Nah...I thought he could hold the distance too....he got hit more or less on the temple, those kinda shot wobble even the thoughest people IMO !! It's so nice to see Werdum so emotional !!! I love the event in Brazil... !!! always a great crowd, great ambiance !!!
Yeah...we saw in the Overeem fight that Werdum stand up improved leap and bound.....but that was something !!
I'm cheering against him based purely on walkout music choice and hair colour. I am shallow like that.
I'm not trying to start an argument, because I agree that this was a good performance. I would just like to keep it in perspective. Russow is known because he weathered a Todd Duffee storm. Werdum was holding his own against last year's K1 champ standing. I think there is a bit of difference. I predicted Werdum by ud. I think I didn't give enough respect to his abilities.
I understand what you mean.... The weird thing is, "chin science" is kinda dibious....just look at Mark Hunt...can take a CC kick....but get KO by Manhoef jab.... So after he was able to get punch by Duffe for 3 round I thought he could hold on to a UD....but I was wrong !