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[mmajudo]

Hi all,

I have recently published the interview with Alex Davis - the founding manager of American Top Team and one of the original teachers of Judo in MMA...Alex trained Rodrigo Nogueira, Rolles Gracie, Dustin Dennis, Ricardo Liborio, Wade Rome, Marcus Aurelio, Hermes Franca, Dan Lambert etc. Hope you like it

check the interview here:
Exclusive Interview with Alex Davis - the Founding Manager of American Top Team

So what so you think about judo in mma ?

Radovan Judoka

[TheKidInside]

As a former Judoka myself I think Karo was a great ambassador for the art. His throws into kimuras were amazing and he had some absolutely insane skills. National champ and all that!

Jon Jones also uses several throws and trips that we've studied in Judo.

[mmajudo]

Originally Posted by TheKidInside

As a former Judoka myself I think Karo was a great ambassador for the art. His throws into kimuras were amazing and he had some absolutely insane skills. National champ and all that!

Jon Jones also uses several throws and trips that we've studied in Judo.

well, karo is trying to get back - he won at the impact fc1, but the road to the ufc will belong, but he is definitely the most talented judoka in MMA - i also think hector lombard is really great

as jon jones learned judo from home videos, his level is just incredible - he should find credible trainer and he can be very good...

[TheKidInside]

I know Karo won haha he was the first one to fight since he was so anxious. i don't think it'll be hard to get back in the UFC. what I would LOVE for him to do is join Bellator for a tourney! would be epic to see him grapple Ben Askren or Dan Hornbuckle.

[mmajudo]

Originally Posted by TheKidInside

I know Karo won haha he was the first one to fight since he was so anxious. i don't think it'll be hard to get back in the UFC. what I would LOVE for him to do is join Bellator for a tourney! would be epic to see him grapple Ben Askren or Dan Hornbuckle.

i think everyone knows that karo is really one of the best fighters, but he needs to create his credibility - as a person, maybe few other fights in australia can really open the door to the UFC, however dana said he will never fight in the UFC again...so dana would have to slightly change his opinion - which is pretty easy, if karo can draw big attention - and i hope he will, soon

[TheKidInside]

Originally Posted by mmajudo

i think everyone knows that karo is really one of the best fighters, but he needs to create his credibility - as a person, maybe few other fights in australia can really open the door to the UFC, however dana said he will never fight in the UFC again...so dana would have to slightly change his opinion - which is pretty easy, if karo can draw big attention - and i hope he will, soon

There have been other interviews after that one, mate. I think one more fight in Impact FC against a notable and he's easily back in the UFC. MAYBE 2 more. But, like I said, I'd rather see him Bellator.

[mmajudo]

Originally Posted by TheKidInside

There have been other interviews after that one, mate. I think one more fight in Impact FC against a notable and he's easily back in the UFC. MAYBE 2 more. But, like I said, I'd rather see him Bellator.

so in bellator - karo could fight with hector lombard...that would be the most interesting fight for me

[TheKidInside]

Originally Posted by mmajudo

so in bellator - karo could fight with hector lombard...that would be the most interesting fight for me

different weight classes brother. And Karo should be at lightweight anyway! in Bellator he would fight Ben Askren (Since I have no faith in Lyman Goodman beating Funky Ben in their title fight).

[mmajudo]

Originally Posted by TheKidInside

different weight classes brother. And Karo should be at lightweight anyway! in Bellator he would fight Ben Askren (Since I have no faith in Lyman Goodman beating Funky Ben in their title fight).

what a pity for that different weights - should be a great fight, but i believe karo would have to sign in bellator for more fights, maybe even a full season, because otherwise they would promote him and immediately loose him after 2-3 good fights, as he is heading to the UFC i believe

[TheKidInside]

great interview btw


yeah I think he'd do great in a Bellator WW tourney that is shaping up to be an amazing promotion