Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've trained Freestyle in the past, and have transitioned into Muay Thai for the past year. So I want to discuss the technique used in each style. From what i witnessed Saturday (other then the fact the Athletic Comission needs to reconstruct their judging system) is that Edson Barboza had ridiculously amazing technique in his Muay Thai. Some of you might think that Anderson Silva, Shogun, Wanderle,i Aldo or even Overeem have beautiful Muay Thai, but I would only say they corporate aspects of the Muay Thai game into their styles. Anderson has an exelent Thai Clinch, as does Wanderlei and ect, but that does not mean their Muay Thai technique is perfect. On the other hand, Edson Barboza was very thrilling to watch. His kicks, his punches, his knees. They where all text book perfect. It was amazing and I see this man as a contender in the coming year. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBoy Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've trained Freestyle in the past' date=' and have transitioned into Muay Thai for the past year. So I want to discuss the technique used in each style.From what i witnessed Saturday (other then the fact the Athletic Comission needs to reconstruct their judging system) is that Edson Barboza had ridiculously amazing technique in his Muay Thai. Some of you might think that Anderson Silva, Shogun, Wanderlei Aldo or even Overeem have beautiful Muay Thai, but I would only say they corporate aspects of the Muay Thai game into their styles. Anderson has an exelent Thai Clinch, as does Wanderlei and ect, but that does not mean their Muay Thai technique is perfect. On the other hand, Edson Barboza was very thrilling to watch. His kicks, his punches, his knees. They where all text book perfect. It was amazing and I see this man as a contender in the coming year. What do you guys think?[/quote'] Whoa whoa you've only seen one fight from the guy, hold your b/oner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Whoa whoa you've only seen one fight from the guy' date=' hold your b/oner[/quote'] And I saw his technique completely decimate another professional fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangoKush Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 u shoulda made this a poll but im gona go with Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranga Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 My boy the GUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynan Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 G-Sot definitely has the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBoy Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 And I saw his technique completely decimate another professional fighter. Ya he decimated a D- level fighter, big f'n deal. Comparing him to the likes of Shogun, Anderson, and Wandy in any way or saying he is better at any aspect of mma is bandwaggon nut hugging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, Shogun, Barboza. Most Crisp = Aldo and Barboza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibberish Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 hoost comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristufa Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ehh, well smaller guys USUALLY have better technique. I'm generalizing of course, but by that logic I'd say Aldo's is pretty sick. Shogun has a very aggressive style, but his technique often isn't perfect - same goes for Wanderlei. A. Silva has a diluted version of MT, where he mixes in OTHER martial arts so I don't think it'd be fair to say him... Thiago Alves? Brandon Vera? Overeem is just a powerhouse with great technique, but I'd say most of his "technique" and ability comes from raw power rather than technical prowess. But yeah, I'll stick with Aldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristufa Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 hoost comes to mind. Lol isn't that cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ya he decimated a D- level fighter' date=' big f'n deal. Comparing him to the likes of Shogun, Anderson, and Wandy in any way or saying he is better at any aspect of mma is bandwaggon nut hugging.[/quote'] When you're fighting, professional and amateur, technique goes out the window after the first 2 minutes unless you know exactly what you're doing. I'm comparing the technique used, if you had any idea what you're talking about you wouldn't be saying something so damn ignorant. I get what you're saying, but that does not mean Barboza didn't display TECHNIQUE that has not been displayed by anyone other than Aldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Whoa you finally changed your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Lol isn't that cheating? Well, I'd go with Gokhan is we're going there lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Whoa you finally changed your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is that you in your new one too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ehh' date=' well smaller guys USUALLY have better technique.I'm generalizing of course, but by that logic I'd say Aldo's is pretty sick. Shogun has a very aggressive style, but his technique often isn't perfect - same goes for Wanderlei. A. Silva has a diluted version of MT, where he mixes in OTHER martial arts so I don't think it'd be fair to say him... Thiago Alves? Brandon Vera? Overeem is just a powerhouse with great technique, but I'd say most of his "technique" and ability comes from raw power rather than technical prowess. But yeah, I'll stick with Aldo.[/quote'] Aldo probably takes it. but I'd pay twice for a PPV to see Aldo defend the LW title (if he gets it after he moves up) against Barboza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Aldo probably takes it. but I'd pay twice for a PPV to see Aldo defend the LW title (if he gets it after he moves up) against Barboza. That would be a cool stand-up war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Is that you in your new one too? Yeah, a girl talked me into letting her straightening my hair. than she decided to take a picture and it came out less gay than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristufa Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Aldo probably takes it. but I'd pay twice for a PPV to see Aldo defend the LW title (if he gets it after he moves up) against Barboza. Lol yeah that'd be sick. Gotta hope that Barboza can blast up the rankings though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Lol yeah that'd be sick.Gotta hope that Barboza can blast up the rankings though I'll be sure not to miss his next fight. He should fight in the next two months, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristufa Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I'll be sure not to miss his next fight. He should fight in the next two months' date=' right?[/quote']Hmm? I didn't hear anything about medical suspensions so I'm assuming he can fight VERY soon. Aldo goes on New Years, so that's definitely a can't miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Yeah' date=' a girl talked me into letting her straightening my hair. than she decided to take a picture and it came out less gay than expected.[/quote'] haha, do you wear it like that now??