‘Looks like a middleweight’… Fans react to Islam Makhachev’s new physique for UFC 322

[Conan the K-9]

have some respect man JDS went on a warpath for that Heavyweight Title. Shit was glorious to watch. he lost his way in between but bro was amazing to watch. I was a huge fan

You are absolutely right. I meant the other part of your comment.

 

[Ayreon]

He better put some weight on his chin too because JDM is no Charles or Volk

 

[hector domino]

You are absolutely right. I meant the other part of your comment.

what other part? that I support all Muslim fighters because I am a Muslim? ofcourse I do. don't you support your countries football/ sports team in Olympics? Or a fighter from your country? dont know whats troll about that

 

[Cipushka]

Wow very fantastic body!

 

[Hotora86]

He doesn't even look that big

thats what she said

 

[Conan the K-9]

what other part? that I support all Muslim fighters because I am a Muslim? ofcourse I do. don't you support your countries football/ sports team in Olympics? Or a fighter from your country? dont know whats troll about that

I mean, you’re being a stereotype of a certain fanbase and I truly appreciate and respect your honesty here. You are probably the first one to admit it, whereas others run circles around the topic, even when asked.

For me religion is not the same as home country and I got no problem appreciating someone from the other side of the world if I like the style they perform and personality.

 

[SuperAlly]

There are people on here who think he’s a small lightweight. I wonder why he doesn’t try featherweight.

Prove it

 

[hector domino]

I mean, you’re being a stereotype of a certain fanbase and I truly appreciate and respect your honesty here. You are probably the first one to admit it, whereas others run circles around the topic, even when asked.

For me religion is not the same as home country and I got no problem appreciating someone from the other side of the world if I like the style they perform and personality.

its kinda both for me If religion is the same THEN I got for nationality. By default I would like a muslim fighter(or person) until they do some stupid or bad shit. meanwhile Id wait to see a non Muslim fighter often usually from the early part of their career. I was a lifelong fan of Topuria once he smoked bumass Ryan hall who was making a mockery of MMA as a sport. shit was glorious to watch and the meltdown in Bjj circles was unreal. My biggest disappointment is Hector Lombard I was convinced dude had the makings of a GOAT he had that decorated background and for a time it looked like it till everything crashed and burned. what was the biggest disappointment for you

 

[Conan the K-9]

its kinda both for me If religion is the same THEN I got for nationality. By default I would like a muslim fighter(or person) until they do some stupid or bad shit. meanwhile Id wait to see a non Muslim fighter often usually from the early part of their career. I was a lifelong fan of Topuria once he smoked bumass Ryan hall who was making a mockery of MMA as a sport. shit was glorious to watch and the meltdown in Bjj circles was unreal. My biggest disappointment is Hector Lombard I was convinced dude had the makings of a GOAT he had that decorated background and for a time it looked like it till everything crashed and burned. what was the biggest disappointment for you

I don’t know, I don’t think there’s something where I can say that I was disappointed.
My brother getting Injured and having to withdraw from Rio Olympics was one.
I also like to root for underdogs and love to see dislikable champions fall, so it was disappointing that Vitor was not able to finish that armbar on Jones. But maybe now when I think about it, most disappointing is when good matchups fall apart or fights turn out to be total lacklusters instead what was expected.

 

[Urluberluu]

he looks normal

 

[swarrrm]

I get hating on the mountain goblins but not Islam.

 

[Karate Kid]

the ones questioning his fanbase are quite obviously not well travelled outside of United States. go to South America for some reason his fanbase is huge there. go to Asia, you know the worlds largest continent you will see he is extremely well known especially in central Asia.

central europe as well to all the way to Australia and what not.

i do suggest one travels outside of their little pond

tldr: touch grass.

 

[VinceArch]

He definitely looks bigger, not enormous but to say he looks the same is an understatement. War Islam!

 

[icerealm]

javier the coach say hes like 86kg same as JDM when he rehydrate on fight night

 

[Terraformer]

Looks a little bigger, nothing insanely noticeable though.

 

[Conan the K-9]

the ones questioning his fanbase are quite obviously not well travelled outside of United States. go to South America for some reason his fanbase is huge there. go to Asia, you know the worlds largest continent you will see he is extremely well known especially in central Asia.

central europe as well to all the way to Australia and what not.

i do suggest one travels outside of their little pond

tldr: touch grass.

Whose fanbase are you talking about now?
Hard to follow that as an European who mostly travels in Europe, South America and Asia.

 

[Discjockeyshtud]

JDM has the best timing in the division, a bigger, slower Machachev will be easier to ping

 

[Sycho Sid]

He deosn't really look any different to me. Will be interested to see what he looks like on fight night, but until then it is kind fo whatever

 

[Karate Kid]

Whose fanbase are you talking about now?
Hard to follow that as an European who mostly travels in Europe, South America and Asia.

general north american contingent who tend to resort to stereotypes and surface knowledge to make up for their lack of