Overeem would still outstrike every HW in MMA. I guarantee he trained for a ground battle / takedown defence for the majority of his camp with Einamo(Einamo's fight supports this) and really wasn't too focused on the stand up. Dumb mistake, but I'm sure he'll learn his lesson.
He wasn't too focused on cardio either. They looked a couple of professional wrestlers using rest holds after they both gassed in the second round like two TUF quarter-finalists.
His takedown defense was fantastic, that was it.
IMO, he probably thought he would knock Werdum out very fast, even with minimal striking training. He looked extremely rusty. Next fight will be different.
MasterofMartialArts - His takedown defense was fantastic, that was it.
which kind of leads me to believe that they focused ALOT on that and very little on striking.
Nonlinear - He wasn't too focused on cardio either. They looked a couple of professional wrestlers using rest holds after they both gassed in the second round like two TUF quarter-finalists.
His emotions could have gotten the best of him and that has nothing to do with cardio training.
MasterofMartialArts - His takedown defense was fantastic, that was it.
For a striker fighting a take down artist this is greater news for said striker.
He hurt dude, dude fell, dude butt scutted, etc
come on bruh
Spin, spin, spin, spin.
"Overeem would still outstrike every HW in MMA. "
Except Werdum?
Overeem wins K-1 grand prix, becomes the most dangerous striker in mma
People claim he is the best and most dangerous heavyweight in mma because of his striking
Overeem marginally outstrikes Werdum while also eating a ton of shots.
it would be downright idiotic to not rethink everything
how would he do against someone with actual takedown skill
grafzep - how would he do against someone with actual takedown skill
thats a key point, Werdums takedowns are pretty bad
He won with more conviction than gsp
same Overeem in a new juiced up body..no head movement, terrible cardio, I think Big Foot may knock him out.
The doubters will be surprised. Even with a lackluster performance he still won.
DamnSevern - Overeem wins K-1 grand prix, becomes the most dangerous striker in mma
People claim he is the best and most dangerous heavyweight in mma because of his striking
Overeem marginally outstrikes Werdum while also eating a ton of shots.
it would be downright idiotic to not rethink everything
LoL... the sheep still believe.
Overeem would get massacred. He has worse cardio than carwin and his chin cant take shots... You dont need to be a rocket scientist to realize how far Overeem will go at the elite level.
He was just out struck by a BJJ guy.
205lbers would kick his ass again.
slamming -LMFAO...that's ownage right there....bwahahahahaRyanWilcox -Sadyv - Spin, spin, spin, spin.
lol, no shit.
So Overeem trained to keep it off the ground? What was his plan once he accomplished that? To get outstruck?
LOL check mate.
MMALOGIC - LoL... the sheep still believe.
Overeem would get massacred. He has worse cardio than carwin and his chin cant take shots... You dont need to be a rocket scientist to realize how far Overeem will go at the elite level.
He was just out struck by a BJJ guy.
205lbers would kick his ass again.
He only got outstruck because any time he hit Werdum, Werdum would fall to his back.
DamnSevern - Overeem wins K-1 grand prix, becomes the most dangerous striker in mma
People claim he is the best and most dangerous heavyweight in mma because of his striking
Overeem marginally outstrikes Werdum while also eating a ton of shots.
it would be downright idiotic to not rethink everything
Wait. WHAT? I'm quoting slamming AND Damn Severn in the SAME THREAD?
The world must be ending (but you are correct).