Christian Mbilli vs Sergiy Derevyanchenko - ESPN+ - Fight By Fight Thread

[famicommander]

Cupping marks on Derevyanchenko's back. Why do professional athletes fall for that nonsense?

[j0zef]

Sergiy is (was?) solid. Let's see how he does at SMW.. He's 38, and been through some legit wars. He can get old overnight. If he doesn't.. he's a threat to anyone. Definitely a great test for a top prospect like Mbilli. Top matchmaking.

[famicommander]

Derevyanchenko looks like he had helluva lot of cupping on his back.

He's taking advice from someone who isn't smart at all. Cupping has zero benefits.

[j0zef]

Mbilli aiming for the body, hitting a bit low.

[BigZ44]

Rd 1 to Mbilli, hot start for him, good early body work

[Joseph]

10-9, Mbilli

[j0zef]

1-0 Mbilli. Pushing the action, landing much flashier shots. Good round all around.

[anonymous2.0]

He's taking advice from someone who isn't smart at all. Cupping has zero benefits.

Really? I'd like to try it at least once but why does it have 0 benefits?

[PBR Streetgang]

Sergiy is (was?) solid. Let's see how he does at SMW.. He's 38, and been through some legit wars. He can get old overnight. If he doesn't.. he's a threat to anyone. Definitely a great test for a top prospect like Mbilli. Top matchmaking.

I hate that Timmy referenced it, but I feel like Derevyanchenko looks a little "old". Something about his reactions...maybe it's just Mbilli's power.

[famicommander]

Really? I'd like to try it at least once but why does it have 0 benefits?

The idea behind cupping is to increase blood flow. They method they use creates gigantic bruises, which actually inhibits blood flow and therefore muscle recovery by damaging capillaries (the smallest blood vessels). There is zero scientific evidence of any benefits to cupping at all.