My Expectations For Herschel Walker In His MMA Debut
by Kelvin Hunt on Jan 28, 2010 6:00 PM EST
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PrintNormally I would do some type of fight analysis as I did for the Manhoef/Lawler fight, but there's nothing in this fight for me to analyze. We've seen limited training footage of Walker working the pads and rolling with Cain Velasquez. The footage I've seen of Nagy wasn't impressive AT ALL. Which is to be expected since Walker is making his debut with limited training. Albeit, it is training with one of the top MMA camps out there. I've never seen Walker react to getting hit on the chin, kicked in the legs, or engaging an actual opponent. He was an incredible athlete in his prime, and at 47 is still in relatively good shape just from looking at his appearance. But will that translate in a win?
Probably. I'm sure Strikeforce chose Nagy as an opponent expecting Walker to win. Walker supposedly has a Tae Kwon Do background, while Nagy seems to be a brawler from the limited footage from what I've seen. My expectations are that I don't really have any expectations for this fight. Quite simply, I'm pretty sure we will not learn much from this fight. Walker does have to go out and perform, but it is a handpicked opponent pretty much. The best thing that could happen is that the fight goes past the first round so we can get a feel of just where Walker is as a fighter. I'm not believing the hype coming from the AKA camp that Walker is advancing his skills at a torrid pace. A lot things change when you climb into that cage for the first time and the door closes behind you. I think Walker wins the fight, but Strikeforce better hope that it's pretty impressive. Otherwise, all the people tuning in to see him fight will think of him and the promotion as a joke. Hopefully he comes out and performs well.
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h.w. will win and win impressively
the man was great in college football. the usfl. the nfl and always carries himself well in public. he acted like a gentleman when he was on the apprentice. a man like that would never embarrass themself. imho.
i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 28, 2010 6:51 PM EST reply actions
I agree with you regarding him on The Apprentice....
and not liking to embarrass himself……In saying that I find his whole entrance into MMA at his age very awkward. Let’s face it, why? A one fight gig or a new career until he is age 60 or something? I think it is strictly a publicity ploy and I do hope he wins and shows us he can fight. I am embarrassed for him already. IDK, just weird.
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by cosmosherry on Jan 29, 2010 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
should say himself
i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 28, 2010 6:52 PM EST reply actions
Ya know
I’m not really interested in this card beyond seeing Diaz and Cyborg….Lawler/Manhoef will be a ultimate kickboxing match that will end violently…but that’s about it.
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I like this card. I’m a big Diaz fan and any time he’s fighting, I’m game. It will be interesting to see how Zaromskis’ style will affect Nick’s gameplan. I suspect there will be plenty of stand and jabbing but either way, we should learn a lot about the 2009 highlight film against Nick.
It’s good to see Marloes finally fight on TV too. Upset time. One can hope. :)
As for Herschel’s chances, it’s hard to tell but after listening to Nagy (Nudge), he’s saying all the right stuff. He mentioned how he thinks Herschel might be uncomfortable on his back…but what do we know about Nagy’s ground game? Lots of unknowns there.
Wes/Lashley…not sure I care about that one all that much. The opponent shifting was really annoying.
Watching Manhoef fight is always fun…Robbie only stands now, right? So your kickboxing mention is probably right on. This will likely bring what most people thought the Kimbo/Houston matchup would. Hell, it can’t be any worse than that debacle.
Hieron/Riggs is another one I wanna see….good job by EASportsMMA.com (I heard the stream starts at 9pm ET, btw)
by The Real T-Bone on Jan 28, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Amen, A huge Diaz fan and I am game anytime he fights as well!
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by cosmosherry on Jan 29, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
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