Pico in MMA? How will he do?
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That post was in response to an earlier comment about how he'll always be on top or something to that effect. My point was only that high level wrestling doesn't always mean it will translate to MMA and therefore he'll NEVER get taken down or outgrappled. Even if only briefly.
By the way, what a terrible gameplan by Rumble in the rematch and then the odd retirement after. Very strange fight.
No recorded/sanctioned amateur MMA bouts on record. Several websites do however mention he's had several pankration bouts.
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You don't give yourself enough credit
Several pancration bouts. He won a tournament in Russia in 2010. I have no doubt he has more MMA experience than you. And from all accounts, he has been crushing people at all three training camps who are better than anyone in Bellator. There is a reason they are willing to let their prized prodigy fight an 8-2 guy in his first time out.
Pankration bouts are not MMA and winning a tournament in that style 10 years ago really has no meaning in regards to his MMA debut. You also have no idea of the amount of experience I have in MMA. Regardless, I have already stated I am excited as anyone for his entrance to to MMA, i'm just curbing my overall expectations until I actually see him compete.
Can't wait to see Pico compete. You, too, Steven.
Much appreciated dub. My pro debut was on mediacom. My last 2 have been DirectTV. Late July I'll be back at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines. I love the Iowa support.
You turned this into about you. What weight? You are a minion MMA guy. I get it. Jealous of Pico much?
I train at Faiferlick Martial Arts in Fort Dodge. My last two fights were both for King Of The Cage on MavTV. Channel 214 on Direct I believe.
You're funny... I fight at 135 and I honestly don't have time to be jealous of Pico or anybody really. I'm very content with my progression through Professional MMA.
But SM, you don't know dick about MMA tho....
Quick question Chief. Is WidespreadGeo just a troll? It's difficult for me to discern. Haha
You sir, are a very confusing poster. Lol. I greatly appreciate all the support I can get.
Hey, I'm 40 years old, a fat 211lbs and I'd knock you out. Almost an NAIA all american. Mad TaeKwonDo skills. Wanno set up match? 5k to the winner.
How about New Orleans? Straight up dirty south!Trying to get that home field advantage huh?
SM: You are apparently having a conversation with someone I have on ignore. Waste of time, imo.
SM: You are apparently having a conversation with someone I have on ignore. Waste of time, imo.
Fair enough dub.
listen to el dub the scrub, kiddo.SM: You are apparently having a conversation with someone I have on ignore. Waste of time, imo.
I don't know who that is but he sounds reputable. The guy that promoted you twice, that is.
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I watch King of The Cage frequently. The talent level on most of the cards is somewhat limited, imho. A lot of young, inexperienced guys and a lot of wannabe's that spend more time at the bar then the gym. The problem with training/fighting out of a small gym is that you aren't going to ever make any money fighting. And you can't really get the type of training you need (most small, local gyms don't have experts in ju-jitsu, grappling, strking, judo, strength/conditioning, etc......it's usually just one or two or the other). Also, it's rare to find training partners to push you. Finally, most guys are working full time jobs and cant commit to training, eating and living the life style 24x7. If this is something you truly want to make money at, you probably need to move to another town/camp. But if it's something you like to do to challenge yourself or just do for fun, more power to you.
At least in Fort Dodge you can get some good quality wrestling training.
Just my 2 pennies... but i cant get past all that wasted talent with Pico. And for what? He was really really good and, imo, didnt do anything with it.
My coach has many credentials in Taekwondo. US Open Champion, World Team Member, Multiple Iowa State Championships, etc. So my stand-up is well coached. His school is also an affiliate of Jackson-Wink in New Mexico where they have Jon Jones, Cowboy Cerrone, John Dodson, Holly Holm, etc. So he gets his MMA knowledge and curriculum straight from them through coaching seminars in New Mexico. And most certainly, KOTC has some sh*tty fights and most certainly bigger gyms tend to have more success, however, we have a great little gym with solid training partners, A couple other pros besides myself and I also go to Webster City every Tuesday and train with an active UFC fighter Michael McBride. At this point in my career, this is right where I should be I feel. By the way, I'm really enjoying these little conversations and the more questions or constructive criticism you guys have, I am all ears.
You said it man, Moffitt has given me the green light for access to the room and one of their asst. coaches Bradley Banks(won a juco title at 165? I believe) has been training at McBride's with us every Tuesday for awhile now. Another guy and myself also just started The Calhoun County Wrestling Club in Rockwell City for local wrestlers to come train free-greco-folk. We just became an official USA Wrestling charter a few weeks back.
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Wasted talent? You're an idiot. He's going to make more money in MMA than he ever would have made wrestling.
Wrestling fans who haven't got into MMA yet are missing out.
Respect for this young bucker is earned. Hope he kicks ass and his dojo does great!
