Izzy - "I know you're ready, but so am I." Rob - "Lets have a good fight, brotha." Izzy - "We Will."

[Takes Two To Tango]

What's your thoughts in that verbal exchange? I thought that was awesome, both are confident and respectful. It should be a great fight.

 

[clutchCAT420]

Fake ass

 

[STAY GOLD]

Yeah, they've both been complimentary of each other throughout the press conferences.

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Whittaker is a +240 dog. I can’t remember the last time a fighter as good as Whittaker was that big of an underdog. It’s a tempting bet…

 

[Poatan Power]

I don't know what I think because Sherdog has conditioned me to immediately seek and stare at Izzy's right nipple.

 

[GoshiShun17]

Whittaker is a +240 dog. I can’t remember the last time a fighter as good as Whittaker was that big of an underdog. It’s a tempting bet…

I'm one of the biggest Adesanya fans and supporters here, but I can't disagree with this.

The fact of the matter is both guys are probably equally skilled or very close when you factor in their all around MMA game.

It's gonna come down to who makes the smarter decisions and who is better prepared for the others weapons.

With that said, WAR IZZY!!! LET'S GOOO!!!

 

[mirko>anyone]

Whittaker is a +240 dog. I can’t remember the last time a fighter as good as Whittaker was that big of an underdog. It’s a tempting bet…

Great point. Whittaker has been cleaning out the division for awhile now. Adesanya matches up nicely but part of me still feels like Bobby fought a bit like a tard the first fight.

+240 is tempting, indeed.

 

[MartiniSIDe]

Whittaker is a +240 dog. I can’t remember the last time a fighter as good as Whittaker was that big of an underdog. It’s a tempting bet…

Yeah!

Amazing value on Whittaker. Even though it's not a 50/50 because of what happened last time they fought, I still feel Whittaker has 40/45% of winning that fight.

 

[Handsome Goku]

Yeah, i agree with you guys. Izzy really turned a new leaf and showed respect to Rob, especially by wearing that necklace

 

[mirko>anyone]

I'm one of the biggest Adesanya fans and supporters here, but I can't disagree with this.

The fact of the matter is both guys are probably equally skilled or very close when you factor in their all around MMA game.

It's gonna come down to who makes the smarter decisions and who is better prepared for the others weapons.

With that said, WAR IZZY!!! LET'S GOOO!!!

This could easily be fight of the year. Izzy is the more cerebral of the two and has a larger striking arsenal, so I'm thinking Adesanya by decision this time around, with Whittaker putting forth a much more calculated effort.

 

[Asako]

Izzy is not usually respectful in these face offs, so the fact that he is tells me he knows he’s in for a dog fight.

 

[Sticko]

Whittaker is a +240 dog. I can’t remember the last time a fighter as good as Whittaker was that big of an underdog. It’s a tempting bet…

That implies Izzy has about a 70% chance to win which really doesn't seem crazy after the first fight
I could see Whittaker winning 3 times out of 10 but it's hard to see how he gets it done

 

[Moosetony]

This could easily be fight of the year. Izzy is the more cerebral of the two and has a larger striking arsenal, so I'm thinking Adesanya by decision this time around, with Whittaker putting forth a much more calculated effort.

Izzy never been in a fight of year maybe vs Romero

 

[Hitdepruns]

This guy Whitaker is a true fighter, humble and classy.

 

[mirko>anyone]

Izzy never been in a fight of year maybe vs Romero

He has, actually. Against Gastelum.

https://www.tapology.com/rankings/3583-2019-mma-fights-of-the-year

https://www.mmamania.com/2019/12/25...nya-gastelum-poirier-holloway-usman-covington

https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/...vs-kelvin-gastelum-dazzles-atop-our-rankings/

 

[Question]

What's your thoughts in that verbal exchange? I thought that was awesome, both are confident and respectful. It should be a great fight.

Both men are real with each other. Should be an awesome contest.
They're the top middleweights of this era and we don't get many high-level rematches like this anymore. Especially in the age of undeserved immediate rematches.

 

[CasualBot]

Izzy been working scrambles.

Rob been dodging counter hooks and working wrestling tricks.

Expect a slow start.

 

[sdpdude9]

I like it better than over the top trash talk for sure. Just two top fighters that while engaged in heated rivalry from a competitive standpoint remain civil and respectful but confident. Izzy tried too hard to manufacture animosity last time.

 

[Question]

Izzy been working scrambles.

Rob been dodging counter hooks and working wrestling tricks.

Expect a slow start.

Yes I could see this.
This will probably be a good or great fight, I doubt it's a FOTY type like Izzy/Kelvin or Rob/Yoel 2. I think it'll start picking up mid-way in round 2 after both guys tried to establish their games.

 

[thebesteva21]

Whittaker is a +240 dog. I can’t remember the last time a fighter as good as Whittaker was that big of an underdog. It’s a tempting bet…

I actually thought the exact opposite when I saw the line, thought Izzy would be a bigger favorite. Absolutely crushed him the first time, perfect stylistic match up, no physical advantages for Whitaker. This may be the last time we see Izzy with these odds at MW, I have a feeling he will have Anderson Silva/GSP odds for the next few years… -400 and above.

Hopefully Bobby Knuckles pulls the upset and shakes up the division! I won’t be betting, so I’ll go ahead and root for Whitaker for all you underdog betters