05-19-2015, 05:29 PM
Great post, Veritas! I do think that Parker has more skill than you give him credit for. He does have speed, and power, although I think his upper body is not developed well at all, nor his arms. KB does not believe in weights.
Why is he ranked so highly? Has nothing to do with who he has faced. Well, very little. Has more to do with politics and regional belts. A number of fighters in the top 10 have not faced anyone in the top 20, and a few not in the top 50. Shane Cameron never fought anyone in the top 50 when he was ranked #6 or 7. Tua was ranked #2 in his comeback and had not fought anybody in the top 100 until Barrett came along.
But yeah, I agree with all your points, and his weaknesses.
Why is he ranked so highly? Has nothing to do with who he has faced. Well, very little. Has more to do with politics and regional belts. A number of fighters in the top 10 have not faced anyone in the top 20, and a few not in the top 50. Shane Cameron never fought anyone in the top 50 when he was ranked #6 or 7. Tua was ranked #2 in his comeback and had not fought anybody in the top 100 until Barrett came along.
But yeah, I agree with all your points, and his weaknesses.