Very Convinced Gane Wins Now

[alex21cms]

reminds of when Ngannou was looking past Stipe their first fight

 

[Ares Black]

Exactly, that's what I'm saying. The original bet should still stand.

This guy is in la la land. Oh well, he wants to welch, I can't stop him.

Fine, original bet stands. No more chickening out though. It's unbecoming.

 

[Dirty Frank]

I doubt it will impact the fight much. Francis is training hard still. The better man will win.

Gane is definitely more hungry right now, but if he wins the UFC will start lowballing him and he’ll be in the exact same boat Ngannou is.

Ngannou has waaaaay less harmonious relationship with the UFC brass than Gane, prior to winning the belt.
UFC probably knows something we don't about my cousin Frank

 

[Dirty Frank]

It's such a strange fight, because Gane just seems like a better fighter in so many aspects, yet Ngannou still has that power to wreck people. I have no doubt that if this kind of match up was at MW, Gane would breeze with ease. But there's two things that come into play when you have Ngannou's Ford Escort energy.

1) Ngannou has a bigger allowance for error. Gane has to have a perfect fight where Ngannou doesn't. All Ngannou has to do is touch Gane once. And I really don't see Gane pressuring Ngannou in a way that will slow him down either.

2) Ngannou's power gives him a huge mental edge. His opponents have to do way more adjusting and planning, to then be forced to think and second guess their choices during the fight. Looking at the Overeem sequences, you could see by his approach and the way he moved he was worried and apprehensive about engaging with Ngannou's power, making him fight in a way he normally wouldn't.

Gane by all means is technically the "better fighter", but Ngannou still has the high ground here. Like, make a human fight a bear. Bears don't need technique.

Fury vs. Wilder.
Technique vs. Power at HW.
You get your answer

 

[Prologue]

Fury vs. Wilder.
Technique vs. Power at HW.
You get your answer

A little different in boxing though, considering larger gloves, ten counts, and stricter ruleset.

 

[Dirty Frank]

A little different in boxing though, considering larger gloves, ten counts, and stricter ruleset.

A little different, and a little similar.

 

[Jean-MMA]

It's such a strange fight, because Gane just seems like a better fighter in so many aspects, yet Ngannou still has that power to wreck people. I have no doubt that if this kind of match up was at MW, Gane would breeze with ease. But there's two things that come into play when you have Ngannou's Ford Escort energy.

1) Ngannou has a bigger allowance for error. Gane has to have a perfect fight where Ngannou doesn't. All Ngannou has to do is touch Gane once. And I really don't see Gane pressuring Ngannou in a way that will slow him down either.

2) Ngannou's power gives him a huge mental edge. His opponents have to do way more adjusting and planning, to then be forced to think and second guess their choices during the fight. Looking at the Overeem sequences, you could see by his approach and the way he moved he was worried and apprehensive about engaging with Ngannou's power, making him fight in a way he normally wouldn't.

Gane by all means is technically the "better fighter", but Ngannou still has the high ground here. Like, make a human fight a bear. Bears don't need technique.

Bear are actually very technical when they fight.
They have good understand of Greco wrestling (underhook throw hip throw) and jiujitsu (guard, passing the guard ,retain guard underhook and stand up)

 

[Jean-MMA]

Has it ever worked with fighters who fight out their contract to renew with a bigger, much fatter paycheck? Feels like they always trip on the finish line. I know it's one of many UFC related curses and those are to be taken with a bath of salt but still...

One I can think about is Chris Weidman who resign after winning against Silva

 

[mjfan23]

Main question TS: who is more Shook?

 

[Prologue]

Bear are actually very technical when they fight.
They have good understand of Greco wrestling (underhook throw hip throw) and jiujitsu (guard, passing the guard ,retain guard underhook and stand up)

Wonder if they picked up their techniques at the local Bear Jiujitsu club.

Was also leaving bait for the Khabib vs Bear

 

[JBJ was here]

No matter how this fight ends, its not good for Francis. If he wins, his contract states that he must defend his belt.

If he wins, he defends against Jon Jones, which he's long wanted to do, makes a whole lot of money, and, win or lose, will then get a huge Bellator offer for something in the vicinity of what he's worth.

 

[Prologue]

A little different, and a little similar.

Honestly, I hope Gane wins, so I can't argue too much for Ngannou. Much of what I love about MMA are watching feats of technique triumphing over strength. But at the same time, just feels like Gane needs a perfect night to win this one, where Ngannou doesn't. Could be wrong... hope I'm wrong.

 

[pamirec]

There is a chance Gane wins a boring decision.

 

[El Panteron]

my adrenaline gland (if that’s a real thing lol)

Adrenaline is syntesized in the adrenal medulla, at the center of the suprarenal glands, which is located just over your kidneys.

 

[kenetics]

Fearless mindset. Hasn’t lost yet - it’s worked for him.

They all lose at hw lol.