If Whitaker beats Izzy, Izzy should not get immediate rematch but should fight Strictland

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Enough with these immediate rematches

Unless its a robbery decision, if you lose a ittle fight, you should have to win a fight to get another title shot

Its not like Izzy has 10 title defenses

Plus Whitaker had to win some fights to get his rematch...make Izzsy do the same

And there is a legit contender

The winner of Cannonier/Brunson is deserving of a title shot.

Lawler/Hendricks was the perfect way to handle this

Hendricks beat Lawler, and Lawler had to win some and earn his title shot

He beats Hendricks, then Hendricks had to earn his title shot with some wins, which he didnt get, Woodley got instead after "beathing Hendricks by Hendricks missing weight" but still similar to a win as Hendricks technically forfeited
 
They just need to be consistent with the immediate rematches. I prefer them to not be a thing altogether, except for rare circumstances that truly warrant them.


Machida-Shogun ll - super necessary

Figgy-Moreno lll - wasn't really necessary and now we have a line of killers waiting. What do we do now? Have them fight a fourth time? Thankfully Figgy and Moreno is fireworks though.
 
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mirko>anyone said:
They just need to be consistent with the immediate rematches. I prefer them to not be a thing altogether, except for rare circumstances that truly warrant them.
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I mean...look wiat they did with DC/Stipe, although I get DC is a huge company man and it was his retirement fight

Then look at Flyweight, but they probably figure Moreno/Figeuido is the only fight in that division that can sell, so they might make that 5 more times...LOL

Featherweight is interesitng because Holloway/Volkanowski are signifcantly ahead of the rest of the division...but Volk has won both fights, so no immediate rematches if Volk keeps winning
 
Portland8242 said:
Lol Dana will most definitely making an immediate trilogy match.
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Dana wants to sell fights...but im Brunson KOs Cannonier, then comes out with a viral rap song that disses Jake Paul..

And colors his hair pink...Brunson will get next title fight
 
zxyss25 said:
I mean...look wiat they did with DC/Stipe, although I get DC is a huge company man and it was his retirement fight

Then look at Flyweight, but they probably figure Moreno/Figeuido is the only fight in that division that can sell, so they might make that 5 more times...LOL

Featherweight is interesitng because Holloway/Volkanowski are signifcantly ahead of the rest of the division...but Volk has won both fights, so no immediate rematches if Volk keeps winning
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Yep. I edited my post to include examples. I agree with you wholeheartedly.
 
I'm fine with an immediate rematch, but it really depends how Whittaker wins. If it's a close decision, it is guaranteed they fight again right away.
The UFC will do it no matter what though.

There's been quite a few bullshit rematches the last few years, this wouldn't be one I'd complain about.
 
mirko>anyone said:
They just need to be consistent with the immediate rematches. I prefer them to not be a thing altogether, except for rare circumstances that truly warrant them.


Machida-Shogun ll - super necessary

Figgy-Moreno lll - wasn't really necessary and now we have a line of killers waiting. What do we do now? Have them fight a fourth time? Thankfully Figgy and Moreno is fireworks though.
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GSP Hendricks would have been super necessary, but at least Johny got the belt he desrved

Then he went downhill like an anchor
 
zxyss25 said:
GSP Hendricks would have been super necessary, but at least Johny got the belt he desrved

Then he went downhill like an anchor
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Agreed. His career nosedived. It's been a long time since I've seen Hendricks-Lawler, but I seem to recall thinking he won both those fights. No robbery or anything though.
 
It depends on how close the fight is. If it's a finish, I agree. It took Bobby a while to get back to a title shot. Izzy should have to at least win a fight.
 
But he will.

The rule with immediate rematches is you are fighter that makes the company a lot of money and the brass wants you as champion then you get a second try

And Izzy qualifies
 
zxyss25 said:
Enough with these immediate rematches

Unless its a robbery decision, if you lose a ittle fight, you should have to win a fight to get another title shot

Its not like Izzy has 10 title defenses

Plus Whitaker had to win some fights to get his rematch...make Izzsy do the same

And there is a legit contender

The winner of Cannonier/Brunson is deserving of a title shot.

Lawler/Hendricks was the perfect way to handle this

Hendricks beat Lawler, and Lawler had to win some and earn his title shot

He beats Hendricks, then Hendricks had to earn his title shot with some wins, which he didnt get, Woodley got instead after "beathing Hendricks by Hendricks missing weight" but still similar to a win as Hendricks technically forfeited
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Sorry Bro, this is slightly different.
Yes Izzy has not had 10 title defences but...
1) Izzy brutally KO'd Rob in their first fight, so if Rob wins a rematch by anything other than KO or submission, there would still be demand for a trilogy.

2) The last 2 years have basically confirmed that these are the two best MW's in the division right now, with both running through their opponents (izzy through costa and vettori, rob through cannonier, gastelum and till). Therefore, a trilogy would fully determine who is actually the best MW on the planet right now.

3) Izzy has still had three title defences and is currently lapping the division, hence why the rob rematch has happened. Whilst not Silva levels of dominance, he still would warrant a rematch should he lose IMO, considering how he has looked comfortable in all his Title defences (Bar Romero who is cut).

4) I agree that Brunson would be a very deserving no.1 contender should he win, but Cannonier would only be on a 2 fight win streak and don't forget, he got dismantled by Whittaker when they fought less than 18 months ago.

5) The Lawler Hendricks one isn't a good example because Izzy is currently the champ with 3 Title defences, whereas Lawler was merely a contender. A better one would have been Woodley Usman.

6) If they do a trilogy, more than likely it will be in Australia so if the UFC can put the trilogy + Volk if he wins on the card, you potentially have the biggest combat event in Oceanic history.
 
The only way I would argue for Izzy to NOT get an immediate rematch is if Izzy gets dominated for 1 or 2 rounds before getting brutally finished by Whittaker.
Chances of that happening are slim to none IMO and I'm one of the biggest Whittaker fan/supporter on here.

I think Whittaker wins by a decision, but I don't think he'll destroy Izzy to a point where a rematch seems pointless. Both are extremely high-level and will be at their best saturday night.
 
zxyss25 said:
Enough with these immediate rematches

Unless its a robbery decision, if you lose a ittle fight, you should have to win a fight to get another title shot

Its not like Izzy has 10 title defenses

Plus Whitaker had to win some fights to get his rematch...make Izzsy do the same

And there is a legit contender

The winner of Cannonier/Brunson is deserving of a title shot.

Lawler/Hendricks was the perfect way to handle this

Hendricks beat Lawler, and Lawler had to win some and earn his title shot

He beats Hendricks, then Hendricks had to earn his title shot with some wins, which he didnt get, Woodley got instead after "beathing Hendricks by Hendricks missing weight" but still similar to a win as Hendricks technically forfeited
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Only person that deserved an immediate rematch didn't get one....Aldo.
 
I can live with Izzy getting a rematch just because there's nothing all that intriguing out there.

Has Brunson improved enough to say ignore his prior losses to Izzy and Bobby?

Cannonier lost to Bobby recently so I wouldn't care for that rematch right now.

Do you give it to Strickland just to say it's a new matchup?
 
Give Vettori his shot again! I just wanna see Vettori trying to convince us he won again. And also as a thank you for shutting costa up.
 
In the unlikely event I’d agree. You need to simmer before the trilogy fight.
 
Izzy should get a rematch, at least for seeking to fight the most dangerous opponents of his era. Besides, he did have 3 defenses.
Not like it matters because Izzy will most likely win again.
 
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