Brunson V Cannonier for the title eliminator?

[Marko Polo]

I think this is a pretty good match up if Brunson doesn’t want to sit out. Jared needs the cash apparently

 

[McGeezle]

I thought it was a no brainer and Brunson was living in a dream world asking for a shot

 

[Jawth]

Yes, but it should be on the same card as Izzy vs. Whittaker II and Brunson should be the one to fill in if need be.

 

[Sad Dad]

Yeah obvious title eliminator. Loser gets the winner of costa vetorri.

 

[hoevan]

Why does Cannonier deserve a title eliminator? Cannonier, Vettori and Costa are all in the same boat if you ask me.

Sure, Cannonier has A win...over Gastelem since his last loss, but he didn't lose to the champion like Costa and Vettori did.

Brunson is the only one deserving of a shot at Adesanya at this point.

Costa v Hermanson
Vettori v Cannonier

 

[Marko Polo]

Why does Cannonier deserve a title eliminator? Cannonier, Vettori and Costa are all in the same boat if you ask me.

Sure, Cannonier has A win...over Gastelem since his last loss, but he didn't lose to the champion like Costa and Vettori did.

Brunson is the only one deserving of a shot at Adesanya at this point.

Very fair point.

 

[Jfreemandrums]

If Izzy is rematching Whittaker, Brunson vs Cannonier is the obvious fight to make. Costa vs Vettori, Hermansson vs Andre Muniz, and gimme a Hall/Gastelum rematch. Till can fight the loser of the Stickland/Rockhold fight or move to welterweight again

 

[theaustrianoak]

with UFC matchmaking, Till vs Kelvin for title shot

 

[Lights Out 101]

I can’t get excited for any potential title shot while Izzy is still around. The skill gap is too damn high.

Only Izzy/Whittaker 2 intrigues me and even then I think Izzy starches Rob again.

 

[AmericanUppercut]

100%

 

[SKYNET]

Brunson is the only one deserving of a shot at Adesanya at this point.

you forgot Bobby's rolling on 3 dubs over Till, Cannonier & Gastelum?

Brunson (Theodoru, Heinisch, Edmen, Holland & Till) has some more work to do to make that statement not be entirely false

 

[fortheo]

Why does Cannonier deserve a title eliminator? Cannonier, Vettori and Costa are all in the same boat if you ask me.

Sure, Cannonier has A win...over Gastelem since his last loss, but he didn't lose to the champion like Costa and Vettori did.

Brunson is the only one deserving of a shot at Adesanya at this point.

Costa v Hermanson
Vettori v Cannonier

Costa and vettori are already booked to fight. I am interested to see how Hermansson fits into all of this, though.

 

[fortheo]

If Izzy is rematching Whittaker, Brunson vs Cannonier is the obvious fight to make. Costa vs Vettori, Hermansson vs Andre Muniz, and gimme a Hall/Gastelum rematch. Till can fight the loser of the Stickland/Rockhold fight or move to welterweight again

Muniz should not be fighting the 6th ranked guy.

 

[svmr_db]

Why does Cannonier deserve a title eliminator? Cannonier, Vettori and Costa are all in the same boat if you ask me.

Sure, Cannonier has A win...over Gastelem since his last loss, but he didn't lose to the champion like Costa and Vettori did.

Brunson is the only one deserving of a shot at Adesanya at this point.

Costa v Hermanson
Vettori v Cannonier

Not at all, think of it from the UFC's perspective. Costa and Vettori are already booked btw.

Cannonier: Fresh matchup for Adesanya, probably the contender UFC is most interested in

Costa: Got embarassed by Adesanya, going to need a bare minimum of 2, maybe 3 wins to be able to sell that fight again.

Vettori: Realistically he's in "no man's land" as long as Adesanya stays champion, won't get another title shot vs him unless he goes on an absolute tear and wins 5+ fights etc. Path to another title shot would open up if Adesanya is no longer champ though.

Brunson: Old and already got nuked by Adesanya faster than any other top contender. UFC would probably be able to sell the fight with the bad blood / trash talk angle if Brunson gets one more win though.

 

[svmr_db]

What if Brunson beats Cannonier and we don't give Izzy a fresh matchup in Cannonier

Instead it's a rematch lololol

That's true lol but I don't think UFC will want either Cannonier or Brunson to sit on the shelf for too long, Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 may not even happen until like February 2022 so Cannonier / Brunson may have to wait until like June to get their shot.

 

[arcadeperfect]

Cannonier is a bad match up for him.

 

[svmr_db]

Cannonier is a bad match up for him.

Yes Cannonier still has that freaky former heavyweight strength and he's shown good takedown defense / ability to get back up. I have a hard time seeing Brunson being able to pin him down and manhandle him like he did to Till & Holland.

 

[hoevan]

you forgot Bobby's rolling on 3 dubs over Till, Cannonier & Gastelum?

Brunson (Theodoru, Heinisch, Edmen, Holland & Till) has some more work to do to make that statement not be entirely false

Nope. Didn't forget. I just figured everybody knew about Whittaker and Adesanya.

 

[SKYNET]

Nope. Didn't forget. I just figured everybody knew about Whittaker and Adesanya.

cool, and I thought everyone knew Brunson wasn't the only one deserving of a shot.

 

[Kenny Powerth]

Whittaker first
Costa IF he wins by a statement KO
Brunson