For Those Picking Gaethje...Will It Be Impressive if Paddy Wins?

[ncboy]

Chandler was washed. Has not won a real fight in 5 years.

 

[sonic death monkey]

for context - i'm English. And a Liverpool Fc fan. I like paddy but he is quite cringe in ufc promotional stuff/post fight celebrations (he isnt cringe in his own social media stuff) I don't think paddy deserves a title shot. interim or not. his last 3 opponents combined ages are dracula esq.

I'll be impressed if he beats Justin. I'd be more impressed if he beat gamrot or charles. i think he probably loses to them. I think he definitely loses to Ilia and arman (they wreck him).

this card is a shame.

 

[Simple Southerner]

They'll just point to Justin's age and say he's washed etc its the sherdog way

 

[jeff7b9]

No.

Paddy is getting the red carpet rolled out for him in a way we have never seen before.

He is getting a title shot for beating a 2-5 guy outside top 5

He beat 3 elder statesmen in a row to get his shot

And now they are going to award a belt for the 5th best lightweight in the UFC

How much props exactly would he deserve for beating 4 consecutive 38 year olds on losing or .500 runs?


Realistically AT BEST this should be for a #1 contender slot and even then you would have to explain why it is a fight booked which excludes #2 3 4

 

[tasticles]

They'll just point to Justin's age and say he's washed etc its the sherdog way

I won't. I think its an even fight considering his age and mileage. That knock out loss from max ruined him more so than a couple birthdays.

He's not washed, but doubtful hes at the peak of his prime. Justin still could easily win.
The power difference is insane.

 

[Aluminati]

I may consider no longer making fat jokes about him and pointing out that he looks like a sausage. But in all seriousness, it would be a major accomplishment for him and I would feel like he earned the blatant push he's been getting.

 

[shunyata]

it would be paddy biggest and most impressive win to date. it might not age well. and he probably won't get respect until he beats arman or ilia (i'm assuming ilia will never fight again).

I dunno, Ilia wanted Paddy before his Miami wife bounced. He might come back for it.