Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-31529160-20171229173656/@comment-32831664-20171231193819

@Canadian Oracle @Nya

I got the feeling that Holly was really circumspect about being ko'd by Cyborg. And I really don't know why someone so athletic like her doesn't attempt some knees, heck even flying knees. I reckon if she used RDA like low leg kicks she would have more success.



I just re watched some Holly fights and I think her stance has a lot to do with her lack power to put Cyborg away. Look how far forward her head is, and how she has most of her weight on her front leg. She can't effectively push off her back leg or lean forward for a jab and get some snap on it, nor can she get good weight transfer and power on her rear hand. When she throws her power hand she drags her back leg along and loses power and range. With so much weight on her front leg the only possible option seems to be the lead hook.. No uppercuts or left hooks without changing her stance or falling forward.

Also, her footwork and distance is another aspect. She prefers to stay on the outside. But with her stance she has to take 2 steps before she is in striking range with her opponent. She can't just step in and strike (in and out) which is slower and telegraphed gives her opponent time to get out of range.

In addition, if you have noticed. Her feet are off the ground a lot. She uses a bouncing step while moving back which means she isn't in a position to change direction quickly or punch with power while retreating.