What is a single aspect of one fighter's game that is hugely overrated?

[Megalodon]

This isn't necessarily a thread about overrated fighters, more about a single part of their game that gets overrated.

For example, some times people talk about Nate Diaz's guard like one would ever dare take him down and he can sub anyone off of his back. Don't get me wrong, he has good bjj but he has been beat down on the ground and had his guard nullified many times throughout his career.

Another one I feel is Cody Garbrandt's boxing, he has great power, speed and reactions but he has pretty much no diversity, he almost never throws a jab, I don't think I've ever seen him throw a straight punch, he relies solely on fast hooks. He's obviously a great fighter but considering his lack of a kicking game too he could really do with becoming more diverse.

 

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[Portland8242]

Connor's power. His timing and precision (which is freakishly good) is what knocks guys down. Eddie was nowhere near prepared and braced for that left hand every time it landed. It doesn't take a hard punch to knock a guy down when they don't see it coming. And with Connor, nobody sees that left hand coming.

 

[Dozer .]

GSP’s striking

It’s easy to look good standing against the Matt Hughes and the Jon Fitch’s of the world.

Jake Shields out struck him for 2 rounds.


Fun fact: GSP has always had the reach advantage over his opponents.

 

[Sonny Qc]

GSP’s striking

It’s easy to look good against

Oh you

 

[linvillegorge]

Overeem’s striking. Part of striking is defense.

 

[Squall10]

Jon Jones striking. He wins on reach alone. Also the black belts of Vitor, Nate Marquardt, Alan Belcher, Rashad Evans.They probably got them from a crackerjack box.

 

[VitorBelfoTRT]

Diaz boxing

 

[MoroccanFan]

Jacares bjj is vastly overrated in MMA.

 

[EGarrett]

I hate to say it but Holly's boxing. :/

 

[bambammccoy]

GSP’s striking

It’s easy to look good standing against the Matt Hughes and the Jon Fitch’s of the world.

Jake Shields out struck him for 2 rounds.


Fun fact: GSP has always had the reach advantage over his opponents.

GSPs striking isn't bad it's elite but smother the jab and nullify the TD and he struggles alot.

Johny had only a handful of years striking, but was taking rounds from GSP and outlanding him albeit not by large amounts, even though GSP has a very extensive striking background.

 

[bambammccoy]

Jacares is vastly overrated in MMA.

Fixed

 

[LouisBolanos]

Nate Diaz's cardio. He was gassed in the 2nd Conor fight

Jon Jones' athleticism. He's literally the worst athlete among his siblings, and can't even begin to dunk at 6'4" 85' reach.

Mighty Mouse's completeness. It's easy to jump around when you're only carrying 130lbs while taking punches that you know won't knock a chicken out

 

[Bluntforce420]

GSP’s striking


Jake Shields out struck him for 2 rounds.

After nearly gouging GSPs eye out

 

[613]

GSP’s striking

It’s easy to look good standing against the Matt Hughes and the Jon Fitch’s of the world.

Jake Shields out struck him for 2 rounds.


Fun fact: GSP has always had the reach advantage over his opponents.

Shield poked him in the eye like 10 times. GSP also out struck and dropped prime Alves twice

 

[613]

Nick Diaz's guard. The guy has never beat someone looking to control him on the ground

 

[SHAZAM]

GSPs striking. Been saying it for years.

 

[markg171]

Connor's power. His timing and precision (which is freakishly good) is what knocks guys down. Eddie was nowhere near prepared and braced for that left hand every time it landed. It doesn't take a hard punch to knock a guy down when they don't see it coming. And with Connor, nobody sees that left hand coming.

 

[chinarice]

Aldo's BJJ

Werdum's BJJ

Woodley's striking

Silva's boxing

Khabib's takedowns

 

[franquito]

Jon Jones' athleticism. He's literally the worst athlete among his siblings, and can't even begin to dunk at 6'4" 85' reach.

Being the worst athlete when compared to 2 NFL players? Ok.
There is not a single UFC fighter who is more athletic than an NFL player. Not even close.