Congratulations to Andrei Arlovski..

[nwvang]

His 15 second knockout over Paul Buentello last night was amazing. I really believe that Andrei is on a different level from the rest of the Heavyweight division in the UFC.
I read that Andre ceases weight training one month out from fight night, does anyone know if this includes his Clubbell training?

[Laney]

Holy Cow Batman! 15 seconds? It normally takes most of the heavyweights that long to start throwing punches. I think he must be a Russian X-Man.

Anyway, anyone that does know what he does isn't going to tell us! :lol: Fighters like an edge, and I'm sure that if he could convince people that he ate McD's all the time to get as good as he is he'd be tempted to try it, I would :) So I dont trust the MMA mags.

Personally I doubt he'd completely stop weight training and don't think he'd stop using the clubbells (especially after he announced fairly publicly how much he likes 'em). He might take on a "Power to the people" style protocol with weight lifting to maintain limit strength and muscle mass whilst going on a major SPP phase in his training with various RMax based methods. It's not technically "weight training" because you're only maintaining... And he gets to play with his clubbells. *Shrugs*

[Scott Sonnon]

Although Andrei credits Clubbell training for his fighting efficacy, neither should one train like Andrei, nor should one believe that one tool or method makes Andrei the current best fighter in the world. Andrei's dynamic prowess is the unique combination of all of his prior experiences, current attitudes, and ongoing virtues and characteristics.

Even if one copied exactly how Andrei trains, it would not make you heavyweight champion of the world. The true secret to masterful performance is to practice where you are, incrementally sophisticating who you are, everyday for the rest of your life.

[PaoloValladolid]

In the slow-motion replay of the knockout, Arlovski's punch looked like a soft, glancing blow rather than the freight-train kind of punch one would associate with a knockout hit. His wrist wasn't even straight throughout most of the motion! When I remarked as much to my friend, who was an amateur boxer is his college days, he said "He got his body behind the punch - that's all that matters".

[dc1976]

Andrei's dynamic prowess is the unique combination of all of his prior experiences, current attitudes, and ongoing virtues and characteristics. Even if one copied exactly how Andrei trains, it would not make you heavyweight champion of the world.

The true secret to masterful performance is to practice where you are, incrementally sophisticating who you are, everyday for the rest of your life.

Another brilliant addition. Right on and thanks for sharing your understanding with the people.

Andrei, congratulations on your victory.

[KenC]

Doh, we dont see it here in the uk until tonight 11pm till 2am.
stayed up late to watch his last fight too, guess ill have an early night and watch the reruns.
cheers.ken.

[AnthonyThompson]

Ken

lmao :lol:


Anthony

[Connie Brown]

I amused myself watching the fights with an eye to the Training Hierarchy Pyramid. Asking in each one, okay, each fighter brings skills, conditioning, and competition into the mix. What made the difference for the win?

Arlovski's was interesting. He said he was "too agressive" later. Does that mean it was about the competition strategy? They both looked like they were matched with the conditioning and skill. Or, is Arlovski just so strong and fast - and then it is a matter of conditioning, age, and personal gifts.

The other heavyweight fight, I thought Gannon was clearly lacking in wrestling skill, and he said as much later. Also not as much competition experience. I didn't like to see him in the vortex after being bested on the ground like that - a nice Southy boy built like Babe Ruth, awwww.

The fight with Sonnen and Babalou (sp?) - hm, another one about competition and strategy. Or was it superior MES for Babalou.

The one with Fisher and the other guy - went on a long time and I couldn't tell which leg of the THP triad was going on.

[nwvang]

I watched the post event interview with Andrei, and I can't say that I was surprised to hear him say that he came out too aggressive. His last few fights he has really played counter-puncher, using his freakish foot speed to back up and deliver those nasty inside leg kicks to set up the combinations upstairs.
My fiance was complaining that the main event was over so quickly, and wondered why I couldn't wipe the grin off of my face. I tried to get her to understand just how impressive Andrei is and what kind of a skill set he brings to the table.
I also would never assume to train like Andre. Although I would like to see how he would fair in an OCS competition.