The Best Hands in MMA - Page 2

Aeolus · 12-31-2011, 09:18 PM

I like Anderson,he also can mix his boxing with kicks and knees like its easy and that is important in mma,he makes it look so fluid,like water.

Popkins · 12-31-2011, 09:26 PM

Take Anderson's kicks and knees away - would he win a standup fight with the hands in the Octagon with Vitor Belfort???

Aeolus · 12-31-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Popkins

Take Anderson's kicks and knees away - would he win a standup fight with the hands in the Octagon with Vitor Belfort???

I think he would

mckay_89 · 12-31-2011, 10:08 PM

This might sound daft, but I think Nam Phan is up there. Every time I've watched him I've been seriously impressed with the way he utilises his boxing. Even last night when he got grappled to death by Hettes, I was impressed by his boxing in the few exchanges when he got to use it.

Primate · 12-31-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mckay_89

This might sound daft, but I think Nam Phan is up there. Every time I've watched him I've been seriously impressed with the way he utilises his boxing. Even last night when he got grappled to death by Hettes, I was impressed by his boxing in the few exchanges when he got to use it.

For effectiveness, yeah. He's had some hard fights, but when he's on he is fucking on.

PIRA · 12-31-2011, 11:19 PM

Voted Anderson.

Chempasillo · 12-31-2011, 11:19 PM

after the cowboy fight I'll have to say nate diaz

The Spider · 01-01-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WATERBOY

He's arrogant and disrespectful the way he fought against Maia completely turned me against him, I just believe he's a bully! That's why bones is his new best friend!

Arrogant and disrespectful against Maia is a fair call. But his complete mastery of Maia was also quite stunning. A brilliant career with a single blemish compares very favourably to most other dominant MMA fighters, but I respect your opinion

achillesthegreat · 01-01-2012, 11:34 AM

I say Dos Santos on the basis that if he was 6 foot his hand speed, co-ordination, agility etc would be even more impressive. His boxing for a fully fledged heavyweight is what is impressive.

Otherwise it is probably Silva as he seems to have embraced the highest level of boxing with his defence, timing, accuracy etc

BobDigi5060 · 01-01-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Pacula

Not a bad choice but I think their biggest advantage is their stamina + pressure. Technically Penn has better boxing skills than Nick Diaz but Diaz broke him down with size, stamina, and pressure.

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Originally Posted by Popkins

Surely Vitor Belfort deserves to be included in this discussion?

I like Nick Diaz, Anderson Silva, Junior dos Santos and Dominick Cruz as the best boxers for MMA, now that BJ Penn has retired.

However, Belfort should be being mentioned here.

I agree, when the time is right there will be a poll with The ATGs.

jimmie · 01-01-2012, 02:27 PM

Lots of great options but id pick JDS he has shown almost no flaws in his standup game. The Diaz brothers for example still take alot of hits along with some of the others. BTW I love Wandy but he doesnt belong on any best hands list.

Anarchy99 · 01-01-2012, 03:02 PM

Why isnt Gegard Mousasi or Overeem mentioned?

monaroCountry · 01-01-2012, 08:29 PM

Gegard.

Not just top praise from someone like Anderson, but Gegard has actually proven himself. He beat some of the best kickboxers and was an top amateur boxer as well.

Anarchy99 · 01-01-2012, 08:49 PM

Yea Mousasi will LIGHT YOU UP if you attempt to strike with him... Only way to really beat him is wrestle fuck him to a decision, and he's getting alot better with wrestling. Scary thought.

The Spider · 01-01-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by achillesthegreat

I say Dos Santos on the basis that if he was 6 foot his hand speed, co-ordination, agility etc would be even more impressive. His boxing for a fully fledged heavyweight is what is impressive.

Otherwise it is probably Silva as he seems to have embraced the highest level of boxing with his defence, timing, accuracy etc

There's only an inch in height between Junior and Silva. You are right about Junior as far as striking for a heavyweight goes. Outstanding hand skills

View Poll Results: ??
Anderson Silva	17	32.69%
Frankie Edgar	1	1.92%
The Diaz Brothers	7	13.46%
The Axe Murderer	0	0%
Hendo	1	1.92%
JDS	19	36.54%
Fedor	3	5.77%
Rampage	1	1.92%
Other (please specify)	3	5.77%
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12-31-2011, 09:18 PM	#16
Aeolus Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 199 vCash: 500	Re: The Best Hands in MMA I like Anderson,he also can mix his boxing with kicks and knees like its easy and that is important in mma,he makes it look so fluid,like water.
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12-31-2011, 09:26 PM	#17
Popkins Pacquiao East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 13,559 vCash: 1000	Re: The Best Hands in MMA Take Anderson's kicks and knees away - would he win a standup fight with the hands in the Octagon with Vitor Belfort???
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12-31-2011, 10:08 PM	#19
mckay_89 Haw you! East Side Guru Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Funky Town Posts: 5,517 vCash: 1065	Re: The Best Hands in MMA This might sound daft, but I think Nam Phan is up there. Every time I've watched him I've been seriously impressed with the way he utilises his boxing. Even last night when he got grappled to death by Hettes, I was impressed by his boxing in the few exchanges when he got to use it.
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12-31-2011, 11:19 PM	#21
PIRA Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,522 vCash: 1000	Re: The Best Hands in MMA Voted Anderson.
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12-31-2011, 11:19 PM	#22
Chempasillo Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,714 vCash: 322	Re: The Best Hands in MMA after the cowboy fight I'll have to say nate diaz
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01-01-2012, 11:34 AM	#24
achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,198 vCash: 1000	Re: The Best Hands in MMA I say Dos Santos on the basis that if he was 6 foot his hand speed, co-ordination, agility etc would be even more impressive. His boxing for a fully fledged heavyweight is what is impressive. Otherwise it is probably Silva as he seems to have embraced the highest level of boxing with his defence, timing, accuracy etc
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01-01-2012, 02:27 PM	#26
jimmie P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 15,233 vCash: 1000	Re: The Best Hands in MMA Lots of great options but id pick JDS he has shown almost no flaws in his standup game. The Diaz brothers for example still take alot of hits along with some of the others. BTW I love Wandy but he doesnt belong on any best hands list.
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01-01-2012, 03:02 PM	#27
Anarchy99 Babalu will KILL You! ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,109 vCash: 441	Re: The Best Hands in MMA Why isnt Gegard Mousasi or Overeem mentioned?
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01-01-2012, 08:29 PM	#28
monaroCountry Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,451 vCash: 1000	Re: The Best Hands in MMA Gegard. Not just top praise from someone like Anderson, but Gegard has actually proven himself. He beat some of the best kickboxers and was an top amateur boxer as well.
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01-01-2012, 08:49 PM	#29
Anarchy99 Babalu will KILL You! ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,109 vCash: 441	Re: The Best Hands in MMA Yea Mousasi will LIGHT YOU UP if you attempt to strike with him... Only way to really beat him is wrestle fuck him to a decision, and he's getting alot better with wrestling. Scary thought.
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