08-04-2015, 12:07 AM
(08-03-2015, 11:01 PM)djs7685 Wrote: This is a terrible and completely illogical point.
This would be like saying that LeBron James exposed Aaron Rodgers if he beat him in a basketball game.
They fought in a Muay Thai match, not to mention it involved the absolute best in the world in that sport. That's all that needs to be said about it. Entirely different sports.
Hmm, I think you missed the point I was trying to make...or maybe I just worded it poorly. What the Baars fight showed, was that Cyborg isn't some kind of invincible fighter who can't be beaten. She chose to compete against Baars and got her ass kicked. Actually, I'll give her some credit for that.
And yeah, she can get the pass because it was only her 3rd pro Muay Thai fight (I believe), but...when actually challenged for the first time in her career, against a world class fighter...she looked overmatched and overwhelmed. Again, I'm taking into account that she was in a fight outside of her comfort zone and expertise, even though she did have MT experience in Brazil. But, even taking Baars' kicks and knee shots out of the mix, Cyborg was still eating punches the entire fight.
Yes, Baars is an extremely gifted, world class fighter, but so is Rousey...whether you like her or not. Can Cyborg defeat Rousey? Possibly? Is it the automatic given that you make it out to be? IMO, absolutely not. While you may not take anything away from the Baars-Cyborg fight, I sure as hell bet Rousey and Taverdyan will...if the matchup ever happens.
