Topic: UFC 228
Will the Oblique Kick & Low Side Kick be the downfall if Woodley?
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09.05.2018 | 10:10 AM ET
Woodley as a Wrestler in conventional wisdom says he would just drop low to shoot for a double leg, and in all fairness it's not wrong nor is it a bad option. Woodley is also a very nimble, explosive and strong fighter in general with great forward pressure Boxing which leads me to believe he just may show us more answers to this technique.
I have a video about these kicks demonstrating possible counters, now I would like to say that I am open to all critiscms. Whether it's from the defensive technique itself or just me being completely fat, rediculous looking and out of shape. I am open to all of it. Honest opinions are highly appreciated. Just want to spark up some more thoughts on the matter. Thank
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09.05.2018 | 9:11 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 900th
But i do think its only a matter of time b4 any kick to the knee is banned. To much potential for injury.
I suspect till trying to cut weight three weeks b4 a fight will b till's downfall. Chael sonnin reported he is already complaining he dosen't wanna train anymore and that he just wants a ****en cheeseburger. Thats worrysome.
Also those kicks work best when your opponent is moving in on u. Woodley hangs back.
Till will be coming forward. I assume straight into an overhand right which leaves him out cold.
But who knows thats the beauty of our sport.
09.05.2018 | 10:07 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 1350th
Woodley is short, stocky, tight and explodes like a cannonball. Small frame with big muscles. His distance management is extremely good. If he's looking to set something up its either a TD or a big punch. You won't catch Woodley firing off 7, 8, 9 punch combos. If he lands flush, Till is without a doubt in trouble, especially considering the water depletion Till uses to make weight. I like the way he uses his opponents aggression against them at times. Tyrons biggest weakness is the likely scenario of emptying his gas tank with several prolonged exchanges. Along with the grappling he will most likely use. It takes time to reload a cannonball. Is Till a threat from bottom, meh not really. Does that mean Tyron will be able to rest after a TD? Nope.
Till has a massive frame which he uses extremely well. Uses precision & timing rather than speed & power. Incredible understanding of range. Even more impressive is his stand-up is rather effortless. No real unnecessary movements & has shown Championship cardio. The weight-cut is the main issue, depleting himself enough to even earn this opportunity. Biggest weakness imo is that he's rather picky in his shot-selection. Along with Woodley for that matter. But, as I mentioned earlier Tills stand-up doesn't take a whole lot of effort. Whereas, Tyron is either using substantial energy to move around, wrestle or land something significant.
I see this fight playing out a whole lot like Conor McGregor vs Chad Mendes. I expect Till to make weight & look terrible doing it. Come out guns blazing trying to take control & land early. Woodley lands some TD's with some GNP at first, even some solid punches on the feet. But as the fight plays out, Woodley will be drained from doing Woodley things. Meanwhile, Till is still in his face landing crisp shots until eventually the ref calls a stop to the fight via KO/TKO late.
09.05.2018 | 10:23 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 1801st
I think Til will come out like a bat out of hell in the opening moments. He'll be very aggressive early, and will work to get tyrone against the cage ASAP.It will be very difficult for Tyrone to escape the clinch...Til just has so, so much more leverage.I can see Til leaning on him and wearing him out, landing some nasty inside work and getting a TKO in the 3rd round.
It just feels like time for a changing of the guard.
09.05.2018 | 10:32 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 1433rd
* Edited at 09.06.2018, 1:45 AM ET *
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09.06.2018 | 8:34 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 900th
I think tills aggresion works against him.
And the weight cut leaves him unable to absorb woodley's power.
Dont think we see very much grappling in this one.
One thing is for sure i cant ****en wait to find out.
09.06.2018 | 9:34 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 1801st
The weight cut is definitely an issue, but I'll be surprised if Woodley gets anywhere near him with that right hand. Firstly, Tyrone likes to explode off the fence and he's not going to want to be anywhere near that in this fight, because that's where til is the most dangerous. He will avoid clinching like the plague. He's going to have to engage in the center which means staying in striking range. Secondly Darren is very, very good at timing and measuring his opponent. He's a lot like Mcgregor in this regard, and he knows how to keep people at his optimal space. A lot of it will depend on how good Til is off his back. Surprisingly Woodley doesn't have the greatest GNP and wastes a lot of energy throwing inaccurate strikes. He was unable to finish Thompson from the top despite landing a nasty hellbow and was getting slipped a lot.
* Edited at 09.06.2018, 9:37 PM ET *