The Best Hands in MMA

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by BobDigi5060, Dec 31, 2011.


  1. Aeolus

    Aeolus Member Full Member

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    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.:D
     
  2. horst

    horst Guest

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

    Aeolus Member Full Member

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    I think he would
     
  4. mckay_89

    mckay_89 Haw you! Full Member

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    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.
     
  5. Primate

    Primate Boxing Addict Full Member

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    For effectiveness, yeah. He's had some hard fights, but when he's on he is ****ing on.
     
  6. PIRA

    PIRA Arise Sir Lennox. Full Member

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    Voted Anderson.
     
  7. Chempasillo

    Chempasillo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    after the cowboy fight I'll have to say nate diaz
     
  8. The Spider

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    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 :good
     
  9. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    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
     
  10. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    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.
     
  12. Anarchy99

    Anarchy99 Babalu will KILL You! Full Member

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    Why isnt Gegard Mousasi or Overeem mentioned?
     
  13. 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.
     
  14. Anarchy99

    Anarchy99 Babalu will KILL You! Full Member

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

    The Spider Guest

    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 :good