Josh Thomson weighs in on Demetrious Johnson’s claim about MMA being the easiest combat sport to become a champion in. Thomson points out the flaws in the argument and discusses the depth of talent in different weight classes.
| Key Points |
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| MMA has different types of martial arts, leading to holes in fighters’ games. |
| The UFC’s heavier weight classes are considered the weakest divisions. |
| Demetrious Johnson’s dominance in the flyweight division is attributed to his well-rounded skills. |
| The epic series of fights between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo helped revive interest in the flyweight division. |
| Transitioning from MMA to boxing is not as simple as it may seem. |
Josh Thomson recently discussed Demetrious Johnson’s claim that MMA is the easiest combat sport to become a champion in. While Thomson understands Johnson’s point, he believes there is a flaw in his argument. Thomson points out that the UFC’s heavier weight classes, such as heavyweights, 205 pounders, and 125 pounders, are the weakest divisions in terms of depth and talent. He praises Johnson’s skills and dominance in the flyweight division, but argues that it may not be the same in other weight classes. Thomson also mentions the resurgence of interest in the flyweight division due to the exciting fights between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo. Although Johnson mentioned boxing as a comparison, Thomson notes that transitioning to boxing is not as easy as some MMA fighters may expect.
| Key Points |
|---|
| MMA has different types of martial arts, leading to holes in fighters’ games. |
| The UFC’s heavier weight classes are considered the weakest divisions. |
| Demetrious Johnson’s dominance in the flyweight division is attributed to his well-rounded skills. |
| The epic series of fights between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo helped revive interest in the flyweight division. |
| Transitioning from MMA to boxing is not as simple as it may seem. |
