Originally Posted by Kevsh

For those of you doubting Kimbo has a chance in MMA just because he's only got standup, let me point out:

Couture wins HW title over Sylvia with 100% standup
GSP wins WW title from Hughes with 100% standup
Serra wins WW title from GSP with 100% standup
Jackson wins LHW title from Lidell with 100% standup
Silva wins MW title from Franklin with 100% standup

Or how about ...
Koscheck (4-time All-American wrestler) beats Sanchez ... what, 97% standup?

Just examples of how standup is dominating (at least in UFC) right now. Essentially, those that can avoid takedowns and have strong, quick fists are the ones winning.

(I mentioned this maybe 6 months ago and most people here scoffed ... but with each win it's clearer and clearer what the pattern is)

So if Kimbo can stay on his feet, and his power translates well into the ring, sure he has a chance.