Rewatch I just rewatched Poatan vs Jiri

[2432sj]

The UFC has been protecting Pereira since he arrived, and the quick stoppage was yet another example. Jiri was getting to him. Maybe Pereira would’ve followed up and made it an obvious, non-controversial finish, but Jiri has demonstrated he can recover quickly. Because it was Pereira, we didn’t get a chance to see. It’s the same thing they’re doing with O’Malley, and I’m tired of it.

 

[Dionysian]

There have been lot worse stoppages than that. Poatan was mounted on a wobbly Jiri, it was a 99% chance of Jiri taking another shot and sleeping for good.

Oh I know. The fact that these stoppages are now commonplace is exactly my point. It is HORRIBLE for the sport that this is now normalized.

But I don't dispute that it was a bad moment for Jiri.

I dispute it being anything other than a bullshit stoppage based on the rules which say as long as someone is defending themselves they should be good. No one on Earth should be able to objectively dispute that he was defending himself.

Honestly though, if he survived 9 minutes on the feet vs Alex I don't think it is crazy to think he could survive 50 seconds on the ground with Alex (where Alex is much less dangerous). But whatever. Now we never get to find out. Sucks.

 

[Vil7]

For some reason I think part of Potans plan was to lay that guy out , like he was intending to before the fight started .

I think more fighters should consider the game plan of "knocking out the opponent".

 

[MetaIIica]

Textbook bullshit early stoppage.

But I understand. If I had low T and didn't mind altering the careers of pros irrevocably I would also virtue signal online that any time a fighter is dropped they should stop the fight instantly regardless of if they are defending themselves or not. Then I'd attach myself to whichever fighter won the fight in true beta fashion.

After all, makes me look good morally. You cavemen and your desire for fighter's to be allowed to defend themselves... shudder. The fact that the early stoppage directly benefits the fighter the org wanted to win... well nevermind that. Ignore that please. Me looking morally superior is what matters so just focus on that.

How DARE you for wanting a fight to play out to its full conclusion! Goddard Bless

 

[HHJ]

Great competitive fight. Jiri def had Poatan in trouble multiple times and had him backing up to the cage quite a bit. I wouldnt say Jiri is a better strike than Poatan though. He is very skilled but he is also very aggressive and that combined with his skill,even Poatan has to respect the danger he is brininging.

 

[Left Hook Lacy]

Imagine Jiri of all people panic shooting like he did in round 1.

Tbf that seemed to be because he couldnt deal with the leg kicks. In the second round he didnt get hit with many of those anymore afair.

 

[da1nonlyBAYCAT]

jiri's arms go limp, not even attempting to grasp at alex's legs, then he falls backwards and wakes back up. good stoppage.

 

[HHJ]

Imagine Jiri of all people panic shooting like he did in round 1.

It's MMA baby

there is no panic shooting. its just shooting.

Or should he take the kicks more and then it becomes "bad fight IQ" by the couch locked unwashed?

 

[MetaIIica]

jiri's arms go limp, not even attempting to grasp at alex's legs, then he falls backwards and wakes back up. good stoppage.

We all know Jiri is at his best after he goes unconscious mid-fight then wakes back up. Bad stoppage IMO

 

[HHJ]

Rakic might sleep him too.

Dreamer

 

[CerebralKnievel]

You know what's even more annoying? When thread starters post "discuss" at the end.

"Discuss" is routinely leaned on as the default closing of a post when someone feels like they just have to create a new thread despite having nothing unique or interesting to say.

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Winning before you lost is still a loss.

 

[HHJ]

Hope they do it again. Not just cos i want Jiri to get that one back but also cos its entertaining as FUCK

 

[shunyata]

Going out cold but waking up when you land does not make a stoppage early.

Jiri went limp, his arms flopped, and he fell backwards from his desperation double leg attempt.

I would have stopped it too.

 

[Spam On Rye]

There's no way anyone believes Jiri was winning that fight. Poatan shut down his stand up in the first few minutes. The only success Jiri had was holding him down at the end of the first and landing an elbow.

 

[Cooliox]

“Winning till he lost’ thread of the day

 

[SuperNerd]

Lol.

Trying to separate defense from striking is such a MMA fanboi thing. They're ingrained into each other.

 

[VonSupervillain]

It was a close fight until it wasn't anymore. The stoppage was a bit early. I'm just making objective statements.

 

[Fatback96]

TS:
Better striker = can’t defend leg kicks, runs face first into punches, has to wrestle to win

Ok lol

 

[SuperNerd]

Tank Abbot is the best striker ever, he just lacks accuracy and defense, and cardio, and patience...