it was vicious. Khalil used to train with Anderson who had very good things to say about him. I think he even said Khalil either KO'd or rocked him in training
because it's rare to be standing over someone who is posting or in turtle these days. You either endup with people on the ground because of a takedown, or a knockdown where they've flopped to guard or a similar position a lot of the time.Why are these downed opponent rib kicks not utilized more?
From what I've seen they're usually blocked by the arms. They still hurt a bunch but more times they're blocked. In this case it didn't happen and dude got blasted.Why are these downed opponent rib kicks not utilized more?
I thought he still trains at Anderson's MTC? I remember Anderson mentioning a few years back that the UFC should sign him.
Great question. There are many legal and potentially damaging techniques that are under utilized. Some of them come with risk such as not seeking a position of control on a downed opponent. But if your opponent is down and not in a position to seek a TD, great technique to at least soften up the body, with potential to stop a fight. It may be that fighters fear them out of the potential to draw a foul if the opponent moves to much?Why are these downed opponent rib kicks not utilized more?
Great question. There are many legal and potentially damaging techniques that are under utilized. Some of them come with risk such as not seeking a position of control on a downed opponent. But if your opponent is down and not in a position to seek a TD, great technique to at least soften up the body, with potential to stop a fight. It may be that fighters fear them out of the potential to draw a foul if the opponent moves to much?
Me too. Such an effective strike without a lot of risk associated. I'm always begging for fighters to throw it when in a good position. Rarely do they, though.I'll never understand why we don't see this more often:
The show started already? So is the guy who lost out?
When they introduced him on the show he said he was training out of Syndicate MMA
Goes to sherdogI had no idea either. Thanks for the spoilers TS