While the pundits search for a single chink in the armor of Khabib Nurmagomedov. I bring to you the things that he not only did right, but also what (the very likable) Dustin Poirier did as well.
The fight had so many amazing moments, mostly admittedly from the now (ASTOUNDING) 28-0 Nurmagomedov. If you’re one to read these write ups, I’ll preview in this regard: The punch Dustin landed was beautiful, but not painful. The arm-in-guillotine, whom I learned from the Master of the hold himself, Renzo Gracie, was never close.
I’ve already privately and semi-publicly confirmed with Renzo for everyone to see. But I’m hearing one too many black belts (especially you West Coast / Triangle loving / Ferguson freaks) get this wrong. Though we give Matt Serra a pass (Ragin’ Al) for just being at a weird angle. I’ll explain thoroughly in the video.
I did a little preview, as to gauge my approach to this breakdown. I don’t think anyone else doing this can thoroughly provide you some of the information I intend to. I’m a lover of the advanced skill and mindset, as are (most of) you. So let’s agree to skip the lame nonsense you may get elsewhere about “see guys Dustin has good boxing footwork” or “angles……really good with distance”. And other facile statements without substance attached you may get from the “others”.
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Steve Maxwell, is most widely known for his world-renowned fitness coaching and physical education. Along with of course being the first American born Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, having studied under Relson Gracie. Maxwell recently spoke at length with Brian Rose at London Real about his life and times.
He explained his journey into the world of BJJ. And the very foundations of what we today know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He went on to detail the origins of the martial art. And how it’s Godfather Helio Gracie. Had brought the far Eastern martial art form to the masses of the Western world.
“Gracie elder Gracie taught Japanese, judo jujitsu. The terms were almost synonymous, judo Jiu-Jitsu, the Brazilians continued to call it jiu-jitsu. But it was like the old Kodokan style, there were self-defence movements. Defences against punches kicks, weapons defences. All the throws of modern judo and a lot of ground fighting. They knew just about everything we know today. There was nothing new Under the Sun and what Helio did was he polished up the Japanese system a little bit.”
Maxwell breaks down the reasoning behind Gracie’s desire to spread the sport. Factoring in how he felt that this was something that could be used by anyone and everyone. From the businessman on the street to the housewife looking to protect herself or her family.
He discusses the format and training regime on which BJJ was built. Allowing for slow steady progress, as opposed to learning something, then quickly moving on the next element.
Spreading BJJ Worldwide
“What really differentiates this is just a Gracie jiu-jitsu is the teaching style. He’s created this very interesting teaching system … What I did with you today you know you introduced step by step, I introduced the movement patterns. And then you showed the combat application, you start with real simple things. Like we did today and you just build on that foundation and notice how we would stop and repeat the first move, then the second. And then we’d add a third move and then we go back and we view the first the second the third. That kind of repetition is really good to get it in the nervous system. Also, notice I kept saying slow down, slow down, They’re really really big into slow motion.“
Steve discusses the lineage of training in BJJ. And how there is just a few people left who have directly taken their Blacklbelts from Master Helio himself. Of course his grandchildren such as Rickson, Relson and Royce Gracie. All of the above are carrying on Helio’s legacy. And continue to teach in the same style and format of the great man.
Brian Rose visits top team rio
Then Brian Rose, who is himself a huge fan of the sport and mixed martial arts. Gives a quick story on how he ended up in Rio De Janeiro back in 2006. After emailing Top Team in Rio, he unceremoniously rolled up to the gym.
And there on the mats, he found both the Nogueira brothers, Anderson Silva, Ricardo Arona and Murilo Bustamante. For these legends of mixed martial arts, it was just another day on the mats. And Rose was invited right in to roll and hang out. Quite an experience right!
Steve goes on to talk about how it’s perfectly normal to feel somewhat anxious going on the mats to train. How you are putting your body in the care of someone else, not to hurt you.
Blackbelt under Helio Gracie
“Grappling it’s a different kind of mentality and I think it’s a different kind of camaraderie. I mean as opposed to straight karate … There’s something different about actually punching someone, as opposed to grappling and rolling around in each other’s sweat. And everything very much I need to develop a kind of closeness that you don’t get in the striking. At least that’s what I found yeah because you’re close, I mean you’re holding your body’s next to each other. You know it’s like a I don’t know there’s something weird going on there. Whereas it’s like puppies or kittens yeah, you know. It is rolling around and grappling. I mean if you think about it most of the apex predators are grapplers.”
Finally, Steve talks about the ability of Jiu-Jitsu to keep people young. Allowing them to keep their bodies supple and avoid much of that stiffness, which leads to falls and accidents. But he also says that there are people for whom BJJ can destroy them.
Hitting the gym tearing into each other like wild dogs and that is not the way to go. It’s those big strong blue belts and brown belts. Who do not know their own strength. These are the guys that will hurt you when training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Steve Maxwell, is most widely known for his world-renowned fitness coaching and physical education. Along with of course being the first American born Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, having studied under Relson Gracie. Maxwell recently spoke at length with Brian Rose at London Real about his life and times.
He explained his journey into the world of BJJ. And the very foundations of what we today know as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He went on to detail the origins of the martial art. And how it’s Godfather Helio Gracie. Had brought the far Eastern martial art form to the masses of the Western world.
“Gracie elder Gracie taught Japanese, judo jujitsu. The terms were almost synonymous, judo Jiu-Jitsu, the Brazilians continued to call it jiu-jitsu. But it was like the old Kodokan style, there were self-defence movements. Defences against punches kicks, weapons defences. All the throws of modern judo and a lot of ground fighting. They knew just about everything we know today. There was nothing new Under the Sun and what Helio did was he polished up the Japanese system a little bit.”
Maxwell breaks down the reasoning behind Gracie’s desire to spread the sport. Factoring in how he felt that this was something that could be used by anyone and everyone. From the businessman on the street to the housewife looking to protect herself or her family.
He discusses the format and training regime on which BJJ was built. Allowing for slow steady progress, as opposed to learning something, then quickly moving on the next element.
