So yesterday I decided to put Strickland and Goggins head-to-head in my backyard simulation – total rabbit hole but awesome. Grabbed my old grappling dummy, duct-taped Sharpie faces to it for Strickland’s smirk and Goggins’ death stare. My wife walked out asking if I’d finally lost it. “Research!” I yelled back.
Pre-Fight Setup Chaos
Started by rewatching both guys’ highlight reels on my cracked tablet. Strickland’s fights feel like watching a metronome – dude just chips away. Goggins? Pure chaos mode. Threw on hoodie for Strickland’s vibe and cut sleeves off a shirt for Goggins’ look. Felt ridiculous stomping around the lawn.
Tried mimicking their styles:
- Strickland: Kept jabbing air, circling like paranoid penguin
- Goggins: Screamed “STAY HARD!” punching tree trunk (don’t try this)
Neighbors definitely saw. Probably taking bets.
Round Simulation Madness
Marked rounds with phone timer. For Strickland:
- Threw 200 light jabs at leaves
- Practiced retreating while flipping birds
For Goggins rounds:
- Sprinted laps carrying cinderblocks
- Did pushups until arms shook like jelly
By round 4 simulation, my “corners” (cats) wandered off judging me hard.
The Prediction Breakdown
After collapsing on grass, here’s what stuck:
- Early rounds: Goggins mauls him. Pressure cooker stuff.
- Mid-fight: Strickland’s brick face kicks in. Lands sneaky counters.
- Final stretch: Goggins still coming but Strickland’s pace wins decision.
Kept yelling “Strickland by boring domination!” at squirrels. They agreed.
The Aftermath
Showered still arguing with myself in Goggins’ voice. Wife asked who won. Told her it’s complicated – Strickland survives storms but Goggins creates them. She just handed me icepack for the knuckles. Real takeaway? Both insane, but survival beats spectacle most days. Still can’t lift coffee mug properly. Worth it.
