Media Arman: "Islam is good but he is no Khabib"

[Red Lantern]

 

[bng]

AR-man is good but he is no AK47-man

 

[AldoStillGoat]

Islam was never my friend - Dana

 

[Young Calf Kick]

Islam would be the first to agree.

 

[MarioLemieux]

The Poirier fight (and Volk) made this pretty evident.

Nobody else on that team has anywhere near Khabib's top control. Usman and Umar are less vulnerable than Islam though because they are such great kickers they keep the fight at the distance without risky boxing exchanges not to mention Islam's chin has been checked.

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

True but he is still better than Arman

 

[hector domino]

Hard agree with Arman here. Islam is just a Typical wrestler "boxer" who is in trouble once you defend a couple of his takedowns, he has little chain wrestling compared to Khabib and will giveup half way on the takedown secondly his control and top pressure is nowhere near Khabib and has been easily reversed and in positions(Porier's switch) where Khabib looked like a steel wall. and worst of all he has a much weaker Chin. Khabib had an encyclopedia of ways to take you down will not give a fuck if you defend it hell keep on you and chain 5 takedown at once until he gets your ass down and either you stay down for the round or it takes so much energy to escape that you arms and legs are now heavy and fucked from fatigue. My verdict

Islam:
Striking: 8/10
Takedowns: 7/10
Control: 4/10
Submissions: 9.5/10(Sumbitting Olivera)
Chin: 6/10
TOTAL: 34.5

Khabib:
Striking 5/10
Takedowns: 9.5/10
Control: 10/10
Submissions: 9/10
Chin: 9.5/10 (changed it because even though he didnt get hit hard we has never been knocked down ever)
TOTAL: 42

I thank you all in advance for the upcoming praise of my analysis

 

[SamuraiBro]

I’m so fucking hyped for this fight. Sick wrestling scrambles will be guaranteed and some slick kickboxing. Both their striking has come a long way.

 

[tritestill]

Just going to enjoy the fight and appreciate it for greatness and what it is, thanks Arman for pointing out the obvious and attempting to get under Islam skin.

 

[Red Lantern]

Just going to enjoy the fight and appreciate it for greatness and what it is, thanks Arman for pointing out the obvious and attempting to get under Islam skin.

It's my most anticipated fight beside Ilia vs Max. I don't think Arman was trying to get under Islam's skin here. It's a docu from Red Corner MMA which is an excellent youtube for documenting and interviewing Russian fighters. He was just asked to compare them in the full video on youtube.

Arman has mentioned in the past that he really likes Khabib, and if he can choose any MMA fighter to coach him between Islam, Khabib, GSP, Jon Jones; it would be Khabib.




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[MarioLemieux]

OP you went for the safe title here but Arman actually said Khabib was a better grappler than everyone full stop including: Islam, GSP, and Jon Jones.

 

[Frode Falch]

Islam would be the first to agree.

Yes. And that is why he will only keep getting better.

 

[Frode Falch]

Hard agree with Arman here. Islam is just a Typical wrestler "boxer" who is in trouble once you defend a couple of his takedowns, he has little chain wrestling compared to Khabib and will giveup half way on the takedown secondly his control and top pressure is nowhere near Khabib and has been easily reversed and in positions(Porier's switch) where Khabib looked like a steel wall. and worst of all he has a much weaker Chin. Khabib had an encyclopedia of ways to take you down will not give a fuck if you defend it hell keep on you and chain 5 takedown at once until he gets your ass down and either you stay down for the round or it takes so much energy to escape that you arms and legs are now heavy and fucked from fatigue. My verdict

Islam:
Striking: 8/10
Takedowns: 7/10
Control: 4/10
Submissions: 9.5/10(Sumbitting Olivera)
Chin: 6/10
TOTAL: 34.5

Khabib:
Striking 5/10
Takedowns: 9.5/10
Control: 10/10
Submissions: 9/10
Chin: 8.5/10
TOTAL: 42

