TJ vs Joe Soto

[OriginMMA]

What was sherdogs reaction to this fight back when it happened?

Sometimes I believe some fighters just have harder time facing certain people. I wouldn’t really say it’s styles make fights, more like anything can happen like how big foot gets knocked out all the time then survives a 5 round war with Hunt. Or Jon not wiping the floor with osp. Etc

And yes this is about the Khabib/Al fight.

 

[Cam Zink]

Soto is a very defensive counter striker.
Wasn't that easy to put him away.
Oh and styles make fights XD

 

[Gambit MMA]

tj won every round didnt he?

 

[snackgod]

What was sherdogs reaction to this fight back when it happened?

Sometimes I believe some fighters just have harder time facing certain people. I wouldn’t really say it’s styles make fights, more like anything can happen like how big foot gets knocked out all the time then survives a 5 round war with Hunt. Or Jon not wiping the floor with osp. Etc

And yes this is about the Khabib/Al fight.

I was in the hotel when all that happened.

I even went to the event I give joe props for in an hour saying yes to fighting the champ.

 

[YOLOGOGOPLATA]

WHO CARES!?!?
TJ is still a beast
Khabib is still a beast

 

[moreorless87]

A big issue as well is that when a big name faces overmatched opposition he has more of an option to play it safe for a decision rather than taking the same risks he might vs a better opponent.

Someone like Fedor for example who would disrespect mid level opponents like Goodridge and just look to blast though them right away is increasingly rare in todays sport.

 

[Nelly]

tj won every round didnt he?

Yes but I remember people were saying Cruz would beat TJ because of how often TJ got hit especially in the 1st round. And I'm a Cruz fan but judging fighters based short notice fights should be taken with a grain a salt.

 

[OriginMMA]

tj won every round didnt he?

But so did Khabib that’s the point I’m getting at. TJ was still a great fighter and probably one of the best we have right now. One “ok” performance didn’t define him. People acting like 50-43 is a bad thing for Khabib.

 

[DarkneT]

Sherdog was a nicer place back then

 

[Street Fighter 2]

TJ via KO

 

[Danespina]

In the cases of Soto/TJ and Khabib/Al, it's important to note that all those fighters are dealing with a sudden change of opponent, not just the challengers.

Soto had a very solid performance given the circumstances, and TJ a great one.

 

[Gambit MMA]

But so did Khabib that’s the point I’m getting at. TJ was still a great fighter and probably one of the best we have right now. One “ok” performance didn’t define him. People acting like 50-43 is a bad thing for Khabib.

I agree, both performances were great. Total domination from bell to the end. I wouldn’t take away anything from TJ-Soto, a good performance is a good performance. Soto was first bellator FW champ and I think has like a 5-4 record in ufc now. He was the best guy they could get to fight Tj on that notice similar with khabib and raging al.

If Soto made it a close fight it would be different but TJ danced on him