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Originally Posted by milkkid291
Never called him a great technical striker, but I didn't see any brawling by him during this fight. He threw some nice jabs and straights, threw some nice strong leg kicks, covered up nicely when Marshall was brawling, threw a nice (and as Chris pointed out, SHORT) hook that knocked out Marshall.
EDIT: I justed re-watched the video and I just can't point out Stann's brawling that you say he had during this fight.
I'm also impressed with the way he completely neutralized Marshall's Thai clinch.
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I wouldn't consider Wanderlei Silva or Houston Alexander "technical strikers" either but they get it done against game opponents.
I think Brian is a brawler but not without skill, his hands were always in a good defensive position which allowed him to survive. He DOES have skill, he just needs more experience.
Watch some of the top strikers, they often look unorthodox or "non technical" but they are relaxed and patient and only take calculated risks.
MMA is not boxing OR Muay Thai, there are far too many variables to consider, you can’t expect to have perfect text book style and all the other skills needed to win.
I can only think of a small hand full of MMA strikers who have what I would consider “technically proficient” stand up.