This is something I have never understood with a bunch of fighters who have better striking, who have gotten older!
Why play this hanging back, being loose, looking for counters shit! What’s teh point of being an acclaimed kickboxer prior to mma competition, only to be taken out by a wrestler who has recently learned “mma striking”!
Just be aggressive early!
I agree, I think it’s a loss of confidence. After losing 3 or 4 and you’re not the champ you just don’t feel the same, you know you’re not the same. You just don’t feel comfortable enough to march forward, especially after getting your chin cracked
Izzy should cut to 170lbs. I think he’d dominate. Him
Vs Carlos Pratis
You get what I mean though?!
If you’re an excellent striker with a reach advantage for your weight class. Why not just be agressive early and not allow your oppenent to settle!
