Media Dricus interview with New York Post

[FrappeDuRocma]

I guess, the Whittaker fight has washed away any other scenario. It seems like everyone favoring Khamzat is fixated to the fact that Khamzat did it to Whittaker. Hence, he can do it Dricus because Dricus got taken down by Whittaker (but, he bounced back up within seconds and Whittaker could not hold him down, which is conveniently not mentioned because of the belief that Khamzat will hold Dricus down.

You think Robert did not try to get back up ? You should watch the fight again, he absolutely did. Khamzat, kept removing his points of supports and got him down. In that fight, Bobby did everything right, but it was not enough. At one point, he escaped, but Khamzat got him down again, in 1 second. He puts so much pressure on you, it's not easy. DDP will be in the same position, he will have to find a way to survive, trying to get up, won't work well for the first round, at least.

 

[MMAFanCal]

You think Robert did not try to get back up ? You should watch the fight again, he absolutely did. Khamzat, kept removing his points of supports and got him down. In that fight, Bobby did everything right, but it was not enough. At one point, he escaped, but Khamzat got him down again, in 1 second. He puts so much pressure on you, it's not easy. DDP will be in the same position, he will have to find a way to survive, trying to get up, won't work well for the first round, at least.

I am saying, Robert is not nearly as strong, powerful, big and also as skillfull on the ground as Dricus. That is my position. Whittaker was hugely disadvantaged against Khamzat with not enough to counterwrestle. That is the reason why Dricus popped back up with ease within seconds because Whittaker simply did not have what it took to hold him down. People seem to think Dricus is going to be the same as Whittaker, which is my point that is not what accurately will happen.

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

I am saying, Robert is not nearly as strong, powerful, big and also as skillfull on the ground as Dricus. That is my position. Whittaker was hugely disadvantaged against Khamzat with not enough to counterwrestle.

That's fair.

That is the reason why Dricus popped back up with ease within seconds because Whittaker simply did not have what it took to hold him down. People seem to think Dricus is going to be the same as Whittaker, which is my point that is not what accurately will happen.

Robert, Till and Brunson got him down. Barrinf a fast K.O, Khamzat will get him down and will be able to pin him on the mat, the question is, will DDP be able to survive the 1-2 rounds on the ground ? Although Robert did everything right against Khamzat, defensively, he's not a great offensive grappler and wrestler, if DDP attempts to get up the same way he did against Robert, he's getting down quickly.

You are doing the same thing you are accusing people to do, Robert is not Khamzat.

 

[MMAFanCal]

You are doing the same thing you are accusing people to do, Robert is not Khamzat.

Huh? What? I never drew any parallels between Khamzat and Robert. I said, the Whittaker fight has washed any other scenarios in the mind of people who favor Khamzat because everyone seems to be harping on this narrative that Khamzat finished Whittaker much quicker than Dricus. Also, the fact that Whittaker took down Dricus, has been talked about extensively including by Khamzat while disregarding that Dricus popped back up easily within seconds. Fixation is on the fact that Dricus was taken down.

Exactly explain to me where did I draw any parallels between Khamzat and Whittaker?

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

Huh? What? I never drew any parallels between Khamzat and Robert. I said, the Whittaker fight has washed any other scenarios in the mind of people who favor Khamzat because everyone seems to be harping on this narrative that Khamzat finished Whittaker much quicker than Dricus. Also, the fact that Whittaker took down Dricus, has been talked about extensively including by Khamzat while disregarding that Dricus popped back up easily within seconds. Fixation is on the fact that Dricus was taken down.

Exactly explain to me where did I draw any parallels between Khamzat and Whittaker?

My mistake, I read too fast, sorry.

Good fight and may the best fighter win !

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

For that to happen:

- Dricus size, power, strength, unique style and skills on the ground won't matter.
- His 5 round championship experience and cardio won't matter.
- His striking skills won't matter.
- His experience over 4 organizations (K-1, UFC, EFC and KSW)
- His ability to withstand pressure and championship mentality of winning at all cost where he has an unbreakable mindset won't matter.


Basically, Khamzat is so far beyond what Dricus has faced in the past that despite Dricus having all of those traits displayed against many top 5 ranked opponents and defending his belt, Khamzat will just make all of those irrelevant. Basically, make him like like an amateur. There is no difference there.

That is one hell of a claim.

Yea thats my claim. Khamzat's grappling is going to trump anything Dricus can do because he's a shitty grappler. Sometimes you don't have to overthink a fight breakdown.

 

[jeskola]

Dricus is going to even out Khamzat 's lip.

 

[MMAFanCal]

Yea thats my claim. Khamzat's grappling is going to trump anything Dricus can do because he's a shitty grappler. Sometimes you don't have to overthink a fight breakdown.

OK. Just was trying to understand your thought process. That would be it for me.