Spreading BJJ Worldwide
“What really differentiates this is just a Gracie jiu-jitsu is the teaching style. He’s created this very interesting teaching system … What I did with you today you know you introduced step by step, I introduced the movement patterns. And then you showed the combat application, you start with real simple things. Like we did today and you just build on that foundation and notice how we would stop and repeat the first move, then the second. And then we’d add a third move and then we go back and we view the first the second the third. That kind of repetition is really good to get it in the nervous system. Also, notice I kept saying slow down, slow down, They’re really really big into slow motion.“
Steve discusses the lineage of training in BJJ. And how there is just a few people left who have directly taken their Blacklbelts from Master Helio himself. Of course his grandchildren such as Rickson, Relson and Royce Gracie. All of the above are carrying on Helio’s legacy. And continue to teach in the same style and format of the great man.
Brian Rose visits top team rio
Then Brian Rose, who is himself a huge fan of the sport and mixed martial arts. Gives a quick story on how he ended up in Rio De Janeiro back in 2006. After emailing Top Team in Rio, he unceremoniously rolled up to the gym.
And there on the mats, he found both the Nogueira brothers, Anderson Silva, Ricardo Arona and Murilo Bustamante. For these legends of mixed martial arts, it was just another day on the mats. And Rose was invited right in to roll and hang out. Quite an experience right!
Steve goes on to talk about how it’s perfectly normal to feel somewhat anxious going on the mats to train. How you are putting your body in the care of someone else, not to hurt you.
Blackbelt under Helio Gracie
“Grappling it’s a different kind of mentality and I think it’s a different kind of camaraderie. I mean as opposed to straight karate … There’s something different about actually punching someone, as opposed to grappling and rolling around in each other’s sweat. And everything very much I need to develop a kind of closeness that you don’t get in the striking. At least that’s what I found yeah because you’re close, I mean you’re holding your body’s next to each other. You know it’s like a I don’t know there’s something weird going on there. Whereas it’s like puppies or kittens yeah, you know. It is rolling around and grappling. I mean if you think about it most of the apex predators are grapplers.”
Finally, Steve talks about the ability of Jiu-Jitsu to keep people young. Allowing them to keep their bodies supple and avoid much of that stiffness, which leads to falls and accidents. But he also says that there are people for whom BJJ can destroy them.
Hitting the gym tearing into each other like wild dogs and that is not the way to go. It’s those big strong blue belts and brown belts. Who do not know their own strength. These are the guys that will hurt you when training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a master of Sambo which is a combination of Kanō Jigorō’s Judo & Wrestling. Alongside grappling actual bears, he’s been doing this since he was a child. Which explains one of the reasons why he has such an innate advantage over his opponents. Beyond is high grappling IQ and fluid transitions; Khabib has another very real edge. Physical strength.
Khabib is incredibly strong. Everyone of his opponents. From former lightweight Champion Conor McGregor, Michael Johnson, Edson Barboza and most recently Dustin Porier at UFC 242. Everyone has crumbled before Khabib’s tremendous strength… Once he got his hands on them, they just couldn’t get them off… How is this possible? How is he so much stronger than everyone else in the division?
To understand, we will first look at one of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s most difficult bouts, his match VS Gleison Tibau. Gleison was and still is massive. He looks like a bodybuilder on the verge of competing for Mr. Olympia… That’s how big he was. That’s how big he still is… This was the first time Khabib ever had trouble taking a man down. He actually couldn’t, Gleison Tibau contested every single one of Khabib’s takedown attempts…
Khabib’s Strength is Incredible
What was happening here? Well, thank you for joining me on this breakdown. Through it, we’ll gain a glint of understanding as to why no one else has been able grapple with Khabib at all bar Gleison Tibau. Thank you for joining me as we take a closer glance. Note: How do you think Khabib Nurmagomedov will do vs Tony Ferguson? That bout cannot be anymore exciting than it already is.
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In last night’s fight many questions were answered, and while I want to bash commentary again I think my work is done there for now. The fight had so many amazing moments, mostly admittedly from the now 28-0 Nurmagomedov.
I wanted to do a little preview, as this study will take some time to edit if I approach it from a very advanced mindset and skip the lame nonsense you may get elsewhere about “he punches like really hard” or whatever other people say.
SOOO…..if this gets good public reception, then I can do it here, or if I get enough new Patreon’s here — https://www.patreon.com/brendandormanmma
then I can do it ASAP as it’s all lined up, but because it was a PPV etc. I’m not trying to F with my good standing with YouTube right now.
Luke Thomas (maybe Dominick?) mentioned the switch reversal, I had to beat him to the punch (though I like Luke, more of a friendly gesture) and at least cover how Khabib does it as I’ve seen it on the mats so I’ll at least cover up to the part here. Much more in store peeps. Love ya all, cheers!!!
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It’s taken Dustin Poirier a decade to become an overnight success. The mixed martial artist from Lafayette Lousiana has been scrapping at the top levels in the sport since his days in the WEC. Now fighting out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek Florida, Poirier is just one in a long line of champions and challengers to emerge from the highly acclaimed gym.
But it was his early years back in Louisiana that helped to forge him into the interim lightweight champion we see today. In the MMA documentary Fightville, we see Poirer at the beginning of his journey. It documents the struggle to make a name and claim his spot, along with others, in the ranks of the Ultimate Fighting Championships.
Roll on some years and through his trials and tribulations. Dustin Poirier has forged a career at the very highest level of the sport. Along the way breaching the divide in terms of weight divisions. Progressing through the majority of his career as a featherweight where Poirier found much success. And was a shoo-in for a title shot at some point down the line.
But it was his fight against a rising loudmouth from Ireland, where that all changed. When Poirier was signed to Conor McGregor at UFC 178. The preceding build-up and war of words, a war he was never going to win. Had him well and truly rattled before ever taping up his gloves.
It was this fight and subsequent devastating loss, where McGregor had called exactly how he would stop Poirier. Which made the fight such a pivotal turning point in his career. And played a huge role in forcing him to make a move out of the division and up to lightweight.
Poirier Challenging Khabib Nurmagomedov
Now eleven fights later and some five years down the line. The Diamond is finally having those Fightville dreams realised. As he looks to challenge the unbeaten Champion that is Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight crown. In a fight so few are giving Poirier any chance, can he upset the odds?
If there was ever a time for the Diamond to truly shine, this is it. He faces the toughest and most important test of his career. Against one of the most dominating and feared fighters, the sport has ever seen. But like so many times before, when people have been so supremely confident in the final outcome. Can Dustin Poirier be the man to bring it all crashing down?
He is still that guy, who many thought would never come back from the humiliating loss at UFC 178. Still with all those hopes and dreams from way back in Louisiana. If there was to be an epilogue to Fightville, how would it end?
