to Dricus, is what I see everywhere (not just this forum, but in comment sections and youtubers etc.)

I mean, it's absolutely possible Khamzat takes him down early and mauls him. It's also possible DDP survives and takes over late.

One thing I haven't seen talked about much is what happens to DDP's gas tank if he's forced to defend for 2 rounds on the mat. Getting taken down, punched, defending subs, getting up, taken down again...that saps a gas tank a helluva lot more than striking. We've seen DDP push his way through fatigue before and maybe he can again, but this is a different type of energy expenditure. People are only talking about what Khamzat's early blitz will take out of him. Not what it might take out of DDP. We could end up seeing two exhausted dudes in a sloppy brawl late in the fight. Or there's even the chance that DDP is the more depleted guy (I don't see that as likely, but it's absolutely possible).

 

[BullyKutta]

Typically, in high level UFC fights the more complete and well rounded fighter wins, and that is undoubtedly DDP in this fight. Guys with glaring holes in their game like Chimaev can only have so much success before they hit a wall.

I was going to respond to another post here but you nailed it.

It’s not complicated.

Chimaev uses striking to set up takedowns.

DDP uses striking to set up takedowns.
DDP uses takedowns to set up striking.
DDP cardio is unquestionable.
DDP easily rolls into fight night at 205. Bare minimum. Probably 10 pounds more.

If this was a grappling match, sure it might be a toss up. But it’s not.

If DDP wins, and makes it look easy, I won’t be at all surprised.

 

[188912345]

I was going to respond to another post here but you nailed it.

It’s not complicated.



DDP uses striking to set up takedowns.
DDP uses takedowns to set up striking.

If DDP is unable to take Khamzat down (very likely) the efficiency of his strategy goes way down.

At the same time, DDP will have to adapt his striking as to not leave himself too open for takedowns from Khamzat, which will also make his striking less effective.

DDP uses a high guard, which defends his head well, but leaves his body and hips open.
Works great vs a striker, but not as great vs a strong wrestler.

Same goes for his high kicks, body kicks, and blitzed, and his tendency to throw punches off balance. Not great vs a big takedown threat, but great vs Izzy or Strickland.

In a week we will get all questions answered

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Height doesn't matter when you are both lying down

Some of the earliest advice about women my father gave me

 

[Dorkman]

Just wait until he oil checks you and then fishhooks you with the same hand.

And an eye poke to give him pink eye