Why couldn't Islam finish JDM?

[oldschoolmmafan]

yeah, definitely. but certainty is in the finish.

Fixed brother. The 3 and 5 round system only benefits strikers. They catch breath and back to feet. This is certainty.

 

[ExitLUPin]

JDM has some of the best scrambling and submission escapes in MMA right now:

The anaconda choke wasn't executed the best by Emeev, but it was still a good attempt. Loosa had a tight arm triangle that he got out of. Not to mention all the top time and grappling offense Burns had against him, without a submission coming close. JDM showed great defense against Islam's front headlock, like when he transitioned to his d'arce, which is one of the best in MMA history, especially the shallow grip he uses.

 

[fractal]

Whats the fun in that
Just dominate for 25 minutes and make them feel absolutely pathethic

Dominate enough to not lose but also not be able to finish the fight. Nothing wrong with that though, this is the highest level of the game. While JDM is primarly a boxer, his grappling is good enough to stall Islam. If Islam could've finished he would've done it.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

JDM has some of the best scrambling and submission escapes in MMA right now:

The anaconda choke wasn't executed the best by Emeev, but it was still a good attempt. Loosa had a tight arm triangle that he got out of. Not to mention all the top time and grappling offense Burns had against him, without a submission coming close. JDM showed great defense against Islam's front headlock, like when he transitioned to his d'arce, which is one of the best in MMA history, especially the shallow grip he uses.

Grip strength is a real thing, when I young I thing hand control easy for me but once I start grappling more experienced guys I find out what real grip strength mean.

 

[Deceasedxo]

this makes zero sense. a finish equals death. if it was a real fight, then that's it. whether it's an arm bar or a ko, you're now unable to defend yourself and your life is forfeit. hanging tough in guard for 25 minutes means you resisted until the end and your ultimate fate is still undecided.

you included me, but I'm agreeing with you.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

Not sure but if he can break Usman like this, it will be legendary.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

Not sure but if he can break Usman like this, it will be legendary.

Brother Islam trying to give his friend pay day before he go. We all know this. He looking after his family.

 

[kuroro]

you included me, but I'm agreeing with you.

im sleepy

 

[The Judo Champ]

Islam was crushing him with pressure passes trying to create openings but JDM just got smooshed rather than attempt to scramble (Thats why he was grimacing so much). Islam was happy to ride out an easy dec win and JDM seemed content to just survive against the arguable goat