Islam, Dariush, Gillespie

[krelianx]

Three grapplers that have primarily extended the pressure forward, control strategy that made Khabib so dominant, even if with notable differences. Islam is a sambo fighter, and seems to have very good boxing while abiding to the string pressure wrestling from Khabib. Gillespie is more of a pure bred wrestler, with great explosive strength, though he is quite small. And Dariush is a BJJ black belt, but very physically strong and imposing.

I think the three are the future of the division. I think Islam probably prevails. Would love to see Dariush with Gillespie.

 

[Slatersan]

Watching the different styles go at it will be fun to watch.

 

[El Panteron]

Islam is untested relative to those other two. No doubt he has great skills but his best win to date is super young Tsarukyan (who is a stud, no knock there) and Dober whose abilities pose him at great disadvantage.

I understand the hype but calm the fuck down.

 

[BobblyStruggles]

I really want to see Islam fight a top 10 guy. His next fight makes no sense at all.

 

[Drugstore Cowboy]

Benny brings that dad bod strength, he can't be underestimated.

 

[mjfan23]

Dariush ain’t no spring chicken anymore. While he’s ahead of Islam in accomplishments Today, I think his future potential is a little limited.

 

[textwarrior]

I really want to see Islam fight a top 10 guy. His next fight makes no sense at all.

The matchmakers are cherry picking opponents the best they can with opponents they think Islam will beat.

 

[G10]

Dariush ain’t no spring chicken anymore. While he’s ahead of Islam in accomplishments Today, I think his future potential is a little limited.

Agreed. Same with Gillespie; I was surprised to see that he's already 34 years old. If Islam gets past Moises, I'd like to see how he does against CDF.

 

[Post 2 Decision]

Nah

 

[13Seconds]

Dariush ain’t no spring chicken anymore. While he’s ahead of Islam in accomplishments Today, I think his future potential is a little limited.

Beneil is 32 and hasn't taken that much damage in his career.

 

[Bumhead]

Islam is untested relative to those other two. No doubt he has great skills but his best win to date is super young Tsarukyan (who is a stud, no knock there) and Dober whose abilities pose him at great disadvantage.

I understand the hype but calm the fuck down.

Who would be a decent matchup for him next ideally do you think?

 

[TARTARA]

Nah

Indeed, strikers are better!

 

[G10]

Nah

Damn, I forgot about how brutal that KO of Gillespie was!

 

[Straatblaffer]

Beneil is 32 and hasn't taken that much damage in his career.

Still, he isn't a young prospect at 155. I also doubt the UFC really wants to push him. He defenitely is the best of the 3 OP named, but I am affraid they will try to push Islam

 

[13Seconds]

Still, he isn't a young prospect at 155. I also doubt the UFC really wants to push him. He defenitely is the best of the 3 OP named, but I am affraid they will try to push Islam

Yeah probably but given his position in the division, he's like one win away from a titleshot. Where as Islam is atleast 3 wins away.

 

[Gabriel201]

Nah

 

[El Panteron]

Who would be a decent matchup for him next ideally do you think?

I'd like to see him face Kevin Lee, but supposedly he's going up a weight class.
Maybe Hooker.

 

[BonesWinckleJones]

dariush is the only decent nuthugger from the list