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A little old to be getting into MMA, don't you think?

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#1
homicidal_squirrel
Jul 17, 2012 20:33:18 www.rantsports.com/pro-wrestling/2012/07...

#2
sfdragon
Jul 17, 2012 21:12:54 whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Dave the Beast Batista is going mma???
#3
homicidal_squirrel
Jul 17, 2012 21:42:58
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Dave the Beast Batista is going mma???

Well, to be fair, no he isn't going to be doing MMA. He's going to step into an octagon then he is going to knocked out of MMA. So it's more like MMA is going to be doing him.
#4
sfdragon
Jul 17, 2012 23:44:20 ahh... you sure bout that
#5
homicidal_squirrel
Jul 17, 2012 23:48:38
ahh... you sure bout that

Yes. Very sure.
#6
Escef
Jul 18, 2012 8:26:47 I turned 30 in basic combat training, and compared to the shape I was in then? Seriously, this guy looks like he could rip my legs off and beat a gorilla to death with them.
#7
zombie_babies
Jul 18, 2012 14:44:05 There's a lot more to MMA than size. Age is one of those 'a lot more' things. So's stupid stuff like talent, training, experience, etc.

EDIT: An' if ya'all be doubtin', ask Brock Lesnar an' Bobby Lashley how well their pro wrasslin' careers - and their size - prepared them for MMA. Specifically, ask them how it prepared them to handle one of the most complex* aspects of the game - takin' a punch to the grill. ;)
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*This 'complex' thing is a joke. It's not complex. It's something you can or can't do. And it's something that if you can do, you still need to get used to doing it. Brock 'n' Bobby? Can't. Or, at least, haven't yet.
#8
Escef
Jul 18, 2012 15:54:15
There's a lot more to MMA than size. Age is one of those 'a lot more' things. So's stupid stuff like talent, training, experience, etc.

Experience is something older guys tend to have a big advantage in. They will know what you are doing before you realize you're doing it.

Though, going from pro-"wrestling" to MMA seems like it would be difficult. They're both physically demanding, but the skill set does strike me as being very different. (Other than the ability to work through some pain.)
#9
zombie_babies
Jul 18, 2012 16:11:04 That's my point. Any experience he has is most certainly not in MMA. He's a newb. Actually, he's an old man newb. Not a good thing to be when your sport of choice is a brutal one.
#10
homicidal_squirrel
Jul 18, 2012 16:24:15
That's my point. Any experience he has is most certainly not in MMA. He's a newb. Actually, he's an old man newb. Not a good thing to be when your sport of choice is a brutal one.

Worst of all, he is an old newb in the heavyweight division. Of course, this may make it more entertaining to watch.
#11
homicidal_squirrel
Jul 18, 2012 16:26:17
There's a lot more to MMA than size. Age is one of those 'a lot more' things. So's stupid stuff like talent, training, experience, etc.

EDIT: An' if ya'all be doubtin', ask Brock Lesnar an' Bobby Lashley how well their pro wrasslin' careers - and their size - prepared them for MMA. Specifically, ask them how it prepared them to handle one of the most complex* aspects of the game - takin' a punch to the grill. ;)
___________________

*This 'complex' thing is a joke. It's not complex. It's something you can or can't do. And it's something that if you can do, you still need to get used to doing it. Brock 'n' Bobby? Can't. Or, at least, haven't yet.

Dude, what are you talking about? Lesnar has learned a lot from taking strikes. He learned he needed to get back to wresling as fast as he could before someone thought it wwould have been real funny to put him in with Junior Dos Santos.

#12
zombie_babies
Jul 19, 2012 9:09:01
Worst of all, he is an old newb in the heavyweight division. Of course, this may make it more entertaining to watch.

Yeah, maybe Dana should sign him and give him an immediate title shot. Then again, I think even putting him against, I dunno, Pat Barry would be a lot of fun.

Dude, what are you talking about? Lesnar has learned a lot from taking strikes. He learned he needed to get back to wresling as fast as he could before someone thought it wwould have been real funny to put him in with Junior Dos Santos.