With the words of his coach in the documentary,
“Will he make it to the UFC, will he be a World Champion? .. Emmm Potential.“
Dreams can come true and so can nightmares. When all is said and done, what will it be for that local fighter from Lafayette at UFC 242.
On the heels of #UFC242 #Poirier vs. #Khabib there has been much speculation re: Conor’s performance against Khabib being lackluster due to a broken foot pre-fight.
Let’s Dive in and see what evidence we can find.
*BONUS FOOTAGE* Alternate angle of the first takedown, where many fans claim Khabib was temporarily KO’d with broken foot planted and a devastating knee strike!!!!!!
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Davi Ramos “The Tasmanian Devil” vs Islam Makhachev. Another 155 lb rising star is coming @ Khabib led UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
In the ADCC South American Championships Gold medal first place in 2014. And at the ADCC World Championship in 2015 via one of the slickest flying armbars you’ll ever see in NoGi.
His unique, new-school, wrestle savvy submissions and improving striking. Pose some interesting challenges for anyone at 155 lbs in the UFC. Uniquely quick and strong, and a speed-chess master his submissions serve. Like Rumble’s punching power in that they can end fights in the blink of an eye.
Without further ado……let’s start prepping for UFC 242 and the return of the best fighter on the planet. Cheers.
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The UFC is extremely popular worldwide, yet most of the events still happen in the Americas. But for the first time in history, the UFC will visit Shenzhen, China for UFC fight night Shenzhen Andrade vs Zhang.
It makes sense for UFC to make a push into Asia. After all, it is the largest market in the world. And to please spectators in China, one of their top fighters, Weili Zhang, will be taking on Jessica Andrade, the current UFC Strawweight Champion. The Brazilian is the favourite across the board, so if you are looking for a sportsbook with an edge, you should check out this Heritage Sports Review.
But even so, Jessica Andrade is only a moderate favourite. -170 isn’t a whole lot in the world of fighting, so the people in Las Vegas and at online sportsbooks around the world think that Weili Zhang has a legitimate chance of taking down
Shenzhen Women of War
In Spanish, the UFC is billing this fight as, ‘Women of War,’ which is fitting because this could turn out to be a strawweight battle of the ages. Jessica Andrade is putting her title on the line in a fight far from home. This usually doesn’t happen, the Champ usually gets to fight where they are more comfortable. This makes us think that there is probably an immediate rematch clause.
That said, this is the only real fight available for Andrade. Weili Zhang is the No. 6 contender, which is normally a little too deep into the rankings for a championship fight. But Jessica Andrade recently beat Rose Namajunas and the No. 2 contender, Tatiana Suarez is out with injury. Suarez would be the rightful challenger, given the fact that she is Ranked No. 2 and on a nine-fight win-streak, but alas, she’s hurt.
Nina Ansaroff is No. 3 at Strawweight and Joanna Jedrzejczyk is the No. 4. But Ansaroff recently took a loss to Tatiana Suarez and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Not only lost to Valentina Shevchenko but has dropped three of her last four fights. So, the fight that makes sense, is Weili Zhang, regardless if the fight was to be held in China, or elsewhere.
Andrade has much more experience inside the octagon. However, she hasn’t experienced the type of power that will be on display by Zhang, in a long time, possibly ever. Zhang has fast, powerful kicks that can chop the legs out from under her opponents. She also has brutal knee and elbow strikes while locked in the clinch. And when it comes to setting the pace or keeping up with the pace set by an opponent, Zhang relentlessly moves and attacks.
Battle-tested Zhang
My main area of concern for Weili is the fact that she has never been truly battle-tested like Jessica Andrade. We know for a fact that Andrade can weather a physical beating and won’t let frustration. Or the other emotional aspects that come along with getting pelted repeatedly by an opponent throw her too far off her game plan. Weili looks like the physical and mental toughness is there, but we have yet to see it tested.
Another factor for Weili is that she has never faced someone with the skill or punching power and hand-speed of Andrade. She is going to get hit as she has never been hit before, how she handles it is an x-factor. Will she crack and get thrown off her game-plan, or will she weather the storm? This is something that comes with experience, and Andrade has a lot more of it.
When it comes to grappling, Andrade is a BJJ Brown Belt, whereas Zhang is a BJJ Purple Belt. So, the challenger from Hebei, China knows enough Jiu-Jitsu to defend herself on the ground. But the difference between Purple and Brown is usually at least two years of training, so she is at a definitive disadvantage once they go down to the mat.
I believe that Andrade will keep her title, but not without a brutal battle from Zhang at UFC Shenzhen.
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The current p4p debate in boxing is one that never seems to receive unilateral agreement. Whether it be Crawford or Canelo, Spence or this guy right here. The current WBO lightweight and WBA Super lightweight Champion, Vasyl Lomachenko. Loma is always there or thereabout’s in terms of ranking. For the most part, all that sets most of these fighters apart is who you are asking and what side of the bed they got out of that morning.
Leaving all that aside for a moment, we can focus on Lomachenko’s next fight. As he looks to defend his belts. Along with the winner taking home the currently vacant WBC World lightweight title. The opponent this time around is Luke Campbell, Cool Hand Luke to his fans. A tall rangy Brit who hails from Hull in the north of England.
On the surface, Campbell doesn’t appear to be in any way fazed by the huge task ahead of him in beating the smaller man. While physically towering over the Champion, it’s not the size difference which is expected to tip the scales this time around. Lomachenko brings a frightening pedigree from amateur boxing. With an aura, unique style and work rate that has forced some of the very best to quit mid-challenge.
LOMA World Titles
After stumbling at the last hurdle in his quest for a World title, losing to Jorge Linares in 2017. Campbell now gets another opportunity to take home yet more gold to add to his 2012 Gold haul in the London Olympic games. And as luck would have it, it is back on home turf in that very same city at London’s 02 arena. Where the Brit is hoping yet more good fortune will shine down upon him with a performance for the ages against the hot favourite.
It’s a challenge in which not too many give the Yorkshire man a high probability of overcoming. As when he steps in the ring on August the 31st, he will be stepping in against one of the very best to ever do it in the form of High Tech Lomachenko.
While only having some 14 fights as a professional. Loma is viewed as one of the most prolific amateur boxers in the history of the sport with an accumulation of some 397 fights, one of which being a loss he avenged. Bringing a rich and extensive history into the ring which has rarely if ever been seen.
