Opinion: Overwhelming Talent Is Not Enough UFC289 via LevPisarsky
. And yet, at 33 years old, Oliveira has already lost nine times during his career, eight of them by stoppage, and while a great champion, is unlikely to be remembered as one of the 20 best fighters ever, let alone top 10. Why? The answer tells us a lot about current high-level MMA.
Oliveira is a maxed-out video game character made flesh. He is ridiculously fast in his movement and fists alike, with almost every opponent moving in slow motion by comparison. The Brazilian is also deadly accurate and possesses tremendous power, whether in his strikes or grappling. He is one of the best BJJ guys in MMA, a very good wrestler and a downright great striker.
So again, how the hell does this guy ever lose, let alone nine times? As with a prime Jones or the current McKee, it doesn't seem that most of Oliveira's foes even deserve to be in the same cage as him. Speaking of which, let's examine his fight againstfrom December 2017, his fourth loss in a six-fight stretch before he went on a long winning streak. I consider it one of the most fascinating battles in MMA history, and essential viewing for anyone trying to understand the sport.
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