Outcast is too good at martial arts (93)
Two weeks before the final match of ‘Rough’.
At Stinger Gym, finishing training ahead of the final match was in full swing.
The 11:11 bracket was released in advance, and ‘Team Hammer’ placed Lucas as No. 1 and bet on the match as Khaled’s strategy.
“it’s okay!”
Having succeeded in attaching Perfection and Lucas, all that was left was to help Perfection win against Lucas.
The analysis coaches of ‘Stinger’ nano-analyzed Lucas’ game every day.
Since he was not yet a major player, the data was limited, but he was able to find meaningful habits in the meantime.
“This guy’s head movement avoiding his back hand is good.”
“When you hit a right straight, you always hang your head to the right and take the clinch.”
Lucas’ winning pattern was to avoid the orthodox’s (right-handed) back hand, dig into his arms, and then start the ground game with a two-leg takedown after a clinch knee kick.
After going down to the ground like that, he wraps up his opponent with his overwhelming jiu-jitsu ability.
“If you get caught up in this pattern, even if you are flawless, it will be dangerous.”
After the analysis is complete, the countermeasures are formulated.
That was the way ‘Stinger’ prepared for battle.
Using connections spread throughout the Americas, Khalid recruited two of the best sparring partners for perfection.
“These are the guys who came to help you. This guy is Fabien Rousseau, this is Hafa Gonzalez. They’re the ones who make everyone okay.”
However, in fact, ‘doing it okay’ was a pretty humble expression.
Fabien Rousseau was ranked 12th at WFC Middleweight and Hafa Gonzalez was ranked 6th at Fellator Light Heavyweight.
“Besides, they are both jiu-jitsu black belts. It will probably be quite helpful in preparing for the match against Lucas.”
“yes.”
“Okay, when you’re ready, shall we start sparring soon?”
“All right.”
The tactic that Mukyu and Khalid prepared for the match against Lucas was ‘switching’.
Lucas is a high-level fighter overall, but his ability to avoid right straights is particularly impressive.
It is not an exaggeration to say that his Jiu-Jitsu setup starts with that avoidance movement.
But what if you change your stance to southpaw (left-handed) and put your right hand in front?
The front hand is much faster than the back hand, so you won’t be able to avoid the punch.
The key to this tactic was whether Mugyeol could learn the stance change naturally.
If you can’t mount a proper southpaw, it’s worse than not changing your stance.
“Have you ever tried a flawless stance change?”
However, Mugyeol confidently nodded his head.
It is a stance change that I studied tirelessly during my boxer days.
Besides, Im Jin-soo always trained to kick with both feet at the same time.
“In Taekwondo, stance change is the basic of the basics. You have to train your feet so that you can kick them at any time!”
Thanks to that, Mugyeol could use both hands for all punches and kicks.
There is a difference in power, but the speed is so proficient that there is almost no difference.
Finally, the sparring began, and the flawless southpaw put the opponent in trouble.
“It’s quite a bit-!”
“Good, flawless! Keep pressing with your front hand! Cage cut and don’t swing your right hand too much!”
The preparations went smoothly, but Mugyeol had something stuck in a corner of his heart.
After sparring with Fabien, Mugyeol wiped off his sweat before heading to Khalid.
“Why innocence? Is there a part that gets stuck?”
“Is the game really going to go this way?”
“Haha, don’t worry. It’s certain that Lucas has a habit of aiming for the rear hand. Lucas is expected to bring out a cloth, so we are going to bring out scissors.”
“But what if this isn’t rock paper scissors, but Mukchippa?”
“No smell? what is that?”
“It’s a rock-paper-scissors game that doesn’t end with a single game. The winning side gets the right to attack, but the losing side can also counterattack after defending.”
“Hmm, there are games like that. In a way, that might be a metaphor that fits MMA better.”
Khalid touched his chin and replied as if the words of integrity were interesting.
“Don’t worry though. If Lucas comes up with an alternative, we’ll analyze it.”
“…”
Saying that, Khalid patted Mugyeol on the back, but Mugyeol was still uncertain.