Cool heads Cool hands
It was for this reason that the Olympian was able to enter the pro ranks. And in only his second fight, challenge for a world title against Orlando Solido. A bout in which for many had the chips stacked heavily against the Ukranian Lomachenko. As Salido not only missed weight but entered the match on fight night, rehydrated by an additional twenty pounds.
It was a blight on an all but perfect career, which has seen the man from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. Win accolades from throughout the boxing and sports community. As Loma has twisted and turned, even pirouetted? His way to dominance across multiple weight divisions. He will now look to continue that same vein of form against the game challenger that is Luke Campbell.
Can Campbell prove the doubters wrong and do what the 410 before him could not? On home soil with the wind at his back and a cool hands doing his bidding. Will this be his time to shine and cement this legacy as that guy.
As the old adage goes, you should never bring a knife to a gunfight. Campbell needs to be locked, loaded and ready for war.
The current p4p debate in boxing is one that never seems to receive unilateral agreement. Whether it be Crawford or Canelo, Spence or this guy right here. The current WBO lightweight and WBA Super lightweight Champion, Vasyl Lomachenko. Loma is always there or thereabout’s in terms of ranking. For the most part, all that sets most of these fighters apart is who you are asking and what side of the bed they got out of that morning.
Leaving all that aside for a moment, we can focus on Lomachenko’s next fight. As he looks to defend his belts. Along with the winner taking home the currently vacant WBC World lightweight title. The opponent this time around is Luke Campbell, Cool Hand Luke to his fans. A tall rangy Brit who hails from Hull in the north of England.
On the surface, Campbell doesn’t appear to be in any way fazed by the huge task ahead of him in beating the smaller man. While physically towering over the Champion, it’s not the size difference which is expected to tip the scales this time around. Lomachenko brings a frightening pedigree from amateur boxing. With an aura, unique style and work rate that has forced some of the very best to quit mid-challenge.
LOMA World Titles
After stumbling at the last hurdle in his quest for a World title, losing to Jorge Linares in 2017. Campbell now gets another opportunity to take home yet more gold to add to his 2012 Gold haul in the London Olympic games. And as luck would have it, it is back on home turf in that very same city at London’s 02 arena. Where the Brit is hoping yet more good fortune will shine down upon him with a performance for the ages against the hot favourite.
It’s a challenge in which not too many give the Yorkshire man a high probability of overcoming. As when he steps in the ring on August the 31st, he will be stepping in against one of the very best to ever do it in the form of High Tech Lomachenko.
While only having some 14 fights as a professional. Loma is viewed as one of the most prolific amateur boxers in the history of the sport with an accumulation of some 397 fights, one of which being a loss he avenged. Bringing a rich and extensive history into the ring which has rarely if ever been seen.
Cool heads Cool hands
It was for this reason that the Olympian was able to enter the pro ranks. And in only his second fight, challenge for a world title against Orlando Solido. A bout in which for many had the chips stacked heavily against the Ukranian Lomachenko. As Salido not only missed weight but entered the match on fight night, rehydrated by an additional twenty pounds.
It was a blight on an all but perfect career, which has seen the man from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. Win accolades from throughout the boxing and sports community. As Loma has twisted and turned, even pirouetted? His way to dominance across multiple weight divisions. He will now look to continue that same vein of form against the game challenger that is Luke Campbell.
Can Campbell prove the doubters wrong and do what the 410 before him could not? On home soil with the wind at his back and a cool hands doing his bidding. Will this be his time to shine and cement this legacy as that guy.
As the old adage goes, you should never bring a knife to a gunfight. Campbell needs to be locked, loaded and ready for war.
Stipe Miocic || Redemption in DC || A Brendan Dorman Film Study ᴴᴰ
Stipe Miocic, after just one loss to Daniel Cormier, (that included anywhere from two to four neglected by the company in entirety eye pokes) seemingly lost his claim to the greatest Heavyweight Mixed Martial Artist of all time / in UFC history.
Last Saturday he was finally given a chance to sing his own “Redemption Song”, albeit a Capella over a deafening silence of rooting for the other team.
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Dan The Hangman Hooker Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights
Daniel Hooker is a mixed martial artist from New Zealand currently ranked #14 in the Lightweight division of the UFC, back on his horse fresh off a brilliant knock out of James Vick after a devastating loss to Edson Barboza.
At 6′ tall, 155 lb the rangy (Reach: 75″) fighter-coach w/ Muay Thai style, and solid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Wiki lists him as a Blue belt?) is yet another fighter from City Kickboxing (Alexander Volkanovski, Israel Adesanya) with great defense and ever improving offense.
Fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand, trainer Eugene Bareman, Doug Viney among others have really created something special. On a personal note New Zealand and Australia watch more of my videos than any other non-US country, and their fighters the most supportive from afar. I’m not sure the reasoning, but I do think they’re love of the intricacy of unarmed combat and MMA in general, with all of it’s nuance, certainly plays a role.
At 29 years old, Hooker still hasn’t reached his ceiling and I certainly look forward to his eventual ascent. Without further ado.
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Johnny Walker || Hype Man 205 || A Brendan Dorman Film Study
Johnny Walker || Hype Man 205 || A Brendan Dorman Film Study
Johnny Walker, an enormously (literally) athletic wild-child of a prospect at 205 already has pugilists and pundits alike calling for him vs. (C) Jon Jones. With a talent light division, and a p4p all-timer on top of it, people tend to look for Kryptonite everywhere, sometimes justified (Rumble) sometimes not (Anthony Smith). While I think Aleksandar Rakic may have a higher ceiling, I find Walker fascinating and worthy of a little film film study.
Born; Walker Johnny de Souza in 1992 (age 27), from the beautiful Rio de Janeiro, this young Brazilian’s combination of height 6’6″ (198 cm) and agility have the world taking notice after some convincing victories over Khalil Rountree Jr., and Misha Cirkunov (on short notice).
He currently trains of Southampton, England and/or Phuket, Thailand with the Imperio Fight Team. And has a brown belt in BJJ to go with his athletically creative and explosive striking that has won him 3 straight inside the first round.
So is the hype real? Is it justified? I don’t know, but I can certainly try and help you make up your own mind. Enjoy, cheers.
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Do you know the old adage, ‘nice guys always finish last?’ Well, what happens when two nice guys go head to head for the top slot and title of the most feared man on the planet?
With just over a year since the first fight, the current and former heavyweight champions, Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic will once again lock horns. As you’ll recall, we all witnessed the light heavyweight champion, Cormier, stun the heavyweight division with a knockout of Miocic inside the first round of their encounter.