Truf. Punch to grill = bail.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 homicidal_squirrel Jul 17, 2012 20:33:18	www.rantsports.com/pro-wrestling/2012/07...
#2 sfdragon Jul 17, 2012 21:12:54	whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Dave the Beast Batista is going mma???
#3 homicidal_squirrel Jul 17, 2012 21:42:58	whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat Dave the Beast Batista is going mma??? Well, to be fair, no he isn't going to be doing MMA. He's going to step into an octagon then he is going to knocked out of MMA. So it's more like MMA is going to be doing him.
#4 sfdragon Jul 17, 2012 23:44:20	ahh... you sure bout that
#5 homicidal_squirrel Jul 17, 2012 23:48:38	ahh... you sure bout that Yes. Very sure.
#6 Escef Jul 18, 2012 8:26:47	I turned 30 in basic combat training, and compared to the shape I was in then? Seriously, this guy looks like he could rip my legs off and beat a gorilla to death with them.
#7 zombie_babies Jul 18, 2012 14:44:05	There's a lot more to MMA than size. Age is one of those 'a lot more' things. So's stupid stuff like talent, training, experience, etc. EDIT: An' if ya'all be doubtin', ask Brock Lesnar an' Bobby Lashley how well their pro wrasslin' careers - and their size - prepared them for MMA. Specifically, ask them how it prepared them to handle one of the most complex* aspects of the game - takin' a punch to the grill. ;) ___________________ *This 'complex' thing is a joke. It's not complex. It's something you can or can't do. And it's something that if you can do, you still need to get used to doing it. Brock 'n' Bobby? Can't. Or, at least, haven't yet.
#8 Escef Jul 18, 2012 15:54:15	There's a lot more to MMA than size. Age is one of those 'a lot more' things. So's stupid stuff like talent, training, experience, etc. Experience is something older guys tend to have a big advantage in. They will know what you are doing before you realize you're doing it. Though, going from pro-"wrestling" to MMA seems like it would be difficult. They're both physically demanding, but the skill set does strike me as being very different. (Other than the ability to work through some pain.)
#9 zombie_babies Jul 18, 2012 16:11:04	That's my point. Any experience he has is most certainly not in MMA. He's a newb. Actually, he's an old man newb. Not a good thing to be when your sport of choice is a brutal one.
#10 homicidal_squirrel Jul 18, 2012 16:24:15	That's my point. Any experience he has is most certainly not in MMA. He's a newb. Actually, he's an old man newb. Not a good thing to be when your sport of choice is a brutal one. Worst of all, he is an old newb in the heavyweight division. Of course, this may make it more entertaining to watch.
#11 homicidal_squirrel Jul 18, 2012 16:26:17	There's a lot more to MMA than size. Age is one of those 'a lot more' things. So's stupid stuff like talent, training, experience, etc. EDIT: An' if ya'all be doubtin', ask Brock Lesnar an' Bobby Lashley how well their pro wrasslin' careers - and their size - prepared them for MMA. Specifically, ask them how it prepared them to handle one of the most complex* aspects of the game - takin' a punch to the grill. ;) ___________________ *This 'complex' thing is a joke. It's not complex. It's something you can or can't do. And it's something that if you can do, you still need to get used to doing it. Brock 'n' Bobby? Can't. Or, at least, haven't yet. Dude, what are you talking about? Lesnar has learned a lot from taking strikes. He learned he needed to get back to wresling as fast as he could before someone thought it wwould have been real funny to put him in with Junior Dos Santos.
#12 zombie_babies Jul 19, 2012 9:09:01	Worst of all, he is an old newb in the heavyweight division. Of course, this may make it more entertaining to watch. Yeah, maybe Dana should sign him and give him an immediate title shot. Then again, I think even putting him against, I dunno, Pat Barry would be a lot of fun. Dude, what are you talking about? Lesnar has learned a lot from taking strikes. He learned he needed to get back to wresling as fast as he could before someone thought it wwould have been real funny to put him in with Junior Dos Santos. Truf. Punch to grill = bail.