The analysis system of ‘Stinger’ will definitely help a lot.
Most useful of all is the analysis system that is much more advanced than other gyms.
However, there is no guarantee that the opponent will only move according to the analysis.
Besides, there is no guarantee that Lucas’ skills will remain the same.
He knew it all the better because he had grown faster than anyone else and broke everyone’s predictions.
The ability to read the opponent’s hand is a definite strength of ‘Stinger’.
But if you can read the cards, should you just avoid it?
What if you could hit your opponent’s strong hand with a stronger hand?
Second sparring, this time with Rafa Gonzalez in the Octagon.
“Perfect Southpaw again this time! Hit it compact-!”
Khalid’s order was uniform, but Mugyeol maintained an orthodox stance.
Khalid tilted his head looking at that flawless appearance, but he silently watched the scene without giving any separate instructions.
‘What are you thinking?’
Khalid’s toes tapped the floor nervously.
There is a story left by ‘Commander’ Karl Rommedal, the first champion from ‘Stinger’.
The third class does not know the tactics, the second class implements them, and the first class creates them.
‘Anyway, at least it’s not second-class!’
While Khalid silently watches the Octagon.
The orthodox stance Mugyeol began to extend his back hand in earnest.
Shuuk-.
Even though it was his back hand, he threw at a fast tempo, so his hand speed was at the level of his front hand.
In RCF, no one escaped the punch, but Fellator 6th place Rafa Gonzalez managed to get the punch out with a light head move.
The moment when you realize the level difference between the two organizations.
“Huh-.”
Rafa Gonzalez quickly grabbed a Muay Thai clinch and landed a knee kick to the stomach.
Gonzalez faithfully reproduced Lucas’ playstyle.
‘Now here’s a two-legged grappling game!’
However, knowing the black belt’s Jiu-Jitsu game is not something that can be easily overcome.
Besides, Rafa Gonzalez was a guy with much better physical condition and fighting sense than Mirko Vukovic, whom Mugyeol faced.
“Perfect-!”
Even Khalid, who had been holding back, had no choice but to call out the name of Innocent at that moment.
however.
Quadang-!
Moogyeol escaped like a snake the moment he was caught in a two-leg takedown, and rather dominated Gonzalez’s top position.
“What-!?”
It was an instant sweep, but Gonzalez started his Jiu-Jitsu game from the bottom, taking a butterfly guard position.
Gonzales was confident in rolling on the floor, whether up or down.
However, his flawless Jiu-Jitsu skills were one step higher.
I hit my forehead with a light hammer pounding to distract myself, and then gave it a fake motion to move to the right.
The moment Gonzalez reacted, he made use of the explosive power of his whole body and turned left to pass the guard.
Embarrassed, Gonzalez tried to stand up, but that action actually served as an opportunity to give Mugyeol the turtle position.
‘Fucking comes from the bag!’
Gonzalez took a pounding defensive stance with his fists close to his ears, but the undisputed choice was not pounding.
Swoop-.
Suddenly, like a snake, an arm enters around the nape of the neck.
‘It’s fucking RNC!’
The moment Gonzalez sensed the choke and tried to tear off the arm of Integrity.
Rather, Mugyeol, who grabbed that arm, quickly changed his leg position and attempted a submission.
A triangle choke grip was created in no time.
Kwaaaak-.
Black belt Gonzalez had no choice but to tap against the pressure.
“Wow, what is this… is this a white belt?”
Gonzalez got out of his grip and clapped in admiration, but it was Joel Khalid who was even more surprised.
A rock that jumps into a cloth!
But what was even more surprising was that the rock was tearing the wrapping paper.
Should I call this a first-class or a very strong third-class?
I couldn’t help but listen to the innocent thoughts.
“Absolutely, what were you thinking about maintaining orthodox?”
“I thought that if you knew how to bet on it, you might bet on it instead of avoiding it.”
“Then why did we come up with a tactic?”
“That also meant enough. Southpaw can also become Lee Ji-sunda. Besides, the fact that Lucas dodges his right hand well was information I couldn’t get on my own. Without that data, I wouldn’t have been able to escape the two legs so quickly in the early game.”
