* Watching Shevchenko vs Carmouche got me thinking... since there wasn't a lot else going on at that time.
When Carmouche was 3 years into her career, she managed to take the back of Ronda Rousey and almost win the Title. 6 years later, Carmouche is much more composed, technical and experienced as a fighter and she manages... nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Are some people just better fighters as athletic wildmen rather than what we traditionally consider as having "good fighting skills?" Carmouche looks like she regressed despite her so-called improvements.
Obviously, this trend isn't universal. But could this be more common among MMA fighters than we think?
Sorry for not being able to think of a more succinct way to phrase this question. Feel free to cut it down if you're able.