Media This fight is more dangerous for Alex than I thought on the feet

[hbombbisping]

I got Alex by KO but the factor here is sometimes Pereira is defensively absent minded and his hands will be extra low even more than usual to be ready for the td. Ankalaev has very little windup so it's hard to see his shots coming.

 

[Mr Wings]

Dope gifs

 

[Portland8242]

I rewatched a few of Ank's fights the other day and it's a better matchup for Poatan than I initially thought.

Ank is very slow and methodical on the feet until he finally finds the shot he likes. I don't think this plays into Poatan's striking style at all, you don't wanna get into the mini battle of who can make the reads first - Poatan wins this pretty well every time.

For the grappling Ank for sure can implement it but he did not grapple 5 hard rounds against Jan. He probably could have had the GnP finish in the 5th round if he wasn't so exhausted. So yeah he might be able to grapple Poatan good for a round or two but not all 5 rounds.

 

[The Blue Bird]

Alex as a kickboxer knows it’s live by the sword and die by it. He’s not spooked

 

[Fedorgasm]

I think it is dangerous for Alex for a lot of reasons.

Alex is great but he's not exactly a defensive master. He gets hit with good shots in every fight.

Then on top of that we've seen superior strikers get caught because they're extra worried about the takedown from a superior grappler.

And then if he actually does get taken down, he's still not good enough on the ground to do anything other than survive till the end of the round.

I'm rooting for Alex but I'm very worried

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

I rewatched a few of Ank's fights the other day and it's a better matchup for Poatan than I initially thought.

Ank is very slow and methodical on the feet until he finally finds the shot he likes. I don't think this plays into Poatan's striking style at all, you don't wanna get into the mini battle of who can make the reads first - Poatan wins this pretty well every time.

For the grappling Ank for sure can implement it but he did not grapple 5 hard rounds against Jan. He probably could have had the GnP finish in the 5th round if he wasn't so exhausted. So yeah he might be able to grapple Poatan good for a round or two but not all 5 rounds.

ank wasn't that slow or methodical against rakic, he was throwing with a lot of power and pressuring him pretty heavily in the first 2 minutes of the fight, I think he will start off quick against alex, it's what he did in his last 2 fights

 

[TempleoftheDog]

So, you nean as a NEW Whitebelt.

I shouldn’t even be responding to an asshole like you. But..

So yes..

Dazzle me with brilliance.. Because you will NEVER baffle me with bullshit.

 

[usernamee]

Ank is a very elite mixed martial artist (Fight IQ could probably use a little tune up tho). Really fun to see at this weight class. Can't wait!

 

[DalchaLungiambula]

I got Alex by KO but the factor here is sometimes Pereira is defensively absent minded and his hands will be extra low even more than usual to be ready for the td. Ankalaev has very little windup so it's hard to see his shots coming.

That's Dalcha Lungiambula, he's not very good

 

[Bwagster]

This fight is going to be intense. Ankalaev’s wrestling may create some openings for his standup. I can’t wait!

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Guaranteed Best Light Heavyweight Championship Fight of the Night

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

Guaranteed Best Light Heavyweight Championship Fight of the Night

You’re always here to tell me what I’m watching, Sherbro!

 

[Fergelmince]

Has Ankalaev beaten any former belt holders? Just not sure about the guy considering his competition.

 

[Versez]

We will see...i do have a bad feeling...

 

[tritestill]

Ank can bring the violence, people are just thinking of a couple recent performances.

 

[laleggenda27]

Ankalaev is very dangerous on the feet. He has big power and is pretty technical. However, Alex is much more technical, and he doesn't leave himself out of position like Ankalaev's previous opponents.

Could Ankalaev land a big shot on the feet? Sure. But that's not a very smart game plan. At the very least, he should mix in the threat of the takedown (if not go full NCCA mode).

 

[payton]

That's Dalcha Lungiambula, he's not very good

I Agree with you, Dalcha Lungiambula.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

the bad feeling you have should be that Alex is 38 kickboxer that has a ton of mileage on him. i think both guys can win, but Ankalaev has a WAY better upside than Alex does, that's just the truth.

especially the way the Rountree fight went. was that an aberration or was that the cracks beginning to show in Alex's game?

 

[BangBang]

'Make friends, make friends, never, never break friends. if you do, you'll catch a flu and that will be the end of you!'

 

[usernamee]

That's Dalcha Lungiambula, he's not very good

That's Dalcha CHAMP to you, peasant!