“okay?”
I was relieved to think that it was not in vain, but in fact, the feeling of surprise was greater than that.
“Honestly, I am embarrassed. You’re completely denying my martial arts theory. Where is the lunatic who gives out a rock when it is obvious that the opponent will give out a cloth?”
“But if you know the exact timing of throwing the cloth and the material of the cloth, wouldn’t it be possible to pierce the cloth with a rock?”
Khalid was speechless at the innocent speech.
If he was just a mouthful, he would have eaten at least one honey chestnut, but since he had just demonstrated it himself, Khalid had nothing to say.
“I’m sorry that I didn’t solve the game as described above.”
“No, I have nothing to apologize for. Actually, I’m not even sorry, dude.”
Mugyeol scratched his head as if he had been caught, but Khalid laughed.
“That’s right. In fact, wherever you go, as long as you win, that’s the right path in the end.”
Mugyeol nodded and Khalid clapped his hands.
“If you’re going to do something else instead, just tell me in advance. Understand? Our brains have to be perfectly in sync.”
“I can’t guarantee, but I’ll figure it out.”
“Puhaha, he’s a really honest guy.”
* * *
For the remaining two weeks, the synergistic effect of ‘Team Stinger’ burned to the limit.
All the rookies sweated to keep up with the overwhelming jockey Mu Kyul.
In the process, the subtle war of nerves between the US and Russia served as an invaluable catalyst.
Just like the days when rockets were continuously launched to plant a flag on the moon first.
“We American wrestlers will catch integrity first.”
“Can the fucking weaklings get the integrity?”
Mugyeol was one of the rookies, but accepted their challenge with the feeling of becoming a half-mentor.
In the end, neither the United States nor Russia conquered the moon, but their skills improved remarkably in the process.
On the other hand, the training situation of ‘Team Hammer’ was not good.
The boxer-turned-fighters from RJJ Promotion had excellent boxing but neglected grappling training.
Because every time there was sparring, Lucas caught them all by submission.
Unlike Moo Kyul, Lucas was indifferent to motivating his teammates.
Ironically, although the character contributed to the rise in popularity of ‘Rough’ by contrasting with flawlessness, Lucas was not very interested in broadcasting either.
His interest is only match-ups with no results.
Time passed like that, and finally the day of ‘WFC R 24’, the final round of ‘rough’, came.
The continuously rising viewership reached its peak in the final match.
The venue is the California State Gymnasium in Los Angeles.
The gym, which can hold 16,000 spectators, was filled with passionate martial arts fans.
[hello!! ‘Rough’ Season 24 Finally, today, the two teams will come to an end!!
] [It is also a fight where the pride of ‘Stinger’ and ‘Hammer’ is at stake!!] [Focused
on Mugyeol Cha On the other hand, in the case of ‘Hammer’, striking players with strong characters stood out. Which way will the winning direction be? The players are now entering the arena!!]
Woowaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
The audience of ‘WFC R 24’ broke all previous records and recorded the best.
Their attention was definitely focused on the match 1 Cha Mu-gyeol vs. Lucas Marcelo.
“Perfect will beat Lucas. He’s a really charming character.”
“You made American and Russian wrestlers follow you based on your skills alone.”
“I think Lucas will win. Guys who are strong in grappling are no different from Lucas’ food.”
“But isn’t it? Mugyeol is not actually a wrestler. Just a hitter who is fucking good at wrestling.”
“what? But I don’t think I’ve ever seen him boxing in the rough.”
In the midst of various predictions, the players of the first game entered the octagon.
When the best cards came out from the beginning, the audience cheered and welcomed them.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
[The two players are standing in the Octagon. They are the ones who led ‘Rough’ season 24!!]
[Moogyeol Cha, who became the head of ‘Stinger’ with great skills, while Lucas Marcelo showed a lofty figure like a lone wolf!! Both players have shown strong performances in grappling!!]
[The match starts now to see who will win this match–!!]
