Post#1606 » by Bernman » Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:44 am
The prelims and postlims of 201 were more interesting than the main card. They got to stop trying to make Randy's son happen. They never should have started. He didn't inherit his dad's physical genes.
The woman they should be spotlighting is Keri Melendez. She's got the name, the looks, and the look. She's 34 so they're running out of time, but her boxing timing is excellent, sets up hard kicks, she's quick in moving to the next position on the ground, and has sufficient technique at least. Fast track her.
Archuleta looked great, always socking Peralta when he was out of position during scrambles, he changed levels off strikes, and loved that footwork to bait Robbie in lean down and drill him w/ that overhand right. Then finished him off w/ the classic double hammerfist. He's 19-1 now. He's a contender already.
Can't complain about Ed Ruth. Not an overly impressive performance, but was well-rounded, in control the whole time, and got the finish at the end. Should get a tourney berth. Just didn't live up to BJM's next JBJ hype.
Jordan Young was even less impressive moving up a weight class. He got over-powered in the clinch and on the ground at times. But he showed good desire to throw everything at him but the kitchen sink to get the triangle-armbar finish late. Think he should just be more disciplined w/ his training and diet and move back down to 185. Talented guy, but progression is moving kind of slow. 9-0, but looking for that signature win, or just to be on a main card.
Joey Davis has great cardio, vicious gnp, a super quick shot, and decent stand-up. It's early but he's promising.
Tyrell Fortune is a disappointment. He's a lot like Halsey was, relying on mauling his opponents without setting up strikes at distance, advancing position on the ground, and applying proper sub technique. This will only take him so far in 2018, even at hw.
