2026: Islam vs Shavkat, who wins?

[fries in the bag]

Who wins in Islam's 1st title defense?

 

[joy2day]

I don't know how JDM will do against Shavkat, but it will be interesting in 2026.

 

[hbombbisping]

Islam. Shavkat's size is a problem but I never walk away that impressed by him. Despite his pretty record, he doesn't seem that dominant.

 

[Corona]

Shavkat whoops his ass back down to lightweight

 

[Last Falconry]

I am certain that Shavkat hopes that this comes to pass

 

[ArtardFiesta]

islam.

islam is always training whereas shavkat is constantly injured.

shavkat is also drained in all his fights due to the weight cut.

i don't think islam matches well against buckley though

 

[Tweak896]

Shavkat's weakness is wrestling which happens to be Islam's strength. I think the size difference isn't going to be insane. Islam probably grinds him out. Shavkat has power but does better against reckless strikers who give him openings, Islam is pretty disciplined defensively. Ironically I think Buckley would be tougher than Shavkat.

 

[EYEKICKFACES]

I'm more interested in their fight in 2041.

 

[World eater]

My guess is this fight never happens. If it did, I’d bet on Shavkat by whatever he wants.

 

[Rataria]

Shavkat is still mild mannered to steppe to Them Dagis

 

[Subline]

Shavkat is the king of 170

 

[hbombbisping]

Islam is going to be as yolked as Buckley at WW.

Scary thought.

 

[Hymen Crusher]

Shavkat beats the shit out of him

 

[TriangleMonkey]

Shav leaves a lot to be desired in some of his fights

Im not worried about him if they fought

Islam won’t stick around much longer guys. He’s gonna get the belt, and at best defend it once and bounce

 

[hbombbisping]

Shav leaves a lot to be desired in some of his fights

Im not worried about him if they fought

Islam won’t stick around much longer guys. He’s gonna get the belt, and at best defend it once and bounce

to MW for a third world title, GOAT status and all the marbles. Khabib's rag doll, who would have thought?

 

[moosaev]

For the longest time I’ve thought Shavkat comfortably beats islam, but after seeing him in that figure 4 with his neck at risk against Garry…I’m not so sure. I overestimated his grappling. It’s a pick em.

 

[Strijfy]

Im not convinced Islam will beat JDM TBH

 

[fightfan70]

Shav leaves a lot to be desired in some of his fights

Im not worried about him if they fought

Islam won’t stick around much longer guys. He’s gonna get the belt, and at best defend it once and bounce

agreed, islam wont be around long.

he is making room for usman to come to ufc

 

[hbombbisping]

agreed, islam wont be around long.

he is making room for usman to come to ufc

Usman is a LW. Islam is done with LW.

 

[fightfan70]

Usman is a LW. Islam is done with LW.

exactly my point.