Arman might dethrone Islam

[RockyLockridge]

Islam's getting sent to the shadowrealm

Man that'd would be amazing. I actually think Armen already has a better LW record than Islam and has beat better fighters as well.

 

[CroCopsLHK]

Considering he got a lot of shit for the Volk and DP fights I don’t think that’s true. Islam is super skilled but he never had the Khabib “unbeatable” aura.

Very true. Although the 2nd Volk fight he probably looked like a God. Arman isn't being overlooked though? I mean for one Arman has never been KOed (or hurt?). I am a drunk and my messages probably don't seem too eloquent.

I just feel I might come back to this thread post fight for better or worse

 

[Thepaintbucket]

Arman is a big threat to anyone so yeah. Islam will have to be the one who is pushing the pace of the fight.

 

[ejazahmednit]

He might
Arman is no slouch

 

[BowserJr]

I expect Makhachev to win a competitive decision but I wouldn't be shocked either way.

That's how i see it too

 

[ExitLUPin]

Arman is one of the few in the division who can grapple with Islam but Islam striking has taken a massive leap. He KOd Volk standing and was out boxing Dustin in a lot of boxing exchanges. Arman's very explosive and athletic but his striking isn't clean. Islam should piece him up standing.

 

[Rektkid]

They both know each other's game so well and have a somewhat similar style that it's like watching 2 high level Dagestani fighters fighting each other.

I think Arman borrows a lot of his style from Khabib but has vicious kicks added in. Islam has trained with Khabib all his life so knows what to expect.

Unless it's some flash KO this is likely coming down to who has the better conditioning and scores points in the crucial stages.

Tough to call.

 

[cburm]

Arman is a lot smaller.. less reach.

But yeah the guy got passed Charles barley he's legit.

But I don't see anyone at lw beating Islam

 

[Conan the K-9]

Arman is a lot smaller.. less reach.

But yeah the guy got passed Charles barley he's legit.

But I don't see anyone at lw beating Islam

I don’t know how trustworthy the numbers are but Armans reach is listed 5 centimeters longer in this matchup. 184 vs 179.

 

[asdf122345]

Khabib team will be winning on that card. No doubt about that.

 

[Lights Out 101]

Islam via decision is easy money. Once the line is open I’m going all in on it.

 

[volcom5]

Islam is out of his prime bro, off course he’s going to lose.

 

[AmonTobin]

I’m really looking forward to see how this one shakes out.

 

[theufcbaddy]

I'm the man to dethrone Islam. Mark my words

 

[Poirierfan]

Islam has looked defeatable. This fight is 50/50 for me.

 

[Poirierfan]

I'm the man to dethrone Islam. Mark my words

You're too busy battling plates of food, let us big boys do the talking.

 

[Rektkid]

They both know each other's game so well and have a somewhat similar style that it's like watching 2 high level Dagestani fighters fighting each other.

I think Arman borrows a lot of his style from Khabib but has vicious kicks added in. Islam has trained with Khabib all his life so knows what to expect.

Unless it's some flash KO this is likely coming down to who has the better conditioning and scores points in the crucial stages.

Tough to call.

Who woulda thought...

 

[VinceArch]

I favor Islam but to write Arman off is foolish, he's been improving albeit not as fast... I think Islam will win a competitive but clear decision.

 

[BangBang]

Islam is in his prime. This is his time and he will prevail.

I fucking hope so anyway, Ive come to like the fucker. War Islam. War Theoretical physics!

 

[Pious Augustus]

Man that'd would be amazing. I actually think Armen already has a better LW record than Islam and has beat better fighters as well.

Volk
Volk
Charles
Poirier
Hooker
Arman

vs

Charles
Dariush
Ismagulov
Joel Alvarez