It was Cormier’s first bout at heavyweight after moving back up to a division in which he had previously dominated under the Strikeforce banner and for a time in the UFC. He would, of course, go on to be the 205lb light heavyweight Champion in the UFC. But before that, many of DC’s greatest moments had come as a heavyweight.
Light Heavyweight GOAT
In a division where we would witness one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, Cormier battled arch-nemesis, Jon Jones, as the two jostled for the title of GOAT (Greatest of All-Time).
But when the dust had temporarily settled on their rivalry, while Jones took an unplanned sabbatical. Cormier went ahead and snatched the 205lb title for safekeeping, but it wasn’t too long before DC once again felt the urge to push back up into the division where he had found so much prior success.
With teammate and friend Cain Velasquez still very much out of the picture, It was time to try his hand at challenging the reigning champion, fellow all-around good guy Stipe Miocic.
Cormier, who had almost flippantly announced he would challenge Miocic, surely wouldn’t be able to steal away the title from the promotion’s most successful heavyweight champion of all time?
Well at UFC 226, that is exactly what Cormier did. Making him just one of a handful of fighters to capture two world title belts at the same time with the promotion. It was Cormier’s crowning moment during an illustrious career that has seen him go from Olympian to dominating the world of mixed martial arts.
Beating Brock Lesnar
It was reported that a fight against Brock Lesnar was in the works, after which the champ would ride off into the sunset and sign off on one of the greatest careers the sport has seen.
So now a year on and with one defence behind him, Cormier will look to prove a point and repeat what he did to Miocic in their first meeting. After this fight, perhaps he’ll then step away from fighting for good to help train and lead the next generation of combat sports athletes, as only a true leader and team captain can do.
When nice-guy Cormier steps in against fellow nice guy Miocic at UFC 241 on August 18th, It will be a win-win situation for any fans of the sport. Whilst two of the very best battle it out for their heavyweight legacies, who will win the toss-up in UFC betting for this mammoth matchup?
With lots of options and odds available, fans can source different bets on who they see taking this title home. How will it play out on the night and who will stake their claim to greatness is anyone’s guess, but we can all make a little bit of money along the way! Someone always has to finish last.
And unfortunately for one of these phenomenal athletes and people, it has to be one of them.
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Amanda Nunes || QueenSlayer || A Brendan Dorman Film Study
Amanda ‘The Lioness’ Nunes, the 31 year old Brazilian mixed martial artist (UFC), is the first woman in UFC history to become a two-division champion and the first woman in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously. She is considered by most to be the best female fighter of all time and likely in her prime. She is always floating in the top 5 official UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
The QueenSlayer has defeated legends from Miesha Tate, to Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, and astonishingly Cris Cyborg, who is not only larger physically than Amanda, but for years has been one of the most avoided female fighters on the planet (for many reasons, most unnecessary to mention). Her last loss was 5 years ago to Cat Zingano, and since then has finished every opponent not named Valentina Shevchenko, who she has went the distance with twice.
I want this film study to be mainly focused on distance control, and how she is a great case study for the argument that “punchers are born”. Nunes is a BJJ Black Belt and Judo Brown Belt but relies mostly on her concussive and cerebral striking. She is as intelligent as she is ferocious and has looked untouchable over the past few years.
As most of you are aware, I’m not going to cheapen this with “she’s got serious power”, this is a study in “the why” and “the how” in detail, Amanda went from an afterthought placeholder (for Ronda Rousey) to the elite of the elite in MMA. Enjoy, cheers.
My first recollection of Robbie Lawler was back when he was part of the Miletich Fighting systems team. Back then he fought at middleweight and had already established himself as a fighter who’s preference was for his opponents to assume the prone position at their earliest possible opportunity. Rather than eke out a decision or God forbid, go for a submission.
It was that style and maturing ferocity which he brought to his bout with Nick Diaz back in UFC 47. In a fight, he had entered as favourite. Lawler was soon put to task by the slick boxing and non-stop pace of Diaz, who stunned then stopped Robbie early in the second round. It’s one of those classic moments from the earlier years of the sport. But in the long game, was but a bump in the road for the Miletich protege.
Robbie has always been known for his vicious and aggressive style. Not a fighter to take his time and break his opponent down piece by piece. If I can think of an analogy to best describe him, he is more akin to a wrecking ball being used to push a thumbtack.
Always super-aggressive, always swinging for the fences and searching for a cold stoppage. It’s a fighting style which has gained him a substantial fanbase. And created some of the most brutal moments in the sports relatively short history.
The Good Old Days
Back in Strikeforce when Lawler faced the always dangerous Dutch striker Melvin Manhoef. Feared for his own deadly striking game consisting of Dutch kickboxing and some nasty hands. It looked like Manhoef would get the better of Robbie early, tenderising his leg like you would a good rib eye.
As Lawler struggled to maintain his balance while hobbling around on one good leg. It looked for all the World like it wasn’t going to be his night. That was until 3.33 in the very first round when he landed one of his signature overhand rights flush. Separating Melvin from his senses and giving his fans yet another moment to remember in his ruthless discography.
And the moral of this story? It’s that Robbie Lawler has been doing his thing since before it was cool. Before there were big sponsorship deals and many couldn’t even make a living from the sport.
Always his own man, never one to do much pre-fight talking. But rather let the rage he carries inside, out, once the cage door closes. And what better example of said quality other than when he met fellow man of few words, Rory MacDonald, back at UFC 189.
In what for some has been described as the greatest fight in the sport’s history. Lawler and MacDonald went to the very depths of hell, and back. To give the fans one of the most iconic fights ever witnessed. In a back and forth war that set the bar for all those that followed. Forever changing the trajectory of MacDonald’s future in the sport.
With a string of Championships under his belt, outside that of the UFC welterweight title. Robbie Lawler sits right on the cusp of having spent half his life being a professional mixed martial arts fighter. It’s a homage to the desire and will he brings whenever he sets foot on the canvas.
bring the chaos
And at UFC 240, when faces the former Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington. In a title eliminator that will give the winner a shot at Kamaru Usman. For Covington, its opportunity to show the doubters that he does, in fact, deserve to be there. Something many have been questioning for as long as I can remember.
