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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.
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i cant say i really agree with your points. just because someone wins on their feet doesnt mean it was 100% standup. alot of that has to do with getting the right shot, your opponent maybe not wanting to go to the ground with you, how you can handle their power vs how they can handle yours.
its not just saying hey i won standing up so its 100% standup and now because kimbo can throw a punch he can stand up and do this or that. and then you end the whole thing by saying, sure he has a chance. well fuck everyone that goes in there has a chance, that doesnt mean he's going to win though.