I thank you all in advance for the upcoming praise of my analysis

Khabib got a 9 or 10 in chin. And his striking is much better then you think. Timing and distance control is 80% of what striking is all about.. khabib had great awareness of distanse

 

[hector domino]

Khabib got a 9 or 10 in chin. And his striking is much better then you think. Timing and distance control is 80% of what striking is all about.. khabib had great awareness of distanse

I would have given him 9 or 10 Chin which is holloway or condit level BUT he did'nt really get hit hard in his career which is actually a good thing Actually i'll edit it evasion/not being hit should count to overall chin and the real criteria should be knockdown instead

 

[Willie]

No he's not khabib and I am sure he doesnt care about that. He doesnt have to be khabib to succeed.

 

[DanDragon Machi]

The Poirier fight (and Volk) made this pretty evident.

Nobody else on that team has anywhere near Khabib's top control. Usman and Umar are less vulnerable than Islam though because they are such great kickers they keep the fight at the distance without risky boxing exchanges not to mention Islam's chin has been checked.

Khabib had never fought a fighter like Volk or Charles, what makes these comparisons silly; I'm doubt Khabib could out strike Oliveira or KO Vok but it's just speculation

 

[DanDragon Machi]

Hard agree with Arman here. Islam is just a Typical wrestler "boxer" who is in trouble once you defend a couple of his takedowns, he has little chain wrestling compared to Khabib and will giveup half way on the takedown secondly his control and top pressure is nowhere near Khabib and has been easily reversed and in positions(Porier's switch) where Khabib looked like a steel wall. and worst of all he has a much weaker Chin. Khabib had an encyclopedia of ways to take you down will not give a fuck if you defend it hell keep on you and chain 5 takedown at once until he gets your ass down and either you stay down for the round or it takes so much energy to escape that you arms and legs are now heavy and fucked from fatigue. My verdict

Islam:
Striking: 8/10
Takedowns: 7/10
Control: 4/10
Submissions: 9.5/10(Sumbitting Olivera)
Chin: 6/10
TOTAL: 34.5

Khabib:
Striking 5/10
Takedowns: 9.5/10
Control: 10/10
Submissions: 9/10
Chin: 9.5/10 (changed it because even though he didnt get hit hard we has never been knocked down ever)
TOTAL: 42

I thank you all in advance for the upcoming praise of my analysis

Islam takedowns: 7/10 and control: 4/10
LOL

 

[hector domino]

Islam takedowns: 7/10 and control: 4/10
LOL

He has good trips and a few other tricks for the takedown but He is kinda bad at controlling especially in g&p he has to quickly get a submission and if he fails his opponents escape without much trouble

 

[Dana's Moonface]

Hard agree with Arman here. Islam is just a Typical wrestler "boxer" who is in trouble once you defend a couple of his takedowns, he has little chain wrestling compared to Khabib and will giveup half way on the takedown secondly his control and top pressure is nowhere near Khabib and has been easily reversed and in positions(Porier's switch) where Khabib looked like a steel wall. and worst of all he has a much weaker Chin. Khabib had an encyclopedia of ways to take you down will not give a fuck if you defend it hell keep on you and chain 5 takedown at once until he gets your ass down and either you stay down for the round or it takes so much energy to escape that you arms and legs are now heavy and fucked from fatigue. My verdict

Islam:
Striking: 8/10
Takedowns: 7/10
Control: 4/10
Submissions: 9.5/10(Sumbitting Olivera)
Chin: 6/10
TOTAL: 34.5

Khabib:
Striking 5/10
Takedowns: 9.5/10
Control: 10/10
Submissions: 9/10
Chin: 9.5/10 (changed it because even though he didnt get hit hard we has never been knocked down ever)
TOTAL: 42

I thank you all in advance for the upcoming praise of my analysis

I do agree with that lol

 

[ejazahmednit]

Well he is not wrong
Islam is still the best wrestler in the division and has good dynamic striking
If he can't take you down, which is a big IF, he can always strike with you
Not to mention he is a cardio machine