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Originally Posted by kc56
Everyone seems so content to declare any holes in BJ's game fixed, but as I posed earlier, based on what exactly? Feelings?
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Probably the same subjective perspective that leads people to say GSP has very good standup, that he "outwrestled" anyone, or has been improving in exponentially, etc.
People see what they want to see, perceived reality is reality.
I think BJ has shown up in phenomenal shape for his last two bouts. Thats enough to make an educated guess that he's been working on his cardio. Before he fought Pulver, I postulated that this was a shot at redemption for him, a chance to get his career back on rails, if the loss to Pulver de-railed it years ago. Using different words, BJ has echoed, [or at least not contradicted] that statement. That's enough to indicate, to me anyway, that he's got renewed focus and is systematically working toward achieving goals, rather than relying on natural talent.
Nobody [at least nobody intelligent] is denying BJ's innate skill set. Justifiably, people have questioned his cardio and his willingness to put the work in before the fight...I've seen enough evidence that he's actively addressing both of those issues.
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