Originally Posted by gabe
I think he's mentioned that wrestling is his fav part of MMA - he trains with GSP's wrestling coaches, too, I think, right?
I don't think Brown could get him to the ground. I really don't. And if he did, Thompson strikes me as someone who wouldn't stay on the bottom and get beat, I think he would get back to his feet pretty fast. Getting him as a dog against Brown would be better than when I got Seth B as a +130 dog against him. (was one of my locks)Doubt ur get Thompson as underdog. His hype machine is fully underway after tht KO and people are happily going to continue to fade Brown against anybody half decent.
Hate to make this comparison but Thompson reminds me of Machida and Gustaffson in terms of their stances. All three are rangy fighters that can cover distance quickly. This makes it difficult for opponents to gauge and correctly time their takedowns. Brown's wrestling isn't anything special, and I like you said, I don't think he will be able to control and smother Thompson for three rounds. Looking forward to seeing the odds on this one.
He only trains wrestling with GSP's coaches when he is in GSP's camp which has been a few times. He didnt say it was his favourite part of Martial Arts, he just said that he felt after striking that he was strongest in wrestling. He's a black belt in BJJ under his brother-in-law but we've never seen it in action as far as I'm aware so I know as much as you! But as you say Vitooch, his style in terms of movement and stance alone will make it harder for him to be taken down. He isnt a Paul Daley or Dan Hardy type fighter who is constantly planting their feet looking for power shots which makes it easier to shoot in on. He likes to keep throwing the push kicks and side kicks as well so that can make it harder to get the takedown, unless u can catch the leg and work from there. He has great balance tho, that is for sure. Very interesting fight.
Last edited by Vaughany; 02-13-12 at 01:01 PM.
