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Diabate is very unathletic and gasses VERY quickly.
Lol,that might be Manuwa himself.
Manuwa is in trouble
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Diabate is very unathletic and gasses VERY quickly.
Lol,that might be Manuwa himself.
LOL
But back to the topic: I got my money on Diabate on a pure striking battle (which I think will be the case), and a fighter without good grappling (AT LEAST a good TDD), has no future in MMA.
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I favour Diabate because I think he's better all around, but Manuwa has big power and a pretty good smash game if he can get top position.
I think this is a fun fight, and appropriate matchmaking for both guys.
I think this is a fun fight, and appropriate matchmaking for both guys.
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Thread title is misleading. I thought that he had some personal or legal issues or something. As to the OP, I agree with the notion that a fighter cannot expect to get far in the big leagues of modern MMA without being well-rounded.
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Well, I wouldn't be sure about that. I think Diabate is a far more proven high level striker, no? Seems like that to me. He held his own against some of K-1's very best guys even though he was often at a significant size disadvantage. He doesn't really have that problem in the UFC. Manuwa looks awesome striking, sure, but a takedown still seems like a more intelligent solution considering what punishment Diabate can take and keep coming. That guy is bound to catch you with something slick eventually if you stand with him for too long. I don't know maybe "The Snake" has lost a step. Personally I still wouldn't recommend playing stand-up with him.
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I'd say overall Diabate's striking is probably a bit more crisp but Manuwa has the edge in the power department at least at this point in their respective careers, the guy is a straight knock out artist. Diabate while he may be able to pick him apart with his reach and technique would be wise to not "stand and bang" so to speak because if he gets caught with one of Manuwa's power shots then it could get ugly.
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how fucking high are you right now?
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I'm torn, Manuwa's speed and power look mighty fine but Diabate has the reach, credentials and versatility with his muay thai.
Wouldn't even be surprised to see Diabate hit a takedown or two! Rooting for Manuwa to light him up though!
Wouldn't even be surprised to see Diabate hit a takedown or two! Rooting for Manuwa to light him up though!
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Snake has improved his offensive grappling lately, he's no longer a poor man's Spider on the ground. I wasn't too impressed with Manuwa, but he does have power and some solid skills on the feet (solid, not great).
The thing is, Diabate is an awesome striker based on technique, but he's had the trouble that many good pure strikers have in MMA - adapting defense. He gets hit way too much for that good of a striker, and I wouldn't be surprised if Jimi cracks him through the middle.
I favor Snake if he comes to grapple, Manuwa slightly if it stays standing because of that power and the things above.
Also, this is a good fight to make. But Te-Huna/Snake is similar to Gonzaga/Kongo. Their positions are close and they're about on the same level. The difference is Cyrille's age. I would've made that fight.
The thing is, Diabate is an awesome striker based on technique, but he's had the trouble that many good pure strikers have in MMA - adapting defense. He gets hit way too much for that good of a striker, and I wouldn't be surprised if Jimi cracks him through the middle.
I favor Snake if he comes to grapple, Manuwa slightly if it stays standing because of that power and the things above.
Also, this is a good fight to make. But Te-Huna/Snake is similar to Gonzaga/Kongo. Their positions are close and they're about on the same level. The difference is Cyrille's age. I would've made that fight.
Did you watch the fight..?
Manuwa has been wrestling with Phil Davis for a while now and I've never seen him taken down.
If he puts his hands on anybody including JBJ they are going to sleep
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Lol, I was hoping you'd turn up. I'm afraid I never said I felt sorry for you, just making a joke about your questionable sig.
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Manuwa was taken down 2-3 times by Kingsbury?
Good joke bro,
