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Picking mak but rooting for Dustin
Calling it now. Dustin triple guillotinea Islam Garthje and Olivesera to ride off into the hot sauceIn an ideal world Dustin guilotines Islam and does a trilogy with Justin if he wins his bout.
At least poirier is coming off of a camp where he prepared for another big southpaw grappler, so if he's ever going to be prepped for that style, now would be the time. I am very curious to see how islam deals with another southpaw in the striking exchanges, if the fight stays on the feet for any meaningful amount of time
Agreed, you make some good valid points. Also Khabib was the shit imo, was a huge fan of his. I wish he was still fighting. The dude has so many haters still till this day it's crazy. LolI think Dustin has a better chance against Makhachev than he did Khabib, Khabib is a marauder he pressures and relies heavily chaining singles & doubles.
Makhachev is more passive and more comfortable in the stand up, which Dustin I believe has better striking & movement. Makhachev relies on body locks, trips & throws which he needs to get in closer in the pocket which Poirier excels fighting in, but once it hits the ground I think the technique & power of Makhachev finishes him.
Poirier has a chance, it's just we've seen him struggle with excellent grapplers. I'm torn cause it would be really nice to see Poirier top off a amazing career with a undisputed title.
It's just the way it worked out, life isn't fair, no need to keep harping on it. Btw I don't think Justin gets past Max anyhow. Max is looking thick AF and has what it takes to beat Justin imo. If Justin doesn't already regret taking that Max fight, if he loses he's gonna really be bummed out then.How do you mention that but not Gaethje fighting on the same event, coming off a KO over Dustin
Yes fuck the guy who's coming off a KO win over Dustin... after also beating a young wolf with much better wins than BSD
KKF fight would be a rematch, Albazi is injured (otherwise he would have been the best option) and Mokaev has no business fighting for the title with his last performance.Mokaev, Amir and France are still there. Pantoja did not clear the division.
If Makhachev fights anyone in the division, Poirier, Gaethje, Arman or Oliviera is a good fight.
Dana and the matchmakers fucked up by giving Volkanovski the short notice bout, it should've Poirier or Gaethje. After all these matches were signed it just threw the LW division in limbo. I personally don't care who fights Makhachev as long as it's someone new.
American Tap Team will have another member holding their reputation up after the Dustin - Islam fight lolporier is a notorious for this stuff - rank squating and getting title shots the ATT way. he will retire after islam beats him.
Make this fight now while both fighters are still in their prime.Why not Tony Ferguson vs Islam
I don't know if Islam is ready for it yet. Needs more experience going against a veteran like Tony. Give him 2-3 more title defenses then he is ready for T FergMake this fight now while both fighters are still in their prime.
It's not a good idea for Islam to wait imo, he needs to fight Tony now before Tony really hits his Prime.I don't know if Islam is ready for it yet. Needs more experience going against a veteran like Tony. Give him 2-3 more title defenses then he is ready for T Ferg
I was thinking give Tony the title shot now, and after 2 defenses, he moves up to beat Shavkat, then enter his true prime and beat Leon Edwards to win 2 beltsIt's not a good idea for Islam to wait imo, he needs to fight Tony now before Tony really hits his Prime.
Oh ok, that makes sense, my bad.I was thinking give Tony the title shot now, and after 2 defenses, he moves up to beat Shavkat, then enter his true prime and beat Leon Edwards to win 2 belts
I didn’t mention it because arman vs Charles is billed as the number 1 contenders match for lightweight title shot.How do you mention that but not Gaethje fighting on the same event, coming off a KO over Dustin
Yes fuck the guy who's coming off a KO win over Dustin... after also beating a young wolf with much better wins than BSD
The problem is that Islam seldom ever gets hit. Of course Dustin has different ways in which he can catch you, so who knows really.
That would be super sweet. I'm warming up to your assessment btw, I can see it. Huge Khabib fan too btw. I even bought my son a Khabib shirt back in the day when Khabib was just getting popular.He's an underdog, but I think he can surprise us
I like Islam, but I like DP more. I wanted khabib to beat Dustin, as he was my favourite fighter, but although I do like Islam, isn't to that level
To be honest I wouldn't mind who wins, but what story if Dustin pulled it off?
He doesn't need the title to be a legend, but it would cement it
Don't be surprised if poirier has an immediate title match lined up if he takes 1 round and still has consciousness for a decision.porier is a notorious for this stuff - rank squating and getting title shots the ATT way. he will retire after islam beats him.