Yep. The ability to take a punch is one of the most underrated talents in MMA. And I'm not talking about an iron chin.
If Brock didn't turtle, he may have had a future at MMA.
Yep. The ability to take a punch is one of the most underrated talents in MMA. And I'm not talking about an iron chin.
thank you for this post. the world is a little better now.Damn with that sort of reach he can hand his 2500 Reebok check to the bank teller faster.
He can be better athletically, yet could get whooped by cans if he just cant stomach taking a punch.
No all are born to fight, most are not. No matter the athletic gifts many just cant handle fighting.
Yep. The ability to take a punch is one of the most underrated talents in MMA. And I'm not talking about an iron chin.
Size and athleticism does matter. I said the same thing about Semmy Schilt and people laughed. The guy is a striking killer in kickboxing and the arguable HW Goat kickboxer (him or Aerts is). And he is 7'0ft tall, 300lbs, and has 88 to 89 inch reach.
Problem is he could never make 265lb limit.
It's an acquired taste.
Size and athleticism does matter. I said the same thing about Semmy Schilt and people laughed. The guy is a striking killer in kickboxing and the arguable HW Goat kickboxer (him or Aerts is). And he is 7'0ft tall, 300lbs, and has 88 to 89 inch reach.
Problem is he could never make 265lb limit.
Unless you're a trained fighter, you won't do well in the UFC.
Maybe in some garbage leagues, but the UFC has some pretty good fighters.
If you can sell fights, you can make equal to more money. You could fight twice a year like Brock Lesnar and make $6m per fight. And because you're making it in Nevada... no state income tax!Yea if he ever decides that he wants to make way less money.
He can be better athletically, yet could get whooped by cans if he just cant stomach taking a punch.
No all are born to fight, most are not. No matter the athletic gifts many just cant handle fighting.
Chandler is making around $15.5 million a year right now. And that's just his NFL contract. Endorsements are probably another couple of million. He could shit it up the next couple of years and still be making that. Dude is going to make around 100 million or more by the time his career is over, and he's not the best player in the league. If Jon or Conor make over 100 million, they will be the first fighters to do so, and the first to even come anywheres near that. NFL is the way to go, if that is an option for you.If you can sell fights, you can make equal to more money. You could fight twice a year like Brock Lesnar and make $6m per fight. And because you're making it in Nevada... no state income tax!
McGregor's going to make more than that in one night. Build your name and the sky is the limit.Chandler signed a 5 year $83 million contract with $53 million guaranteed. So even if he got injured, he's still guaranteed over $10 million a year over those 5 years. You think UFC pays the champs that much? Lol.
And with USADA he'd probably be suspended for going to the hospital after smoking synthetic weed.
UFC average pay is still FAR lower than NFL pay, but given the example set by Conor, I can imagine UFC pay going to crazy heights for champs and top guys.McGregor's going to make more than that in one night. Build your name and the sky is the limit.
And not all fighters could handle the physicality of pro football.He can be better athletically, yet could get whooped by cans if he just cant stomach taking a punch.
No all are born to fight, most are not. No matter the athletic gifts many just cant handle fighting.