Do you actually realise how unlikely it is ? Let's give Klitschko 10 opponents. Let's say he decides to jump into the mma scene. Are you telling me that the following would occur ? Klitschko vs Velasquez (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 2/2/2010 Klitschko vs Lesnar (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 4/10/2010 Klitschko vs Sylvia (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 8/11/2010 Klitschko vs Carwin (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 12/05/2010 Klitschko vs Fedor (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 5/12/2011 Klitschko vs Nogueira (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 9/10/2011 Klitschko vs Junior Silva (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 12/12/2011 Klitschko vs Monson (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 4/10/2012 Klitschko vs Randleman (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 8/05/2012 Klitschko vs Barnett (1rst round KO 0:09 seconds) - 12/07/2012 All because of what ? Because old Mercer koed a 310lbs Sylvia in the 1rst by KO in 0:09 seconds ? I think you're intellectually dishonnest.
This is very poor logic. Prove you wrong? Mercer was taken to the ground and tapped out against a zero fight novice, what do you expect to happen against an actually talented, well trained opponent with a good game plan? Mercer to win by KO in 9 seconds? There is zero logic in that and if you cannot fathom that then this discussion has to end here as there is no point in dealing with those who function outside the realms of reality. Evidence? See youtube video of above fight. So what? That's boxing, we are talking about MMA. Being at the top of a different sport that has zero training for takedowns will never drastically increase your takedown defence. I severly doubt that Mercer would have suddenly been able to avoid being wrestled to the ground by a fair number of his opponents even if he was in his 'prime'. Henry Mobio>Badara M'Baye>Harry Senior>Michael Sprott>Danny Williams>Matt Skelton>Jan Norte>Bob Sapp>Petruzelli>Kimbo>Mercer etc... Terrible logic. Doesn't work in boxing. Doesn't work in MMA. If you disagree, prove me wrong by applying this faultless logic to the betting world and come back when you are a millionaire. That is NOT a statistic. A stastic requires a set of data. One occurance has no statistical relevance. Interestingly you seem to be the one applying imaginary probability.:huh Again, see video of Mercer being beaten by a zero fight novice for your so called video evidence.
Aren't you guys glad you just wrote a guide for me to copy and paste when I'm talking to a troll? A lot easier to play a troll, than to type all that up...
I did actually wonder for a moment. I started to type a reply claiming that you were just **** stirring...but then the rage welled up inside and I had to construct a proper reply. Shoulda known better. Gotta say though, impressed with Boxingcar's well constructed replies.:good
An old video of Gil Castillo, who fought Matt Hughes for the welterweight title at UFC 40, grappling with former NFL player John McLaughlin proves that this isnt the case. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRpw...22A9E139&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=26
Why reply dude. The whole Brazillian-Jiu-Jitsu is happening because of Royce beating bigger, more athletic, and more skillful strikers. Grappling skills work A LOT better against a bigger man. No matter who you are, if a bigger guy lands a punch with bareknuckles he will KO you. And you will have much truble hurting him(it will take a while). While in grappling its likely that the person has no idea when gettin set up for finishing submission which they ALL are(in these circumstances) unlike punches. 100lbs of weight difference is NOTHING when you're in rear naked choke. 100lbs of difference (100 lbs vs 200lbs) is deadly if punching(in fact the bigger guy will simply tackle and smother you if he sees you're like a little ninja on feet). Case closed.
I've always thought that it goes like this for a little guy: Groundwork > Striking > Takedowns & Takedown Defense In most 19th century boxing manuals (when they allowed above-the-waist grappling and throwing), the little guys were usually competent combination punchers and the manuals advised them to stay FAR away from an inside fight. Even today (as someone on this thread mentioned), it is moderately conceivable that Floyd Mayweather could survive for a little while against Valuev unless Valuev Ruiz'd him. Notice that the big guy has control of the ONE transitional dimension of the three.
