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IS MMA reallly this hard physically?
I mean we have two top LHW fighting hear and by 3rd round both are so gassed. Is this sport so much more taxing than any other sport. Because any other sport you dont see athletes gas for the events they planned for. Or is MMA still very basic when it comes to fitness and endurance?
Deconstructing MMA Myths... [Part 17] - Askren´s Undefeated Record...
Today:
MYTH: Askren´s undefeated record.
Indeed, I have to question one particular fight:
BEN ASKREN vs JAY HIERON.
Happened @ Bellator 56 [29/10/2011], for the Bellator WW Belt [Askren´s 1st defence]
Context:
Hieron has a wrestling background, but progressively became more of a striker.
Solid boxing, decent jab/combos.
Good Sprawls.
Hieron was 35 yrs old, realistically past his physical prime... He would retire 15...
Deconstructing MMA Myths... [Part 17] - Askren´s Undefeated Record...
MYTH: Askren´s undefeated record.
Indeed, I have to question one particular fight:
BEN ASKREN vs JAY HIERON.
Happened @ Bellator 56 [29/10/2011], for the Bellator WW Belt [Askren´s 1st defence]
Context:
Hieron has a wrestling background, but progressively became more of a striker.
Solid boxing, decent jab/combos.
Good Sprawls.
Hieron was 35 yrs old, realistically past his physical prime... He would retire 15...
Deconstructing MMA Myths... [Part 17] - Askren´s Undefeated Record...
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