Hershel Walker MMA

Zeus · 01-31-2010, 12:15 PM

So Hershel kicked ass in his MMA debut. He looked like a very well rounded fighter, who if anything, was holding back against his opponent. Got the other guy on the ground a couple times and looked like he almost felt bad for the guy and held back from really going after with ground blows. I'd be interested in seeing if he fights again..... Kimbo vs. Hershel anyone?

Guy is an incredible athlete.

will69camaro · 01-31-2010, 12:25 PM

He did really good but I wouldn't say he needs to jump in with someone with devastating punches. It was a test of his athleticism but not a true test of him being a great fighter. He showed lots of promise but we'll have to see a few more fights to see how he can handle some punches. He dominated that guy. I'm wondering hos Hershel's chin is.

William

streetshark · 01-31-2010, 03:01 PM

Walker showed he was in great conition and had some genuine skills. I do think his opponent, Nagy, looked horrible. His stand-up was just painful to watch and his ground game was so-so. Good 1st fight for Walker, and he shouldn't be fighting guys with too much experience yet. I know Nagy doesn't have a lot of experience either but really feel they set up a "safe" fight for Walker.

will69camaro · 01-31-2010, 03:11 PM

I agree with that statement 100%. Guy was ripped and in fantastic shape for 47 years old...hell he was in good shape REGARDLESS of age. He showed that he had some stamina also going those rounds without getting winded. Little more experience and he may shape up to be very good. Shame he started so late as he shows to have a LOT of potential. Just starting late.

jrc1122 · 01-31-2010, 03:55 PM

great shape, as George St Pierre would say "I was not impressed with your performance"

I will however become more impressed when he actually fights someone with some cred in the business.

Probably will be a UFC fighter. Anytime I watch a Youtube clip of the other organizations (regardless of who the parent company is) I just laugh.

The commentators know nothing about MMA and skill level of the fighters are graded on a handicap compared to UFC.

Meaning your #3 guy in a weight class = probably #10 in UFC.
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will69camaro · 01-31-2010, 04:13 PM

Say that about the heavy weights. Fedor I believe is still the strongest heavyweight in MMA.

Zeus · 01-31-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrc1122

great shape, as George St Pierre would say "I was not impressed with your performance"

I will however become more impressed when he actually fights someone with some cred in the business.

Probably will be a UFC fighter. Anytime I watch a Youtube clip of the other organizations (regardless of who the parent company is) I just laugh.

The commentators know nothing about MMA and skill level of the fighters are graded on a handicap compared to UFC.

Meaning your #3 guy in a weight class = probably #10 in UFC.

Fedor.

Dakota Kid · 01-31-2010, 04:16 PM

Walker was always a great athlete, and even at 47 he kicks ass.

bluch · 01-31-2010, 04:16 PM

I heard about this when he was on Howard Stern talking about this fight....among other things...hahah. he was good on the show and im glad he won

johndawg · 01-31-2010, 04:33 PM

Dude is 47... He played in the 1980 National championship. I was 7 then.
What he's doing and the shape he is in is completely unbelievable!

Go Dawgs!

jrc1122 · 01-31-2010, 05:24 PM

Fedor-- one example-- but for the most part, all the greats either are in the UFC or eventually migrate to the UFC. You don't see great UFC fighters migrating away-- they know where the competition is.

I would love for Fedor to actually join the best. But Dana (love him or hate him) wasn't going to be azz raped in the deal, and that is what they tried to do. He was already giving up alot, but Fedor's agent wanted way too much.

So Fedor can keep fighting with the little leagues, he may be great, but I will never see him fight (unless it is on UFC). Because the other crappy people on the card, makes it not worth the money to buy the PPV.
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Zeus · 02-01-2010, 10:09 AM

Not bad for nearly 50...........

jrc1122 · 02-01-2010, 09:11 PM

cool pictures.
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Zeus · 02-02-2010, 12:20 AM

Hershel is one of the best athletes our country has ever produced.

"He has a sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do and he nearly made the Olympic team in the sprint relay. He competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics in two-man bobsled, finishing seventh. He ran the 100 meters in 10.22, the 100 yards in 9.3. He also won back-to-back American Superstars competitions in 1987 and 1988. Walker stated in a phone interview on The Jim Rome Show on November 20, 2006 that he still performs 2,500 sit-ups and 1,500 push ups every morning. He has been going through this same routine every morning since high school.In 1988, while still a player for the Dallas Cowboys, he danced with the Fort Worth Ballet for a single performance."

