Rhadi Ferguson, Judo Olympic alternate for the U.S. in 2000, and an Olympian in 2004, announced he will be entering the world of professional mixed martial arts.
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Well shit, how old is he now? 37?
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BOUT time. People will be getting tossed out the cage.
Sure glad Lesnar got his shit straightened out.
I could imagine Rogan reacting with a Joey Styles-esque “OH MY GOD!!!”.
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Height: 5’9" (175 cm)
Weight: 218 lbs (99 kg)
Didn’t want to go by his wiki entry so I found another.
Rhadi Ferguson at Sports Reference
God damn, that guy would be short even for a middleweight.
by ufc4 on Feb 5, 2010 10:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I wonder if he could cut to 205,
cause he will be reallyyyyyyyyyy undersized at LHW, and he will probably be dwarfed at HW.
by Anton Tabuena on Feb 5, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
This should be interesting.
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Wouldn't be surprised if this actually does happen.
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This is a great matchup. The right level of experience both with MMA and outside MMA. And interesting fight to me sure.
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Someone call Scott Coker
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Shit, Rhadi is only a four time National Judo Champ and 2004 US Olympian. That’s no background for mma. At least his cousin entered after street-fighting guys like The Bouncer and the always dangerous Sean Gannon.
Wow does anyone else find it crazy that kimbo has a cousin with such an extensive martial arts background? I just checked this guys Wikipedia page and it says he has a black belt in bjj and has competed at a very high level. Not to mention the Olympic level judo.
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by AJB on Feb 5, 2010 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
HES A BEAST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTovxqpDqzc
Insannee, doubt he could cut very much weight with legs like this
Watch this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8hjwiMBwlg
He gets ridiculous at about the 1:50 mark. Dude has skills.
Wow...dude was just ragdolling people...
The lift and slam around 2:05 was like something out of a pro wrestling video game….
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I liked the kick-trip to arm bar. Sick.
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by AJB on Feb 5, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
training lashley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QkERG9QR1w&NR=1
Sure glad Lesnar got his shit straightened out.
training alves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfkMINQgKsY
Sure glad Lesnar got his shit straightened out.
Should be interesting. Rhadi’s always had a very wrestling-style form of judo in the standup. He’s been great with pickups and leg attacks. Given how those are being (mostly) taken out of competitive judo, the next generation may not have those skills. All the grip-fighting and handwork in the world isn’t too useful in MMA, but his skills should translate well. I’ve worked with him in a clinic before, and he’s got to be one of the strongest guys in the sport. It is absolutely absurd what that guy can do with a 200 pound body.
Also, he’ll be one of the best educated guys in MMA ;)
Dat sum bitch!!
Dat sum bitch is a BEAST!!! Looks like he could fuck sum shit up son!! WORD!
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