Judo in MMA: Hiromitsu Muira

[Steve]

Wow. Did anyone see the WEC 35 Condit vs Muira fight?

Muira loses via a TKO, but before doing so put on a no-gi Judo clinic, executing some of the most technical judo throws I've seen. His display rivals Kary Parysian at his best. It was very exciting to watch.

http://www.mmatko.com/carlos-condit-vs-hiromitsu-miura-wec-35-video-mma-fight/

 

[Nolerama]

right on and thanks!

judo is so useful in MMA... but overlooked.

 

[Brian King]

I have to be honest and say that most MMA fights bore me, but this one was exciting and very technical with both sportsmen competing for all they were worth.

Regards
Brian King

 

[Brian S]

The throws were great,but I don't think they had much effect...???

 

[Steve]

Brian S - good point. Muira improves his newaza and he'll be a force. Of course, you can't take anything away from Carlos Condit. The guy has terrific jiu-jitsu. Muira spent a lot of time on the ground in danger.