¿Poirier - Max #3? UFC seems to have big plans for Gaethje

[Rubios]

Poirier vs Max is gonna be fun, sure. But Dustin vs Justin was the fight to make. They are 1-1 and as even as it gets.

Maybe Dustin prefers a more winnable opponent for his last dance.
Maybe Justin doesn't want a total war and a potential L that would put him 1-2 and 4-4 since his title fight vs Khabib.

But none of that sounds like Dustin or Justin to me.

JG was the #1 contender (not Arman) before #300. And I'm sure Dana appreciated both Max and Justin for agreeing on their fight, because they could just sit and wait for a TS by then.

LW is about to shake, and I guess JG is granted a TS or at least a TS eliminator.

 

[Conan the K-9]

Dustin asked for Ilia or Justin…

 

[Tweak896]

Gaethje vs Paddy, huge PPV main event for international fight week!

 

[HockeyBjj]

Gaethje vs Paddy, huge PPV main event for international fight week!

Makes sense. With Gaethje's poor wrestling Paddy has a better chance against him

And like, Gaethje keeps shrugging off up and comers so it's not a transparent feed the old guy to hype job like Paddy vs Tony was.

 

[Tweak896]

Makes sense. With Gaethje's poor wrestling Paddy has a better chance against him

And like, Gaethje keeps shrugging off up and comers so it's not a transparent feed the old guy to hype job like Paddy vs Tony was.

The only curveball is if Islam puts his feet down and doesn't go to WW and demands a real LW instead of a FW, then Gaethje is pretty much the highest ranked real LW for Islam to defend against if Arman has to prove himself first. Paddy is sort of a LW wolf in sheep's clothing, perceived to be an easier win for the older LWs with a name, but just hitting his prime while these guys are starting to fade. I wouldn't be shocked if Paddy beats Olivera, Dustin, Gaethje, or Dariush right now.

 

[HockeyBjj]

The only curveball is if Islam puts his feet down and doesn't go to WW and demands a real LW instead of a FW, then Gaethje is pretty much the highest ranked real LW for Islam to defend against if Arman has to prove himself first. Paddy is sort of a LW wolf in sheep's clothing, perceived to be an easier win for the older LWs with a name, but just hitting his prime while these guys are starting to fade. I wouldn't be shocked if Paddy beats Olivera, Dustin, Gaethje, or Dariush right now.

Yeah. The old guard (that UFC always keeps around too long because names sell more PPVs than best ability) is really getting up there and Paddy looks like he's figured stuff out from when I thought he was an overhyped prospect getting an unwarranted push because decent on a mic and from England where UFC is desperate for stars. I've changed my tune on him.

 

[KO Shotz]

So many scenarios could go down at 155 right now.

Islam moves up to 170 & Ilia vs Gaethje or Charles for the interim.
Islam stays at 155, fights Gaethje & Ilia gives in & fights Arman.
Islam vs Gaethje & Charles gives in & fights Ilia.
Islam vs Ilia next & Gaethje vs Arman with winner getting the next title shot, & Paddy vs Charles.
Paddy vs Gaethje, Arman vs Ilia for the next shot, & Islam vs Charles.

155 is crazy right now.

 

[richardjohnson]

So many scenarios could go down at 155 right now.

Islam moves up to 170 & Ilia vs Gaethje or Charles for the interim.
Islam stays at 155, fights Gaethje & Ilia gives in & fights Arman.
Islam vs Gaethje & Charles gives in & fights Ilia.
Islam vs Ilia next & Gaethje vs Arman with winner getting the next title shot, & Paddy vs Charles.
Paddy vs Gaethje, Arman vs Ilia for the next shot, & Islam vs Charles.

155 is crazy right now.

My guess is if JDM beats Belal they will do him vs Islam but if Belal wins they’ll give Gaethje the LW TS and do Arman or Charles vs Ilia. No clue about Paddy.

 

[Tweak896]

Yeah. The old guard (that UFC always keeps around too long because names sell more PPVs than best ability) is really getting up there and Paddy looks like he's figured stuff out from when I thought he was an overhyped prospect getting an unwarranted push because decent on a mic and from England where UFC is desperate for stars. I've changed my tune on him.

Everyone who saw Chandler vs Olivera rematch then Paddy fight, probably had to do a double take on Paddy, no shame. Pretty much everyone thought he was a UK poster boy being coddled to fill UK cards.

 

[TriangleMonkey]

JG is next after this Topiria LW showdown vs Islam

 

[Rubios]

JG is next after this Topiria LW showdown vs Islam

Arman should be next. Or give him a TS eliminator fight. And there comes Gaethje, bc Arman/Charles is too recent.

 

[KO Shotz]

My guess is if JDM beats Belal they will do him vs Islam but if Belal wins they’ll give Gaethje the LW TS and do Arman or Charles vs Ilia. No clue about Paddy.

More than likely. Everyone keeps forgetting that Dan Hooker is in the mix too.