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweak Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anderson trains ALOT of martial arts. His MT is smooshed together with many other striking aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstForBLOOD Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Anderson trains ALOT of martial arts. His MT is smooshed together with many other striking aspects. yeah you're right.. I guess the best pure muay thai striker in MMA is marlon mathias.. oh I'm just saying that cause he's my muay thai trainer! ahhhh, I'm so blessed at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Shogun is defnitely not the best muay thai practicionar in MMA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranga Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 yeah you're right.. I guess the best pure muay thai striker in MMA is marlon mathias.. oh I'm just saying that cause he's my muay thai trainer! ahhhh' date=' I'm so blessed at the moment.[/quote'] Twice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Twice? twice what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranga Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 twice what? Only on Tuesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 haha' date=' do you wear it like that now???[/quote'] Nah, I have practice 5-6 days a week. So when I roll or just train my hair gets messed up. And I have a feeling if I go out partying with straightened hair, my drunk friends wouldn't approve. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Only on Tuesday? Haha, idk what you're saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ruas Muay Thai is comparable to Silvas. It is watered down with other aspects of MMA. As a matter of fact, the only aspect of Muay Thai Silva portraits is the clinch? His kicks and punches are very awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Nah' date=' I have practice 5-6 days a week. So when I roll or just train my hair gets messed up. And I have a feeling if I go out partying with straightened hair, my drunk friends wouldn't approve. Lol[/quote'] you had any recent fights? if so, how have they gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenColbert Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ruas Muay Thai is comparable to Silvas. It is watered down with other aspects of MMA. yeah.. but they don't use muay thai the same at all. shogun = aggressor Silva = counter-striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranga Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Haha' date=' idk what you're saying...[/quote'] Is that because you are a Dinosaur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 you had any recent fights? if so' date=' how have they gone?[/quote'] I haven't fought in 3 months. But I started competing this year and I'm 3-0 in Amateur Thai Boxing/Kick Boxing. I'm training at ATT Davie in Florida for a couple of weeks, but I'm going to move to Fight Sport in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 yeah.. but they don't use muay thai the same at all. shogun = aggressor Silva = counter-striker That's true, I meant just the fact they only use certain aspects of Muay Thai, just like most successful MMA fighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UfcIsWhereItsAt Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thiago Alves's kicks are picture perfect textbook Muay Thai technique. Anderson Silva has great all around Muay Thai. Very quick and powerful too! Wanderlei is more like a Muay Thai brawler. Shogun has some great Muay Thai too. IMO Him & Anderson are at the top. I like how Shogun whips those hips over so quick and delivers a kick like a ******* mule! (Shogun's kicks are suprisingly FAST and very accurate as well!) Shogun has great powerful knees from the clinch too! Clinch is solid and technical too. -Shogun grabs the top of the head for control -Keeps his elbows firmly pressed against the opponents shoulders for more control -And keeps his opponents head close to his chest area/ and keeping the opponent in very close so he doesn't have room to generate powerful strikes ect. Mauricio and Anderson have suprisingly very solid and technical Thai clinches for MMA fighter. Like almost as good as the pure Thai fighters with that old school Muay Thai Also, Shogun's punching technique is not all that great but he throws HARD and FAST heavy shots. More then anything Shogun has AWESOME awesome timing! and he's fairly accurate! If Shogun brought his technique up he'd have unbelievable KO power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady_Champ Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Chuck Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIMBOB Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I doubt anyone will agree with this but the style I like watching most is Bisping?s. Not sure how he will rate with the purists of MT, but to me its him. (laugh if you must). Also having perfect Muay Thai technique is nice and all but it is a liability in MMA. You need a wider stance to prepare for the TD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranga Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 George Balanchine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 A.Silvas striking is by far the best but in a pure muay thai fight i think T.Silva and Falcao(after that very impressive debut) could be high up contenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 A.Silvas striking is by far the best but in a pure muay thai fight i think T.Silva and Falcao(after that very impressive debut) could be high up contenders Falcaos striking was not text book Muay Thai. Impressive nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I doubt anyone will agree with this but the style I like watching most is Bisping?s. Not sure how he will rate with the purists of MT' date=' but to me its him. (laugh if you must). Also having perfect Muay Thai technique is nice and all but it is a liability in MMA. You need a wider stance to prepare for the TD.[/quote'] He's a successful striker, but not a Muay Thai specialist by any means. Yeah, it works in the cage and I enjoy watching him fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Falcaos striking was not text book Muay Thai. Impressive nonetheless. the 5 uppercuts he landed in 2.5 seconds against the cage won me over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady_Champ Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Tito Ortiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UfcIsWhereItsAt Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 A.Silvas striking is by far the best but in a pure muay thai fight i think T.Silva and Falcao(after that very impressive debut) could be high up contenders Thiago Silva? Wow!LOL The man is a slow plodding brawler who hardly throws any kicks. I don't even know if he can throw a kick lol Thiago is terrible lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 the 5 uppercuts he landed in 2.5 seconds against the cage won me over I was impressed with his speed. And the fact that Harris looked like he belonged 2 weight divisions above him only made me like him more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UfcIsWhereItsAt Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 The correct answere to this thread is Mauricio and Anderson;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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