wheresmybacon
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- Sep 10, 2004
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I think Monson's problem was that he was too slow to get inside of Cormier's striking. He wasn't good enough in the clinch to do any inside work or takedown. And he was too slow and too far out to shoot in for a takedown. I don't think he could do anything. He had no answer for anything Cormier was throwing at him.
There is talk of him going to 205 now. I don't think it will help him that much at his age to be honest. He'll be even slower compared to the 205ers.
Agreed on all accounts. Cormier has an interesting skill set and IMO has a lot of potential. He's very relaxed striking, has great flexibility and good HK technique for someone his size, and of course his wrestling is as good as it gets. His 72" reach is his only glaring weakness I can see right now...
