Who would you favor over Kid Yamamoto at 155?
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Who would you favor over Kid Yamamoto at 155?
fullerene
7/24/07 7:51:42AM
How does he do against Sherk, Gomi, Penn, Pulver, Florian, Shaolin, etc?
Mastodon2
7/24/07 10:15:07AM
Buakaw Por Pramuk and Mike Zambidis! 
Nah, Id say... Sherk (but only if he LnP'd, Yamamoto would destroy him in the stand up) or BJ, because BJ is ace, but he'd have to try and get it to the ground, I dont think he could stand with the Kid.
Nah, Id say... Sherk (but only if he LnP'd, Yamamoto would destroy him in the stand up) or BJ, because BJ is ace, but he'd have to try and get it to the ground, I dont think he could stand with the Kid.
lance70301
7/24/07 12:00:02PM
Urijah Faber ...only because of his superior wrestling and strength. I agree Kid has the better standup, but that plays into Urijahs' takedown ability.
fullerene
7/24/07 12:32:49PM
Posted by lance70301
Urijah Faber ...only because of his superior wrestling and strength. I agree Kid has the better standup, but that plays into Urijahs' takedown ability.
Superior wrestling? Kid was trying out for the Japanese Olympic team last year and he's stuffed the takedowns of an Olympic medalist in his last fight. I don't think Faber or Sherk has wrestled at nearly that same level, although Sherk is much bigger.
I'm not sure about strength ether. Those are all ripped guys with solid wrestling bases, but if Kid was actually the strongest fighter at 155 I wouldn't be totally shocked.
Mastodon--were you serious...do you think Zambidis and Buakaw could keep it on their feet in an MMA match?
Northrend
7/24/07 12:33:12PM
Posted by lance70301
Urijah Faber ...only because of his superior wrestling and strength. I agree Kid has the better standup, but that plays into Urijahs' takedown ability.
Superior wrestling...Kid was so close to being an olympic wrestler. Kids wrestling > Urijahs...Kids power > Urijahs Kids hands > Urijahs. Anything Kid does is better then Urijah's.
Kid would do well against any LW in the UFC. I think BJ beats him..I think Gomi could beat him in K-1 if they ever fight (only if he is in shape..if not he gets TKO'ed) and maybe a couple others but I think he could beat Sherk. He is tiny...yes but his power, his heart and his dedication make it seem that he was a 155'er.
If you couldn't tell Kid is my #3 favorite fighter
bayonetxwork
7/24/07 12:50:47PM
Zambidis
Northrend
7/24/07 1:04:20PM
Posted by bayonetxwork
Zambidis
In K-1 match yeah..but in pure MMA Kid would put him on his back so fast and TKO him.
SpiderSilva
7/24/07 1:16:08PM
I see BJ taking down Yamamoto and dominating him on the ground because BJ dominates everyone on the ground
Northrend
7/24/07 2:18:00PM
Posted by SpiderSilva
I see BJ taking down Yamamoto and dominating him on the ground because BJ dominates everyone on the ground
Why would BJ be able to takedown an Olympic wrestler. BTW I think Penn would win but don't think he could actually take Kid down..he would have to pull guard or win a scramble.
TOMMYAYO05
7/24/07 3:33:26PM
Out of these guys only Bj can beat him
Mastodon2
7/24/07 3:51:12PM
Posted by fullerene
Mastodon--were you serious...do you think Zambidis and Buakaw could keep it on their feet in an MMA match?
No I wasnt being serious, hence the
Both of them could dominate him in K-1, but in MMA obviously Kid would get the takedown. Kid is technically, imo, the best wreslter at 155. Sherk might have strength, but like it was mentioned Kid is an awesome wrestler.
I dont think we'll see Buakaw and Zambidis wasting their time in MMA though. Sure there is money, but those guys are pure bred strikers.
LHK
7/24/07 3:56:42PM
No one.
Kid is too good. Not saying no one can beat him, but no one would be favored to, not even Penn. Kid's stronger, way better on the feet, and a way better wrestler. Sure Penn could somehow get a sub, but unlikely.
EDIT: just noticed Florian on the list
, that was a joke right?
Kid is too good. Not saying no one can beat him, but no one would be favored to, not even Penn. Kid's stronger, way better on the feet, and a way better wrestler. Sure Penn could somehow get a sub, but unlikely.
EDIT: just noticed Florian on the list
, that was a joke right?
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