For the former Champion Lawler, it’s his chance to grasp the nettle one more time. And maybe, just maybe once again claim the top spot in the UFC 170lb pecking order. At 37 and with such a rich and illustrious who’s who of former opponents. There’s few if any that would not smile if only to themselves, should the ruthless one once again reign supreme.
One thing needs to be made clear, if not already glaringly so. Robbie Lawler and not Colby Covington is the chaos. He lives it, he breathes it. And you can be sure he will bring it to Newark, New Jersey for the main event at UFC 240.
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My first recollection of Robbie Lawler was back when he was part of the Miletich Fighting systems team. Back then he fought at middleweight and had already established himself as a fighter who’s preference was for his opponents to assume the prone position at their earliest possible opportunity. Rather than eke out a decision or God forbid, go for a submission.
It was that style and maturing ferocity which he brought to his bout with Nick Diaz back in UFC 47. In a fight, he had entered as favourite. Lawler was soon put to task by the slick boxing and non-stop pace of Diaz, who stunned then stopped Robbie early in the second round. It’s one of those classic moments from the earlier years of the sport. But in the long game, was but a bump in the road for the Miletich protege.
Robbie has always been known for his vicious and aggressive style. Not a fighter to take his time and break his opponent down piece by piece. If I can think of an analogy to best describe him, he is more akin to a wrecking ball being used to push a thumbtack.
Always super-aggressive, always swinging for the fences and searching for a cold stoppage. It’s a fighting style which has gained him a substantial fanbase. And created some of the most brutal moments in the sports relatively short history.
The Good Old Days
Back in Strikeforce when Lawler faced the always dangerous Dutch striker Melvin Manhoef. Feared for his own deadly striking game consisting of Dutch kickboxing and some nasty hands. It looked like Manhoef would get the better of Robbie early, tenderising his leg like you would a good rib eye.
As Lawler struggled to maintain his balance while hobbling around on one good leg. It looked for all the World like it wasn’t going to be his night. That was until 3.33 in the very first round when he landed one of his signature overhand rights flush. Separating Melvin from his senses and giving his fans yet another moment to remember in his ruthless discography.
And the moral of this story? It’s that Robbie Lawler has been doing his thing since before it was cool. Before there were big sponsorship deals and many couldn’t even make a living from the sport.
Always his own man, never one to do much pre-fight talking. But rather let the rage he carries inside, out, once the cage door closes. And what better example of said quality other than when he met fellow man of few words, Rory MacDonald, back at UFC 189.
In what for some has been described as the greatest fight in the sport’s history. Lawler and MacDonald went to the very depths of hell, and back. To give the fans one of the most iconic fights ever witnessed. In a back and forth war that set the bar for all those that followed. Forever changing the trajectory of MacDonald’s future in the sport.
With a string of Championships under his belt, outside that of the UFC welterweight title. Robbie Lawler sits right on the cusp of having spent half his life being a professional mixed martial arts fighter. It’s a homage to the desire and will he brings whenever he sets foot on the canvas.
bring the chaos
And at UFC 240, when faces the former Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington. In a title eliminator that will give the winner a shot at Kamaru Usman. For Covington, its opportunity to show the doubters that he does, in fact, deserve to be there. Something many have been questioning for as long as I can remember.
For the former Champion Lawler, it’s his chance to grasp the nettle one more time. And maybe, just maybe once again claim the top spot in the UFC 170lb pecking order. At 37 and with such a rich and illustrious who’s who of former opponents. There’s few if any that would not smile if only to themselves, should the ruthless one once again reign supreme.
One thing needs to be made clear, if not already glaringly so. Robbie Lawler and not Colby Covington is the chaos. He lives it, he breathes it. And you can be sure he will bring it to Newark, New Jersey for the main event at UFC 240.
Images courtesy of sherdog.com, usatoday.com & planetmma.com
Conor McGregor || Always Business || A BD Film Study
Conor McGregor || Always Business || A BD Film Study
In Last Saturdays contest between one of the best Boxers who has ever lived; Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, an MMA fighter / athlete that has made a massive impact neyond the scope of the MMA community.
I was personally impressed with Conor, especially in the earlier rounds, despite losing in the 10th. Enjoy all.
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Try the Bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m8s18LrJxk
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There may have been a time that this fight would have been labelled old school vs new school. As the current UFC champion, Max Holloway was not too long ago, that guy on the rise, with all the potential in the World. Edgar, of course, has been there done that, he may have even written a book on it at this point.
For the Answer Edgar, this will be his umpteenth bite of the Championship cherry. Having taken the lightweight title back on April 10, 2010, beating BJ Penn via decision. Frankie held it for almost two years and three defences, before finally losing it to Benson Henderson.
Having been there or thereabouts in terms of rankings, Edgar is in the running for the most title eliminator and title fights in UFC history. It feels for all the world like he has been in nothing but those type of fights. And it is a testament to how long and at what level the New Jersey native has been around the fight game.
But even with a clear decade between the two in terms of age. Both men have a hugely impressive resume’s, with at least one distinctive difference. This fact will make it interesting for the UFC betting sites in Canada to predict who will win and of course to decide what odds to give to each fighter. In that, while Frankie failed in his attempts to overcome p4p great Jose Aldo, Holloway was successful on both on occasions. But that is a conversation for another time!
Now that these two seasoned vets finally face off. It truly has to be Frankie’s last chance to regain some UFC gold. And with Max Blessed just coming off a loss to Dustin Poirier in their Interim lightweight title fight. One could argue that this is the perfect time for Frankie Edgar to strike and finally regain what he has been chasing for the last half of his UFC career. having Holloway coming in as the favourite, it’s a tough ask for the Answer.
These are two battle-tested dogs of war, who bring their own signature styles to the matchup. How this clash of kinetic energy will finally play out inside the octagon we do not know. It’s sure to be a dazzling display of blazing speed and non-stop action. And with two full tanks and everything to play for it should be a fight to remember. Maybe even the crowning jewel on Edgar’s career?
All eyes on Edmonton for the main event, as history is once again written inside the UFC octagon. Determining whether Waianae Hawaii will see the return of its 145lb champion. Or Toms River gets to see it’s very own return of the King.
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Omar Nurmagomedov || A New Breed of Eagle || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
Omar Nurmagomedov || A New Breed of Eagle || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
Khabib’s younger cousin, Omar (Umar) Nurmagomedov (Нурмагомедов Омар), is a(nother) 23 year old, Russian prospect who just kept his flawless professional record in tact last weekend going to 10-0 at 5’9″ 135 lbs.
