The issues with Thiago Alves footwork

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/5/31/2198373/judo-chop-rick-story-capitalizes-on-thiago-alves-footwork#storyjump

This article explains the striking holes in his game. I still find it funny people think he is a better striker than GSP.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/5/31/2198373/judo-chop-rick-story-capitalizes-on-thiago-alves-footwork#storyjump

This article explains the striking holes in his game. I still find it funny people think he is a better striker than GSP.

I read that this morning. They do a great job with all those gifs. Oh and in a standup only fight this wouldn't look the same. Silly Wolfy.

But he isn't going to magically start using footwork skills he never uses in MMA fights. GSP's footwork would transfer over much better. Not in the same league. Alves was never in the same league as GSP.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

But he isn't going to magically start using footwork skills he never uses in MMA fights. GSP's footwork would transfer over much better. Not in the same league. Alves was never in the same league as GSP.

Doesn't mean GSP wouldn't take a dive to the canvas in a K-1 match. Not saying that WOULD happen but a possibility for sure. I mean a 5 foot tall LW put him on his ass...