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I mean Christ lol. I know this interests some Japanese fans though.
How was Sapp vs. Akebono from Rizin in 2015?
I mean Christ lol. I know this interests some Japanese fans though.
Seems that they believe this will bring in ratings. I'm not sure how big a deal the other guy is in Japan. But, historically, Sapp has brought in ratings, and he's a shell of himself, so if the sumo has a big following he can bring in eyes AND probably look good if he has any fighting skill at all...I mean Christ lol. How was Sapp vs. Akebono from Rizin in 2015?
Rizin has a good mix of nostalgia, the old guard, freak fights and legitimate talent. Horiguchi is no doubt a top 5 FLW and now we can even make the argument he could beat the UFC Champ. They have at least 3 of the top 5 atom-weights in the world. The problem is with only five cards a year, and a monopoly of talent by UFC, its hard to organically grow a roster. They are probably one of the pliable organisations though in taking fighters from other organisations, and don't mind having their guys beaten by outsiders to make a good fight. Cro Cop v Wanderlei 3 is more attractive than Wanderlei v Rampage 4, and at least Cro Cop admits he's too old and is hanging it up after this year.
Sapp isn't anywhere near the draw he used to be, they are probably hoping people want to see a top level rikishi crossing over in arguably his prime. Osunaarashi was in the news a lot and recently visited Akebono in the hospital, promising to take down Sapp.Seems that they believe this will bring in ratings. I'm not sure how big a deal the other guy is in Japan. But, historically, Sapp has brought in ratings, and he's a shell of himself, so if the sumo has a big following he can bring in eyes AND probably look good if he has any fighting skill at all...
@Asurah, thoughts?
I mean Christ lol. I know this interests some Japanese fans though.
How was Sapp vs. Akebono from Rizin in 2015?
"Kanna Asakura isn't top 5."No. Just, no.
They have one, and she's on a hard decline.
Make a strong argument that she is, that doesn’t involve h r beating RENA. I’ll wait"Kanna Asakura isn't top 5."
My argument is that you're wrongMake a strong argument that she is, that doesn’t involve h r beating RENA. I’ll wait
Ok, douche only ignor list. Rankings based on what? Against who?My argument is that you're wrong
http://www.fightmatrix.com/mma-ranks/womens-atomweight/
Ok, douche only ignor list. Rankings based on what? Against who?
Ok, douche only ignor list. Rankings based on what? Against who?
Maybe putting Rena in the top 5 is wrong, but she'd be somewhere high, she did fight through a 8 women tournament to get to the final against Kanna. That has to be worth something.
After the Yachi KO Gustavo should fight Cruickshank.
While you guys keeo arguing about the ranmkng, all I coukd think is "Rena and Kanna aint even atomweight, they are super atomweight at 108 pound lol" People already forgot that Rizin made up weight class to maximize chance of Rana winning, but thar back fired hard.
Not shitting on her, but it was obvious watching her last fight that Hamasaki has deteriorated. As for Waterson, She hasn't fought at atom weight in almost 4 years and lost her last fight in that class, so not sure why you spent so much time talking about her, as nobody is saying she's the best.I don't understand why people shit on Hamasaki, she lost one fight against a 115er, I don't think that makes her less of an atom-weight. She literally has a win over the current Invicta Champ, and I don't see why she shouldn't be ranked high. It's hard to say Michelle Waterson is the best 105er. Atom-weight female is one of the most interesting divisions because you can't just say 'UFC Champion and UFC Rankings are gospel.' If Kanna isn't top 5, who is that's over her? It's hard to say Waterson is top 105 because she's never going to go down again, and your mostly basing that assumption from her work at 115. Her last fight at 105 was a loss.
Maybe putting Rena in the top 5 is wrong, but she'd be somewhere high, she did fight through a 8 women tournament to get to the final against Kanna. That has to be worth something.
. As for Waterson, She hasn't fought at atom weight in almost 4 years and lost her last fight in that class, so not sure why you spent so much time talking about her, as nobody is saying she's the best.