I watched this Sean Strickland fight today, and man, it was a snooze fest. I mean, I’m not one to shy away from a good ol’ fashioned brawl, but this was something else. So, I got curious and decided to dive into what made this fight so darn boring.
Started with some digging
First thing I did was rewatch the fight. Yeah, I know, painful. But I wanted to see if I missed anything the first time around. Nope, still boring. Then, I started looking around online, reading some forums and articles about it. I wanted to see what other folks were saying. Seemed like I wasn’t the only one who felt this way.
Breaking down the fight
After that, I went back to the fight footage and started breaking it down, bit by bit. I looked at the striking, the grappling exchanges, the footwork, everything.
- Striking: Pretty basic stuff, lots of jabs, not a lot of power shots.
- Grappling: Seemed like both guys were just trying not to get taken down. No real attempts at submissions or ground and pound.
- Footwork: Slow, plodding, not a lot of movement.
Putting it all together
So, after all that, what did I figure out? Well, it seemed like it was a combination of things. Strickland’s style is known for being, shall we say, “defensively responsible.” He’s good at not getting hit, but he also doesn’t take a lot of risks. His opponent seemed content to just stay on the outside and not really engage. Put those two together, and you’ve got a recipe for a boring fight.
Realizations
Honestly, this whole process made me realize that not every fight is gonna be a barn burner. Sometimes, you get these tactical matchups where both guys are so worried about losing that they forget to try to win. It’s a part of the sport, I guess. Still, it’s a bummer when you’re hoping for some action and you end up with a staring contest. Anyway, that’s my take on the Sean Strickland fight. Hope you found it at least a little more interesting than the fight itself!
