Ankalaev or Makhachev - Who would you like to see Khamzat fight?

[Takes Two To Tango]

Let's say Makhachev wins his fight against JDM, (Which still hasn't been announced) and Ankalaev beats Poatan.

If Khamzat was given the choice and opportunity to fight either guy, who would you rather see him fight?

Btw I like to see Khamzat defend the belt at least a couple of times, but this is just a hypothetical scenario.

 

[Tweak896]

Islam all the way. It's 2 guys with an aura of invincibility. The one guy who can match Islam's wrestling. So their styles mesh better and it would be a bigger fight than Islam/Topuria. Probably is my #1 fight that can be made right now. Ank/Khamzat is good, but should be done later.

 

[Jeffery09]

Chimaev destroys Makhachev nor does he want the fight

 

[Michael Wetzel]

Islam is struggling to bulk up to 170. No way he can hand with Khazmat at 185.

 

[Fedorgasm]

Neither.

Why are we in such a hurry to see champs switch weight classes? It's not good for the sport. It speeds up the decline of a fighter that could've held the strap for a long time in their own division.

Let them build a legacy where they are.

 

[Subline]

Islam is too small, he was struggling with Volk in the clinch and has been taken down by Arman & Moises. I'd rather see Khamzat vs Ank

 

[legedema]

Islam is struggling to bulk up to 170. No way he can hand with Khazmat at 185.

what makes you think he struggles to make 170

 

[Thy]

no.

 

[Skarsgard]

Whichever makes 185 safely and wins a whole bunch of contender fights.

 

[VinceArch]

Can't these guys fight other contenders instead?

 

[HuskySamoan]

Im fine with Khamzat fighting the winners of RDR vs Fluffy and Imavov vs Borralho. After he racks up a few defenses, maybe we can talk 205. I dont think Khamzat will be in the fight game too long either.

 

[octagonation]

Khamzat Chimaev has opened as big favourite over Ankalaev. The bookmakers truly believe in Chimaev´s skillset

 

[BFoe]

I’d rather see Khamzat fight ranked 185ers.

 

[World eater]

Why would Islam or Ank fight at MW? Crazy talk.

 

[jeff7b9]

Stay in his fucking division and defend his own belt.

I hate Conor for what he did to this sport.

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

Neither.

Why are we in such a hurry to see champs switch weight classes? It's not good for the sport. It speeds up the decline of a fighter that could've held the strap for a long time in their own division.

Let them build a legacy where they are.

It's a hypothetical question. I'm just asking for fun. : - )

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

I’d rather see Khamzat fight ranked 185ers.

Absolutely, this I agree with, but just for the sake of conversation. I thought this would be interesting hypothetical question.

 

[TheNewGame]

I guess they could make Shavkat the backup fighter and we get a sick matchup whether Khamzat makes weight at 170 or not.

The UFC would probably rather make Ilia/Islam though.

But yeah, Khamzat/Islam over Khamzat/Ank any day for me if Islam beats JDM.

 

[EYEKICKFACES]

Islam all the way. It's 2 undefeated guys who look invincible. The one guy who can match Islam's wrestling. So their styles mesh better and it would be a bigger fight than Islam/Topuria. Probably is my #1 fight that can be made right now. Ank/Khamzat is good, but should be done later.

Undefeated?

 

[Conan the K-9]

Hazmat vs owl face all the way.

Jiucelam ( @Tweak896 he is not even undefeated) is too small, no matter how much sambo vitamins he will take.

Ank I see at least being able to give hazmat run for his money. Would be hilarious if owl face lay n prays hazmat.