Does Izzy have the power/strength to KO or even submit Yoel?

[FrankDux]

I predict Izzy wins the fight in similar fashion to his fight vs Gastelum. But I'm curious to see how many people think he's got enough power/strength to KO or submit Yoel? I don't think Yoel's ever been submitted and he hasn't been KO'd in almost 10 years (2011).

 

[JKS]

He can KO him later in the fight. Izzy carries his power late and Yoel usually slows down after round 3.

 

[chinarice]

Has Adesanya ever attempted a submission in his career? He has never won a fight by submission so I'd say that is likely not happening.

TKO could happen

Decision is most likely. That cuban medicine is next-level shit.

 

[Klaavical]

Submission?

 

[HoFF]

Izzy has KO'd multiple heavyweights in kickboxing.

Safe to say he can KO Romero..

Submission? Doubtful.

 

[Thepaintbucket]

If he catches him with a kick yes. With a punch probably not unless Yoel is super tired and exhausted.

 

[ulysse]

Adesanya in a tough decision

 

[Gilday]

He's a lot faster, longer, has better cardio and a larger variety of striking techniques

100% he can KO him, I'd argue it's the most likely scenario

 

[Morning Star]

I don't think the power is what matters as much as the accuracy. For sure I think he could finish 43 year old Romero. Not sure he will though. He might be more content to out point him. Romero is dangerous AF.

 

[THE BMF]

Dude Koed Robert twice in one fight

He can probably tko Yoel, but it will take a while if he does

 

[mst-dot]

I believe so.
Israel looks way more frail than he actually is

 

[HomeRun916]

I was so sure he couldn’t KO the reaper, lol.

Who the hell knows. If Yoel gets sloppy he’s probably going to sleep.

 

[Dorkman]

Izzy can stop him. He seems to be a timing heavy striker. Dosen't matter how good your chin is if a guy times you coming in or out and cracks you when you're not expecting it. Anyone can get shaken then finished by a shot like that, and Izzy has the capabilities to time shots like that. Brute forcing Yoels chin has already proven to be not a great tactic as he can take it, and likely dish it out twice as heavy. He also dosen't mind a sneaky tactic or two if he is hurt so gotta watch out.

 

[vanillaisis]

I'm predicting a decision win for Izzy but yeah sure he has the capability to KO Yoel.

 

[ConorFacts]

Izzy has KO'd multiple heavyweights in kickboxing.

Safe to say he can KO Romero..

Submission? Doubtful.

he KOd fat unathletic HWs

 

[ConorFacts]

4oz gloves = everyone is a potential KO artist

so yeah

 

[sweetviolenturg]

he KOd fat unathletic HWs

Sometimes those "fat unathletic HWs" can have the best beards though. Think Roy Nelson & Mark Hunt.
Besides, speed kills. Especially when combined with accuracy like Izzy has. I think he makes Romero look every bit of his age & stops him inside three rounds.

 

[ArtemV]

Yes, I am picking Adesanya by tko in the third-fifth round.

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

Neither knockouts nor submissions are solely based on power or strength.

Let me answer for you this way: Izzy has the technique to KO Yoel.

 

[boladiQup]

if i remember correctly didn't Izzy almost catch Kelvin in a triangle or something? not saying that means much cause obviously Yoel is a lot bigger, stronger, a better grappler and overall better athlete than Kelvin, but Izzy has shown decent subs so if Yoel underestimates him on the ground it's not a 100% certainty Izzy can't wrap something up (if i remembered correctly, that is.)

that said, i would feel comfortable betting my nutsack that Izzy doesn't submit Yoel.