Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley

The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!

Im becoming an ego maniac bro, since you love sucking my **** every event. 



KISSY FACE

Those weren't strikes. They were gropes. 

I think the idea of buying tickets to see LOGAN STORLEY VS. MICHAEL PAGE only to boo when the fight plays out the way it was always gonna play out is tremendous. So funny.

Storley is very good at what he does, but man does he not offer much in the way of offense. I love a good rassle*******. But I cringe when I see who guy whose sole focus is on securing takedowns and having zero desire to land significant strikes while on top, or attempt submissions. I want to critique him, but I can't. MMA judging needs a rework, because I don't think that style of fighting should be as rewarded as it typically is. But that's not something I can pin on Storley. If it works and gets you wins, do it. 

I never thought Michael Page was a viable title threat, still don't. Likely never will be. But I was more impressed with him tonight than I was Storley. No disrespect, but taking down MVP isn't exactly an uncommon occurrence. But Page kept his composure and was still offering up some offense, whether it be from from the bottom or on the feet. And he was consistently trying to stand back up. I respect it. 

I wanna root for Kana Watanabe, and I have done so for years. Big fan of her. But goddamn does her striking defense scare the **** out of me. And I feel like it's gotten progressively worse over the years -- somehow. I think she is skilled enough to be a title threat, honestly. She has a relatively complete MMA game, but her striking and [lack of] defense on the feet leaves a ton to be desired. She's gotta fix that ASAP if she wants to actually contend for a title anytime soon. Because right now, it's a very glaring hole in her otherwise solid skillset.

* Edited at 05.13.2022, 6:49 PM ET *

Storley didn't outstrike him , he out touched him. All those little rubs on his cheeks did 0. MVP could fight tomorrow. 

Mvp vs Storley was a fight of the year contender 

the Watanabe fight was the main thing I cared to see today and she gave me a heart attack like 5 seconds in, good to see her get that sub but man... her striking defense needs a loooot of work

Only competition is Rose vs Esparza 2 .

Doubt it. He probably put on about 15-20 lbs since weigh in. MVP is a natural stick figure. 

Facts, we’ve been spoiled this month 

I must say ! Great card all around. See you tomorrow ! 

True, see y’all’s tomorrow 

That main card killed me!

“This is Blackbet on half of mma fights”

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

It doesn't make it any better man

* Edited at 05.13.2022, 9:56 PM ET *

What was u replying I can’t remember lol