Bros helping bros (vacating titles and changing division)

[The Big Babou]

Do you think we might see a situation where "mates" start concurrently vacating titles and switching weight classes to give the impression that they're chasing multiple titles but also / moreso, helping each other out?

It's possible that these 3
(Islam, Belal and Khamzat) could rotate titles without ever fighting each other

I'm aware of Khamzat poking Belal yesterday so this is just a hypothetical situation, but we're not far from it

 

[Marko Polo]

Belal trained for a month with Islam but he wants to pretend that they’re brothers and that there’s too much respect or whatever. I’m sick of the religious tribalism seeping into the sport.

 

[TheBulge]

Belal trained for a month with Islam but he wants to pretend that they’re brothers and that there’s too much respect or whatever. I’m sick of the religious tribalism seeping into the sport.

Religious tribalism exactly, that's the right way of putting it.

We need seperation of mosque and UFC.

 

[Luthien]

I’m sick of the religious tribalism seeping into the sport.

 

[don't ask]

When Topuria vacated his title to move up, I tentatively supported it because, theoretically, I should absolutely support it, but I also know things in the UFC have a habit of turning as ludicrous as possible... and now suddenly several champs are talking about vacating and moving up.

I predict every champ moves up a weight division, Ankalaev has a second HW interim belt created for him because Aspinal will only fight Jones, and Jones laps the divisions like a speedometer, fighting retired flyweight champions.

 

[Alpha_T83]

Khamzat strikes me as extremely selfish and arrogant. I doubt he does anything for anyone else in the UFC.

Belal I can definitely see moving up to 185 to give Islam a chance at the 170 pound belt.

 

[Luffy]

When Topuria vacated his title to move up, I tentatively supported it because, theoretically, I should absolutely support it, but I also know things in the UFC have a habit of turning as ludicrous as possible... and now suddenly several champs are talking about vacating and moving up.

I predict every champ moves up a weight division, Ankalaev has a second HW interim belt created for him because Aspinal will only fight Jones, and Jones laps the divisions like a speedometer, fighting retired flyweight champions.

What? What does Ankalaev have to do with interim belt? Lol

 

[chinarice]

Khamzat strikes me as extremely selfish and arrogant. I doubt he does anything for anyone else in the UFC.

Belal I can definitely see moving up to 185 to give Islam a chance at the 170 pound belt.

Silly move for Belal. He has to go through Khamzat at some point if he wants it. It's a worse matchup for him than any WW.

 

[Marko Polo]

Religious tribalism exactly, that's the right way of putting it.

We need seperation of mosque and UFC.

Sports should be secular in every single way. It’s supposed to be an escape.

 

[Rorschachxx]

Belal trained for a month with Islam but he wants to pretend that they’re brothers and that there’s too much respect or whatever. I’m sick of the religious tribalism seeping into the sport.

Belal wants to fight Khamzat at 185 lbs (wanted him at 170 lbs as well). Both are Muslim.

Belal trained with and has known Khabibs crew a lot longer as well. Was cornered by Khabib and so on.

Also Belal and Shavkat were supposed to fight and will possibly fight this year. Again, both are Muslim.

Sorry but I don't see religious tribalism at work here.

 

[Poirierfan]

I read, "Bro's helping bro's and vacating titties". i thought we were fixing to start sharing some boobies with each other for a second.

 

[Shaolin Alan]

Damn, you guys cry about everything

 

[Alpha_T83]

Silly move for Belal. He has to go through Khamzat at some point if he wants it. It's a worse matchup for him than any WW.

No doubt. The only reason he would move up would be to avoid having to fight Islam. He's just too small for 185 I think.

 

[ArtardFiesta]

Belal trained for a month with Islam but he wants to pretend that they’re brothers and that there’s too much respect or whatever. I’m sick of the religious tribalism seeping into the sport.

belal is a fight ducker.

He ducked shavkat, and he is only pulling the muslim shit because he knows he can't beat islam and would rather have other fights to keep his payday going.

 

[Dimbis]

I’m surprised no one has mentioned Merab and Aljo. Wasn’t that one of the big reasons Aljo moved up? Besides losing to O’Malley.

 

[El Fernas]

Is there an example to support this? Sterling only moved up when he wasnt champion but never intended to while his friend was waiting for his opportunity, DC went to LHW because his friend Cain Velasquez was HW champion, so far i dont see anyone vacating so they dont fight the "friend".

 

[jeff7b9]

I read, "Bro's helping bro's and vacating titties". i thought we fixing to start sharing some boobies with each other for a second.

I did that in high school.

I had this lovely slutty chick from 2 towns over.
I vacated her for a new cuter girlfriend (who is now my wife)

My close buddy and wingman when I was single asked very polite- "hey are you all done with that? Would you mind if I took it for a spin? If you mind I won't."

I gave him the green light. A good time was had by all.
Bro code was upheld imo, due to the express discussion.

 

[Poirierfan]

I did that in high school.

I had this lovely slutty chick from 2 towns over.
I vacated her for a new cuter girlfriend (who is now my wife)

My close buddy and wingman when I was single asked very polite- "hey are you all done with that? Would you mind if I took it for a spin? If you mind I won't."

I gave him the green light. A good time was had by all.
Bro code was upheld imo, due to the express discussion.

We had a few like that girl, one was a fat white girl they called chocolate rocket. I backed out and was just an audience member for that one.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

If there's one thing I enjoy about MMA, it's the unity and strong friendships

 

[Hymen Crusher]

Belal trained for a month with Islam but he wants to pretend that they’re brothers and that there’s too much respect or whatever. I’m sick of the religious tribalism seeping into the sport.

Exactly fight anyone my ass. These dudes have like 5 guys per division there best friends with all of a sudden