It’s a shame that the fans ruined this possible fight. Had they gave credit to Islam for beating #1P4P 2x, this fight 100% happens. Instead we get to argue about the he said she said drama now.
...and Islam decides not to move up vs Belal, the UFC prob books Ilia vs Islam next.
My personal hope is Islam moves up next regardless. He's #1P4P & deserves a title shot at the higher weight class more than anyone in the UFC currently. That said, I will not be disappointed if Islam's next...
So when Islam beat the #1P4P back to back, Volk is “just a FW”. But when Ilia beat Volk and Max, it’s considered the best back to back wins in ufc history? So is Volk just a FW or a FW Goat? Seems like he’s one in scenario A, the the other in scenario B. Which is it?
Let me see. Islam has beaten current UFC #1,2,4,6,10 LW ranked fighters. Beaten #1P4P fighter twice. He’s a -400 vs Armen in a rematch and probably at least -500 vs every other LW ranked fighter. Who’s going to beat him Justin, Chandler?
The same people who said he hasn’t done enough...
Yeah but Volk was #1 p4p then. At least Islam had something to gain risking his belt. Right now thes the #1P4P so it’s the burden in topuria(#4 p4p) to prove himself first. I dont think its much to as Ilia to beat a top 5 guy since islam is risking both his titles.
Volk is great. No one can deny that.
There's a reason Volk was still #1P4P after fighting Islam,
It's because most people had Volk winning that fight, including Dana White.
The rematch was short notice. It's not fair for Volk at all.
It's not Islam's fault either. But we all saw what happened...
Can't disagree with that
Prime BJ Penn/Motivated BJ Penn was a force of nature. There's a reason Sherbros favors him at #1P4P in his prime.
Not to mention getting hiss BJJ black belt in just 4 years, and being the first non-Brazilian to win World championship in BJJ.
Prime BJ Penn was a...
...days.
..but on a serious note Islam should rightfully be the '#1 p4p" as bs as that title is..... but everybody knows Jones will be the #1P4P as soon as we're in fight week for Jones vs Aspinall... and Topuria will be called #1P4P soon no doubt when he has another fight coming...
...former Welterweights. There's a difference.
I don't agree with the UFC saying that Islam has the greatest 155 reign in UFC history.
Edit: the end of BJ’s career has nothing to do with his LW Title reign, when he was in debates for #1P4P fighter on the planet along with GSP, Anderson, and...
A better question is why Islam is still #1 P4P?
Pereira and Pantoja have the same number of title defenses and they have more top ten wins, more top 5 wins and are more active than Islam.
But still a FU.
Dana appreciated the balls to put him on the spot infront of Islam and the fans.
Dana knows his praise of Jones as the #1P4P isn't popular, but he sticks with it regardless. He's also willing to take light-hearted challenges to it.
Max would get Waxed by Islam. This guy has 7 losses and thinks he can beat #1P4P. I recall Charles (with 9 losses) being called the LW goat and would knock out Islam. Max is on a nice momentum and people fawning over everything he says and does right now. But Islam would be a -500 favorite...
...10 win streak that included Armen, Hooker, Green, Dober wasn’t enough for a title shot. People were pushing him to fight Dariush before Olivera. Dude became the #1P4P and people called him a can crusher because they hate him and can’t seee his skills. And we suppose to listen to these...
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