Oh...... and...............

"Walker defeated Greg Nagy via TKO in his professional debut. According to the Strikeforce CEO, Walker pledged to donate his fight purse to charity."

01-31-2010, 03:55 PM	#5
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	great shape, as George St Pierre would say "I was not impressed with your performance" I will however become more impressed when he actually fights someone with some cred in the business. Probably will be a UFC fighter. Anytime I watch a Youtube clip of the other organizations (regardless of who the parent company is) I just laugh. The commentators know nothing about MMA and skill level of the fighters are graded on a handicap compared to UFC. Meaning your #3 guy in a weight class = probably #10 in UFC. ________ Bmw M60 Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 10:40 PM.

01-31-2010, 04:16 PM	#8
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	Walker was always a great athlete, and even at 47 he kicks ass. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

01-31-2010, 04:16 PM	#9
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	I heard about this when he was on Howard Stern talking about this fight....among other things...hahah. he was good on the show and im glad he won __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

01-31-2010, 05:24 PM	#11
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	Fedor-- one example-- but for the most part, all the greats either are in the UFC or eventually migrate to the UFC. You don't see great UFC fighters migrating away-- they know where the competition is. I would love for Fedor to actually join the best. But Dana (love him or hate him) wasn't going to be azz raped in the deal, and that is what they tried to do. He was already giving up alot, but Fedor's agent wanted way too much. So Fedor can keep fighting with the little leagues, he may be great, but I will never see him fight (unless it is on UFC). Because the other crappy people on the card, makes it not worth the money to buy the PPV. ________ The Amazing Race Advice Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 10:40 PM.

02-01-2010, 09:11 PM	#13
jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	cool pictures. ________ Chevrolet Corsica Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 10:40 PM.

01-31-2010, 12:25 PM	#2
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	He did really good but I wouldn't say he needs to jump in with someone with devastating punches. It was a test of his athleticism but not a true test of him being a great fighter. He showed lots of promise but we'll have to see a few more fights to see how he can handle some punches. He dominated that guy. I'm wondering hos Hershel's chin is. William

01-31-2010, 03:01 PM	#3
streetshark Bringin' The Pain Drives: 2031 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 132 View My Garage	Walker showed he was in great conition and had some genuine skills. I do think his opponent, Nagy, looked horrible. His stand-up was just painful to watch and his ground game was so-so. Good 1st fight for Walker, and he shouldn't be fighting guys with too much experience yet. I know Nagy doesn't have a lot of experience either but really feel they set up a "safe" fight for Walker.

01-31-2010, 03:11 PM	#4
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	I agree with that statement 100%. Guy was ripped and in fantastic shape for 47 years old...hell he was in good shape REGARDLESS of age. He showed that he had some stamina also going those rounds without getting winded. Little more experience and he may shape up to be very good. Shame he started so late as he shows to have a LOT of potential. Just starting late.

01-31-2010, 04:13 PM	#6
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	Say that about the heavy weights. Fedor I believe is still the strongest heavyweight in MMA.

01-31-2010, 04:33 PM	#10
johndawg I'd rather be shooting... Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 1,116 View My Garage	Dude is 47... He played in the 1980 National championship. I was 7 then. What he's doing and the shape he is in is completely unbelievable! Go Dawgs! __________________ Follow Us on The Official Photographer of the 2010, 2011 & 2012 Camaro5 Fests!!! www.theshuttergroup.com

02-01-2010, 10:09 AM	#12
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	Not bad for nearly 50...........

02-02-2010, 12:20 AM	#14
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	Hershel is one of the best athletes our country has ever produced. "He has a sixth-degree black belt in tae kwon do and he nearly made the Olympic team in the sprint relay. He competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics in two-man bobsled, finishing seventh. He ran the 100 meters in 10.22, the 100 yards in 9.3. He also won back-to-back American Superstars competitions in 1987 and 1988. Walker stated in a phone interview on The Jim Rome Show on November 20, 2006 that he still performs 2,500 sit-ups and 1,500 push ups every morning. He has been going through this same routine every morning since high school.In 1988, while still a player for the Dallas Cowboys, he danced with the Fort Worth Ballet for a single performance." Oh...... and............... "Walker defeated Greg Nagy via TKO in his professional debut. According to the Strikeforce CEO, Walker pledged to donate his fight purse to charity."

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