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Originally Posted by Masscore First Diego did no damage?!?!? Did you see Karo's face, most of that damage was done on the ground. He nearly choked Karo out in the 3rd too when he had his back. So yea, Diego won the fight because he had Karo's back and held dominating postioning. Which if i remember correctly is something they score on.. |
I believe the early cut was from standup, however Diego did dominate him on the ground in round 3 when he was tired. You must be correct that having an opponent's back is scored highly in mma, because this is the only criteria that could give the fight to Diego, along with last impressions.
Perhaps this is unfair though? This is the last time I'll beat this horse, but Karo gave up his back because he prefered that position - it suits his style and experience better. Imo, he should not be killed in the scoring merely because of his defensive tactics. That's another thread though.
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Originally Posted by Masscore Finally, how many champs right now, or ever have had Judo backgrounds. Most champions and succesful fighters have Mauy Thai, BJJ or Wrestling backgrounds. Yea throws look pretty and are amazing. But just like I say to the wrestlers I coach, unless you can hold the guy down after you do it, dont it. Double legs, single legs, ankle picks are all way better techniques then throws. |
This is a tangent, but I'd say there are several Judo practicioners fighting in Japan although undoubtedly less than JJ/wrestling. Perhaps it is the prominance of gi throws in Judo, or it's general ethos and practicioner base that causes this. Whatever the case, it cannot be denied that it is a highly effective grappling art and, in the spirit of mma, its principles should not be considered better of worse than the other arts - just different. Complementary even - imagine Judo mixed with wrestling and JJ - I suppose you'd end up with Sambo like Fedor
git.