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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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This is why I said before, he'll probably win a few out of pure strength and maybe a little luck. as someone else said, he has a puncher's chance in every fight, however he is not always going to stay up on his feet. as a matter of fact i think he'll have a hard time staying on his feet, from what i've seen it doesn't take a whole lot to get kimbo down. i think this is a big case of kimbo getting talked up before fighting anyone worth talking about...