You simply don't think Dricus is anymore challenge for Khamzat than a low level MMA fighter whom would be destroyed by Khamzat in no worse manner.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

OK. Just was trying to understand your thought process. That would be it for me.

You simply don't think Dricus is anymore challenge for Khamzat than a low level MMA fighter whom would be destroyed by Khamzat in no worse manner.

Styles make fights. I have zero belief in DDP's grappling.

 

[MMAFanCal]

Styles make fights. I have zero belief in DDP's grappling.

No, this is MMA. Not wrestling. Based on what you wrote above, you believe Dricus has ZERO elements in his style to beat Khamzat besides wrestling that will be a deciding factor in this fight. This is not wrestling. That is why I put the list of strengths of Dricus above, which you said were useless against Khamzat.

For you to draw that conclusion, you must believe that all of the tools in Dricus' arsenal are useless against Khamzat like they would be for any amateur fighter by virtue of his wrestling superiority.

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

This will be the Fight of the Year

Certainly could be, most interesting high level fight the UFC can put on currently, glad they could get it to happen.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

No, this is MMA. Not wrestling. Based on what you wrote above, you believe Dricus has ZERO elements in his style to beat Khamzat besides wrestling that will be a deciding factor in this fight. This is not wrestling. That is why I put the list of strengths of Dricus above, which you said were useless against Khamzat.

For you to draw that conclusion, you must believe that all of the tools in Dricus' arsenal are useless against Khamzat like they would be for any amateur fighter by virtue of his wrestling superiority.

You continue to make a bunch of weird assertions about what I'm saying that I'm not saying at all.

Yes this is MMA thank you for your brilliant insight. You say that as if dominant grapplers can't win high level fights with grappling dominance and its simply not true. Grappling can trump all. Dricus has no takedown defense.

 

[188912345]

For you to draw that conclusion, you must believe that all of the tools in Dricus' arsenal are useless against Khamzat like they would be for any amateur fighter by virtue of his wrestling superiority.

We can look at all their skills.

Punching, kicking, defensive striking, etc.

Offensive wrestling, defensive wrestling, offensive grappling, defensive grappling.

Khamzat has consistently proved that what matters most in his fights are his opponents defensive wrestling and defensive grappling, if it's not up to pair, he runs them over

So Dricus could be superior in every aspect, except defensive wrestling and defensive grappling, and look like a complete newb, despite all of his other skills when it comes to offensive striking and offensive wrestling, sort of how Khamzat made Usman look in round 1, or Whittaker in their fight.

That's not necessarily me or others thinking Dricus is a bad fighter, it's just that we think he's an inferior wrestler and grappler, and that could be enough for it to the rest to not matter.

 

[mkess101]

No, this is MMA. Not wrestling. Based on what you wrote above, you believe Dricus has ZERO elements in his style to beat Khamzat besides wrestling that will be a deciding factor in this fight. This is not wrestling. That is why I put the list of strengths of Dricus above, which you said were useless against Khamzat.

For you to draw that conclusion, you must believe that all of the tools in Dricus' arsenal are useless against Khamzat like they would be for any amateur fighter by virtue of his wrestling superiority.

That's a weird way to look at it. Dominant grapplers can look...dominant even against great fighters. Khabib's whole career was just that.

If (I'm not saying this WILL happen, just "if") Khamzat takes DDP down and dominates him on the mat and locks in a D'arce for a first round sub do you think that means we feel that DDP=Kevin Holland? Of course not. C'mon.

 

[188912345]

No, this is MMA. Not wrestling. Based on what you wrote above, you believe Dricus has ZERO elements in his style to beat Khamzat besides wrestling that will be a deciding factor in this fight. This is not wrestling. That is why I put the list of strengths of Dricus above, which you said were useless against Khamzat.

For you to draw that conclusion, you must believe that all of the tools in Dricus' arsenal are useless against Khamzat like they would be for any amateur fighter by virtue of his wrestling superiority.

Hehe, that's pretty much how it played out.

Big muscles and a 33-0 kickboxing record does not equal good defensive wrestling.

 

[MMAFanCal]

Hehe, that's pretty much how it played out.

Big muscles and a 33-0 kickboxing record does not equal good defensive wrestling.

Yes, @Rampage_Jackson prediction was spot on. That is what happened.

 

[188912345]

Yes, @Rampage_Jackson prediction was spot on. That is what happened.

I was pretty correct too about my assessment about Dricus defensive wrestling probably not being good enough to keep it standing enough to get a decision win.

You were right that Dricus strength, toughness, and thick traps made him difficult to sub.

His strength also helped him to not allow Khamzat to posture up so much for ground and pound.

On to the next fight, I'm sure Dricus will bounce back because whoever he faces next, it should be a more favorable matchup.