Surely despite training alongside Khabib at Eagles MMA, Omar would like to drop the moniker of “Khabib’s little”, and instead just be Omar, where the game is the game. From p4p king to young lions like Islam, Omar, and potentially Sadulaev, the future of MMA coming out of Dagestan is promising in it’s longevity, dominance thus far, and actual skill sets; offered on platters yet untouchable.
I always want to give the prospects some love, and if he’s Nurmie fam, then bonus points as well.
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The Wire: Omar Comin’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmtuRRhtGQw
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Jorge Masvidal || From the Streets to the Fame || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal, fresh off the fastest and maybe most spectacular knockout in UFC history over Ben Askren, seems to be really hitting stride at the ripe young age of 34. His star has never shined like this before, despite 47 fights and dating back to his debut in 2003! The news today is he wants to break Conor McGregor‘s face, but I think Conor would be too confused how to play it to ever accept, and lose the fight as well.
I really want to keep this breakdown semi-linear (MMA Boxing, Defensive Awareness), rather than a deep-dive of Masvidal’s entire skill set, albeit wrestling, BJJ, defense and the like and focus on how a lifetime of backyard fights is a path not many have taken to the UFC, and only one from those streets to this fame, “Georgie” himself (I’ve already covered his Cowboy and Till wins).
Boxing and Muay Thai allow us to defend with large shields on each hand that just aren’t present in MMA. Much like the groin protection not coming up to your nipples to defend body shots. The defense, as well as accuracy of offense, is evidenced by Masvidal’s incredible rate of only losing via decision.
So the aim here is to show that elbow blocking, rolling, and evasion are the defensive way of the ‘Street Jesus’, and MMA in general. I will also point out development over the past few years that has really sharpened his accuracy and made for some incredibly effective footwork and even kicking game and defense as well.
The Scariest Man Alive || A Brendan Dorman Film Study
The Scariest Man Alive || A Brendan Dorman Film Study
Francis Ngannou has seemingly found his zen, or something to that effect, was the theme after last nights absolutely terrifying knockout vs Junior Dos Santos. His unique combination of speed and power at Heavyweight is something to behold as he weighs in around 250 lbs with maybe 2 of which are fat.
A clean super athlete with one chink, one that’ll make a coach worry no doubt, is seemingly going back to the front.
Now reunited with my main man Dewey Cooper, and working with fellow African-born and friend Kamaru Usman, known for never breaking and terrifying blend of grappling skill, striking power and furious pace with boundless energy, the future looks like a golden path. I personally love a good redemption story, and through tribulation comes triumph.
So without more typing, I’ll get to explaining why Francis Ngannou is the most terrifying human being I’ve ever seen via video. Cheers.
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5 Fighters (& Martial Arts) The UFC Need in 2020 (and beyond) • A BD Film Study ᴴᴰ
5 Fighters (& Martial Arts) The UFC Need in 2020 (and beyond) • A BD Film Study ᴴᴰ
So fun is it to postulate. From the origins in BJJ to the modern day Eastern Bloc takeover in combat sports, we have seen many things, but not everything. Some of these are specific athletes, mostly from other combat sports, while others are a bit more conceptual.
What I didn’t want to do was “My Top 5”, or best 5 prospects and the like. This isn’t for debate nor people yell typing, just some fun with my own thoughts. In no particular order, I give you……(well, watch the thing, no?),
I will be doing a voiceover for this, and I’m going to take a rest until my Patreon (link below) picks up and my subs are comfortably 13K+. I’ve been putting in a lot of work for free and it’s becoming taxing, maddening and at times impossible to placate you all.
Voiceovers were the goal, in the hopes of making enough between coaching and all of this that I don’t need to have another full-time job. I’m not even close and the product suffers for it as I rush things now in the one day a week I get to work on a video.
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The Striking of GSP || Georges St Pierre || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
The Striking of GSP || Georges St Pierre || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
With a historic title fight possibly happening a year from now….whispers can be heard in the hushed corners of the MMA world about “Khabib vs. GSP. While I’m going radio silent on the issue, the smarks will understand me posting this.
Georges St Pierre and his striking skills are still somehow in question (or unspoken?), not just to the millennials and casuals, but to the coaches, fighters and analysts who aren’t in my rare position to know what GSP did on his feet for a decade plus, cementing a legacy of greatness.
So two of the common themes of were GSP’s striking ability (specifically the jab) and how his Karate and Boxing (Western) were used with such efficacy, and how each may come into play, especially chaining with takedowns.
I’m not going superman punch crazy, but I tried to cover what I could.
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Henry Cejudo || ChampChamp || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
Henry Cejudo || ChampChamp || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
With a loss to (one of) the greatest p4p fighters in the history of MMA, Demetrious Johnson, Olympic Gold Medalist and bright blue-chip prospect knew that he needed a mirror and a stroll back to the drawing board.
After stringing together some tough fights before really hitting stride against Wilson Reis via a visibly improved striking game, he has now run off wins against DJ (avenged, close-fight), TJ (Dillashaw), and now Marlon Moraes (@ 135) making him the undisputed 125 and 135 lb champion in the UFC. A monumental feat that no one has ever done and defended. The future seems bright for arguably the most accomplished combat sport athlete of all time.
I want to fast forward a bit through the prior mentioned, bringing to modern day, and of course a focus on skill along the way. Enjoy, cheers.
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Aleksandar Rakic || Neo-Soul 205 || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
Aleksandar Rakić is an Austrian mixed martial artist (MMA professional since 2011) of Serbian descent.
He is one of a few “Neo-Souls” or (much needed) new blood in the Light Heavyweight division (205 lbs) in the UFC, where there hasn’t been a real threat to Jon Jones in many moons. He trains out of Gym 23 while home, and (ATT) American Top Team when stateside, which is an excellent choice of course.
At only 27 years old, the Serbian from Vienna, Austria is seemingly equal parts grappling IQ, and vicious knockout power via cerebral approach striking. He has the frame (6′ 5″ w/ a 78″ reach), experience at a young age (boxing & kickboxing since 14, grappling since 19) and ability to sleep (9 of 12 straight wins (he is 12-1, lost via submission in debut in 2011) came via KO / TKO) that has the MMA Community buzzing after his destruction of Jimi Manuwa Saturday in less than a minute.
