Let’s talk Raoni Barcelos and the savagery in his debut

[WalkenWouldOwn]

He looked great. And to still be THAT fast and powerful in the 3rd round of a competitive fight is something we don't often see from newcomers. Looking forward to his next fight.

 

[Cowboy Cerroliveira]

He's Aldo: The Next Generation

 

[BjPenn2017]

Barcelos looked like a killer and contender out there, Holobaugh is no joke and he pretty much ran right through him.

I wouldn't mind Barcelos vs Lamas, he has the skills might as well push him while he's in his prime. He is 31 after all, he isn't getting any younger no need to waste time fighting mid level guys when he will run through most of them.

 

[Osiris3657]

You guys worry about age way too much. Most guys don't even last 5 years in the UFC and usually the earlier you start the quicker you're out of the sport.

Um, you clearly didn't get the context of my post. If you're debuting in the UFC at 31 in one of the deepest divisions, your chances of making any noise in the rankings are slim. He's already past his athletic prime (mid to late 20's), and considering most guys fight maybe twice a year, he'll be 33 or 34 before he has a chance to crack the Top 10 and push his way to a title shot...and that's IF he doesn't lose during this 2-3 year period of working his way up the ladder.

 

[Osiris3657]

Can I take the #25 spot on your list?

Been a hater since the Poirier fight.

 

[Evangelion]

Um, you clearly didn't get the context of my post. If you're debuting in the UFC at 31 in one of the deepest divisions, your chances of making any noise in the rankings are slim. He's already past his athletic prime (mid to late 20's), and considering most guys fight maybe twice a year, he'll be 33 or 34 before he has a chance to crack the Top 10 and push his way to a title shot...and that's IF he doesn't lose during this 2-3 year period of working his way up the ladder.

Uhm yes I do know you're point.

Please tell Daniel Cormier, Yoel RoMero, Robbie Lawler, Anderson Silva and the dozens of other guys who excelled into their late thirties or even early 40s

 

[Osiris3657]

Uhm yes I do know you're point.

Please tell Daniel Cormier, Yoel RoMero, Robbie Lawler, Anderson Silva and the dozens of other guys who excelled into their late thirties or even early 40s

Man it is too easy to win arguments with you, you're embarrassing yourself now. Cormier and Romero didn't even start their MMA careers until after they were 30. They had no wear and tear to deal with from previous fights. Silva has been irrelevant since he lost to Weidman 5 years ago. Lawler is 36 now and since he got knocked out 2 years ago by Woodley, his days as a title contender appear to be over.

You notice one other common denominator these guys share? They fight at heavier weight classes, where speed and athleticism aren't as important as they are at the lower ones.

 

[executionermma]

he's going to 135

 

[Erratic]

Please guys, any GIFs?

 

[Toco]

I'm not there? interesting

 

[Danis_champ]

yup he looked good but he is already 31, no time to waste. He would be super young in HW years but its FW and people get better so quickly

 

[TheRealWill]

Shit, I miss a single card and all of a sudden there is a name I've never heard of being groomed to be a threat to the top of a very top heavy division.

Fuck. Was it that impressive guys?

He's being tauted as Also 2.0. they're training partners and have a similar style.

 

[Osiris3657]

I'm not there? interesting

Haven't read any over the top Conor hating posts from you...yet.

 

[Ryoto Machida]

I fully expected Holobaugh to piece him up on the feet. So yeah, very impressed.