Wilders defense last night...

**Stinger1** · 03-04-2018, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by larryxxx..

He showed head movement and slip,rolled and weaved a lot of Ortiz's shots..Best defense I have seen from the guy

You can't be serious, his technique was awful! You're supposed to slip a southpaw jab to the left, not lean back and to the right like he did all night. No great defense, just pure reflexes and athleticism allowed him to avoid punches.

**jmrf4435** · 03-04-2018, 07:08 PM

Wilder was literally saved by the bell man, almost stopped. I thought the ref was going to jump in...

A younger ortiz would probably toy with him...

Defense was not his strong point man

**Teetotaler** · 03-04-2018, 07:09 PM

Pos mods really need to put a thread starting limit on you

**Tom Cruise** · 03-04-2018, 07:11 PM

Yes he showed great defence. Like a prime Pernell Whitaker.

**Larry the boss** · 03-04-2018, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by jmrf4435

Wilder was literally saved by the bell man, almost stopped. I thought the ref was going to jump in...

A younger ortiz would probably toy with him...

Defense was not his strong point man

Ortiz was saved by the bell before Wilder

**Larry the boss** · 03-04-2018, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Teetotaler

Pos mods really need to put a thread starting limit on you

Or maybe you should grow up and accept the fighters you have actually have talent

**firstborn** · 03-04-2018, 07:16 PM

You can't be serious, his technique was awful! You're supposed to slip a southpaw jab to the left, not lean back and to the right like he did all night. No great defense, just pure reflexes and athleticism allowed him to avoid punches.

A bit harsh. Wilder is unorthodox but he has improved a bit. He used his unique physical attributes to keep him out of harms way for most of the fight. That's no small fight against an experienced, strong puncher like Ortiz.

The only time Wilder got hurt (seriously) was in an exchange which can happen to any fighter no matter their skill level. Matter of fact when Wilder was hurt he had the wherewithal to move forward to smother Ortiz rather than lean back in attempt to avoid more punishment.......

**Ganondorf** · 03-04-2018, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by larryxxx..

Ortiz was saved by the bell before Wilder

Yep. I thought if there were just a few more seconds in round 5 I believe after the knockdown it might have been over. Ortiz didn't look right for a few seconds there.

**Larry the boss** · 03-04-2018, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by Ganondorf

Yep. I thought if there were just a few more seconds in round 5 I believe after the knockdown it might have been over. Ortiz didn't look right for a few seconds there.

they want to ignore that fact completely!!!

Wilders defense last night...