As I find myself saying often lately defensive striking is an overlooked facet of MMA, and with numbers, like 5.31 significant strikes landed per minute vs. 1.61 absorbed, I’d be willing to say he qualifies. Other exciting prospects with similarly large frames and athleticism like Johnny Walker (also 27) already has 3 losses and maybe potentially injury prone (though his wild ways may be his strength).
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Dustin Poirier || A Rebirth of Skill || Breakdown • Film Study • Highlights ᴴᴰ
From Eddie Alvarez, to Justin Gaethje…..Anthony Pettis to (recently) Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier has been on an epic run of rebirth post losing to Conor McGregor and the oft-overlooked flask KO at the hands of Michael Johnson.
I worried about the mental toughness of Poirier after he lost to McGregor, and his chin post-MJ, but I was equally impressed with his wins over the aforementioned, especially the latest interim win over Max Holloway. Dustin is a good study in what moving up in weight looks like when it is beneficial, and for intents of expertise, what a skill set with potential looks like vs. a skill set with some polish.
His next fight against undefeated Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is by a planetary distance his toughest test to date. Does he have the skills required to beat the Dagestani Eagle? I’ll let you speculate, hopefully after you watch my assessment. Cheers.
Heavyweight boxing is stronger now than it has been at any other point in the past 20 years. In Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, boxing’s flagship division finally has a trio comparable to Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, who competed for titles in the late 1990s.
There’s one problem, though: they aren’t fighting each other.
When Joshua – the WBA, WBO and IBF champion – defends his belts against Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden on 1 June, much of the focus will be on about that isn’t even happening. A meeting with WBC champion Wilder would provide Joshua – who is the 1/33 favourite in the boxing betting at Betway to beat Ruiz – a chance to fulfil his long-term goal of becoming the undisputed world champion.
Chasing the final belt has proven extremely difficult for the 2012 Olympic gold medallist, though. That’s because there are now more obstacles involved in winning multiple titles and organising mega-fights than ever before.
For a fight between Joshua and Wilder to be made, their respective promoters must come to an agreement.
Negotiations between Eddie Hearn and Shelley Finkel – who manages Wilder – have become public and personal over the past two years, with Hearn referring derogatively to his counterpart as ‘Shirley Winkle’ on several occasions.
It’s quite common for long-held grudges between promoters who have often been in the sport for decades to jeopardise fights.
The financial benefits of staging a contest – namely a greater share of pay-per-view and ticket revenue, and the ability to secure sponsorship deals on top of that – are a clear incentive for promoters to do all they can to hold the rights.
They also decide where the fight will be staged, the size of the ring and even minor details like which fighter will take which dressing room.
But boxing agent Tim Rickson, whose clients include former British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Tommy Langford, says promoters unwilling to cede ground to their rivals can also get in the way of their own fighters’ interests.
“It’s business, but a lot of ego comes into it as well,” says Rickson, who is also the editor of British Boxing News. “That power play comes into it where they’re trying to be the biggest promoter with the biggest backing and the biggest fanbase.
“Often the fighter is willing but then sometimes the conflicting promoters’ interests – and now the bigger problem, which is the TV broadcast deals – can result in the fight not being made.” Indeed, the broadcast boom has created another obstacle for these super-fights to overcome.
There’s more money available than ever before for boxers who sign exclusive deals with broadcast companies. In February 2019, Tyson Fury signed a five-fight, £80m American broadcasting contract with ESPN, following in the footsteps of Joshua and Wilder, who have similarly valuable deals with DAZN and Showtime, respectively.
With the big three now all tied up with separate stations, negotiations look close to unworkable. “It’s so fragmented that it’s just going to be extremely difficult to bring any of those three together,” Rickson says.
“If you’re ESPN and you’ve put £80m into a fighter, you’re not going to let him have a rematch with Deontay Wilder on Showtime.
“Will ESPN say they will step down to let Showtime put it on, or vice versa? No. “They both want the fight, they have both paid for the fight, they both deserve the fight. They aren’t going to give up their rights to profit from it.”
Rival broadcasters have occasionally found common ground in the past. When Floyd Mayweather fought Manny Pacquiao in 2015, for example, HBO and Showtime aired the bout as a joint production – the first collaboration between the networks since 2002.
The protracted negotiations pushed that fight back five years later than when it should have taken place, though.
Pacquiao had lost twice since talks first began in 2009, meaning his one-sided defeat to Mayweather failed to answer the question of which fighter was greater at their best.
That is always the risk with super-fights. The sheer scope of negotiations that must take place can push the event further and further down the line, until its relevancy is lessened.
There’s incentive for promoters to keep their fighters away from dangerous opponents for as long as possible, too.
Allowing the hype around a fight to build only increases its financial potential, and allows fighters like Joshua and Wilder, for example, to remain undefeated for longer.
That latter point is more important now than ever, as defeats are more damaging than they were in the past.
It’s what Rickson refers to as “the Mayweather effect”.
“I think Floyd Mayweather is to blame in an indirect way,” he says.
“There’s this new influx of casual boxing fans who only get up for the big fights and aren’t really purists.
“When a fighter gets a loss on his record he is now almost dismissed, which is absolutely nonsensical to a hardcore fan.
“It’s that Mayweather effect – promoters don’t want their fighters to take a loss because they could be dismissed and lose a big following, which would result in fewer tickets sold and fewer pay-per-views.”
Delaying big fights brings a couple of risks into play, though.
The first is mandatory challengers.
Sanctioning bodies can rule that their top-ranked challengers have earned a shot at the title, forcing a champion like Joshua to defend one of his belts, rather than go fighting for a new one.
Put these defences off, and the champion will be stripped.
The second is sheer dumb luck.
You simply can’t legislate for injuries, or opponents failing drug tests that force them out of fights. That’s something Joshua and Hearn have had to deal with in just the past couple of months, with Jarrell Miller – who was meant to be the opponent on 1 June – testing positive for three banned substances and being replaced by Ruiz.
There’s also the chance that the opponent they have been eyeing for months will lose before a deal is done, a fate Joshua nearly suffered in December 2018 when Wilder scraped a draw against Tyson Fury.
Should Wilder’s rematch with Fury go ahead before Joshua gets his hands on the WBC champion, there’s a good chance it will be the Gypsy King – not Wilder – that he must beat to win that final belt.
That would require Hearn to negotiate with British rival Frank Warren, with whom he is even less likely to strike a deal than Finkel. Or, Joshua could lose on 1 June, leaving Ruiz as the man with three belts, chasing the fourth. Surely not.
