12-29-2013, 05:01 PM | #161 |
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Essentially, a proper "check" is a knee to the shin. I don't see how this stoppage is any different than a knee so a shooting opponent and breaking his orbital. Same deal IMO.
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12-29-2013, 05:21 PM | #162 |
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I'd say it's closer to knocking a rushing opponent out with a jab that was intended to "keep them at distance". One of those moves that is intended mostly as defence, but of course it can sometimes do damage.
Landing it isn't luck, because he intended for the contact to take place. The fact that it broke his leg was just one of the less likely possible outcomes, so some might call it luck. |
12-29-2013, 05:26 PM | #163 |
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But that is the misconception. Checks arent meant just keep leg kicks at bay, they are meant to damage the shin of the opponent. It was perfect technique with a devastating outcome. No different than catching someone with a punch and KOing them
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12-29-2013, 05:30 PM | #164 |
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Have you ever seen Muay Thai kick boxers kicking bamboo?
The are strengthening their shin bones so they won't break as easily |
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I would suggest the #1 objective of checking the kick was to avoid taking damage, which is why I called it "defensive".
Most people are understating the intent behind the technique, and overstating the "luck" of it, so I agree with you there. |
12-29-2013, 07:24 PM | #168 |
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In fighting, offensive/defensive isn't that cut and dry
The guard is both offensive and defensive A double wrist lock (not Kimura, WAR Barnett) can be used offensively to make someone tap or defensively to sweep position |
12-29-2013, 07:56 PM | #169 |
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Never heard of this knee to check kicks thing, I've done it a few times myself by accident and it has fucking sucked, seems a quick route to arthritis and shattered kneecaps.
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12-29-2013, 07:58 PM | #170 |
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Reading up on it today, it seems uber painful to build up calcium to be able to do it properly. Seems brutal.
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12-29-2013, 08:14 PM | #171 | |
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The first time you have a kick checked, you rethink a lot of things, including gettnig in the ring in the first place. It hurts a lot. in some cases, it breaks your leg. In every case, you stop kicking. It's amazing ot see a wrestler get so good so quick at checking. Carrot topping(as that form of a check is called) is a more advanced, brutal type of check. actually, it hurts less than the traditional high check. |
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I'm a south paw, so my right leg is often a very healthy target for people. I used to take a lot of inside leg kicks because of that. I started using that carrot top instead of the 'traditional knee to elbow' check...motherfuckers stopped attacking my leg.
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12-29-2013, 08:21 PM | #174 | |
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The DEFENSIVE part is the lifting of yr leg so it's not planted as it takes the blow. It allows your leg to "roll" with the strike |
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12-29-2013, 08:36 PM | #175 |
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http://www.cracked.com/blog/the-10-m...ng-history_p2/
I think #2 describes "Carrot Topping" well, yes? |
12-29-2013, 08:39 PM | #176 |
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WAR Ernesto Hoost
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12-29-2013, 08:45 PM | #177 |
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explains it perfectly.
Love ernesto hoost. BLACKZILLIANS! |
12-29-2013, 08:51 PM | #178 |
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To be fair all those dudes (Minus Sapp ) are legit.
Shilt, Le Banner, Tiger White, Ray Sefo, Hunto, Raymon Dekkars, Badr Hari |
12-29-2013, 10:58 PM | #179 |
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Jabba's agreeing with you Krispy. There's a slight nuance in his type than yours, but essentially it is the same.
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12-29-2013, 11:12 PM | #180 |
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12-30-2013, 09:58 AM | #181 |
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I just compared it to the distance-keeping jab because, while it is definitely an offensive move, I believe the defensive aspect of it is more prominent. The offensive potency of the defensive moves is what makes them a deterrent.
Nobody wants a sore shin, or a punch in the face, and you're doing it in an attempt to stop them attacking in a certain way. Yes, this is why I'd put it on the defensive side of the scale. |
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12-30-2013, 11:39 AM | #183 |
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Even though I try not to put too much stock in bloodyelbow, this is some good insight on the "dirtiness" of the technique.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/12/3...-mma-technique even mentions Hoost and Sefo |
12-30-2013, 03:09 PM | #184 |
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I noticed in Browne's after bout promo that he is calling out the whole Heavyweight division, declaring that he is part of the new breed of HWs rising up the ranks.
I can't wait for him to get his shot at the belt. |
12-30-2013, 03:15 PM | #185 |
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He is a legit threat to Cain IMO
The Werdum fight will be for the next title shot (when Velaquez comes back from his shoulder surgery) and I kinda see him running through Werdum. |
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I think he'd destroy Werdum and every other HW except for JDS, although I see him winning that too. A healthy Cain shreds him though.
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12-30-2013, 05:10 PM | #187 |
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I dunno his takedown defense is amazing and his striking is better than Cain.
Don't get me wrong, Cain is the best HW in the world but I wouldnt be 100% with him against Browne, specially with the JDS ko. |
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12-30-2013, 10:01 PM | #193 |
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Ugh yeah. Would be a terrible way for him to bow out, hope he mounts some kind of comeback.
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12-30-2013, 10:19 PM | #194 |
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I dunno man. He didn't seem into it after the first Weidman fight. Say he comes back in a year, he will be close to 40, with a year of rust and months of PT. He is rich and famous beyond his wildest dreams and his fans are still UBER loyal to him. I'm not saying he won't come back but I'm pretty sure his best days are behind him.
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While we are on the subject of retiring, has anyone seen or heard anything from Leben?
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Honestly, Weidman knows how to make Silva uncomfortable, put the pressure on and beat him to the punch. It was evident from the first round of the first fight. Silva has very good takedown d for a guy who's not a wrestler... in the first roudn of this fight he really did well in beginning fending off Weidman, he only ended up on the ground because he got drilled. The problem is, he has to worry about defending the take down and constant pressure and can't find his striking rhythm. Chris throws him off his game and has his number, it couldn't be anymore clear.
Dana was even saying, Silva actually cracked his shin on the first check, and then threw another leg kick and broke his leg. Those checks were designed to hurt, and this fight, much like the first, was no fluke. |
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I def see what you are saying though. |
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