Media Gaethje shows saltiness towards Islam; Islam responds

[Fioretti]

Yeah there was a time, about ten years ago where UFC rankings didn't exist.

Rankings have always existed, whether UFC had theirs or not. Also...."couple years" isn't fuckin ten, homie. Lol

 

[gunlok]

They are barking at each other, but let's face it - Michael Chandler is the real threat to both of them

 

[Ackmed]

This is lots of extrapolation that doesn't seem based on solid evidence.

In his post fight interview Gaethje was smiling saying he still has the same number of wars left in his career and how being choked to sleep isn't the same as being injured.

Back then he showed appreciation for Khabib not ground and pounding him in front of his parents.

But now he uses phrases like "he'll fight the fight that THEY fight" and refers to wrestling as being boring.

His gratefulness didn't last long

 

[Ackmed]

In this quote Gaethje alludes to Islam being a champion...if he didn't see a strong possibility of Islam being the LW champ and beating him, he wouldn't have added this disclaimer "whether he's champion or not"

 

[Substance Abuse]

This is lots of extrapolation that doesn't seem based on solid evidence.

That is a very good observation.

 

[WhosTheBoss]

Ageee!

 

[bbandito925]

Link to Johnson at #5? I'm on my phone, can't check right now. Justin was an undefeated champion who defended his title 5 times (should be 6) and was 17-0 with 15 finishes. #9 was about right, and that's why the UFC signed him. Justin earned #4 by beating #4, and earned #2 by beating #2. There is no comparison and no argument against Justin earning his rank. Be real, homie.

why wud I lie about mj being #5?

go watch the fight on YouTube or something, u will see a #5 next to mj’s name.

but in response to the other things u said, u r missing my argument.

justin came in the ufc already ranked #9.
So Justin’s jump in the ranking was far larger than Islam and Justin didn’t even fight anyone for his 9 rank

 

[Ackmed]

Islam is over-ranked too be honnest.
That's fine by me I hope this will unclog the division.

But it would be weird if in any division if the number 9 when to number 5 after beating number 14.

Like
- if Conor kos Riddle he would not deserve a top 5 spot
-If Munhoz guillotines Stanman he woud not deserve a top 5 spot.
-Same if Krylov beats Jamal Hill.

Do you still think he's over-ranked?

 

[Masturbin]

Do you still think he's over-ranked?

Well now he deserves his spot

 

[Asahi]

Honestly Gaethje underperformed against Khabib and he should just keep quiet and win a fight.

 

[moosaev]

Honestly Gaethje underperformed against Khabib and he should just keep quiet and win a fight.

It would be one thing if he underperformed but has since been active and gotten wins, but the dude hasn’t fought in a year. Islam has 3 finishes since Gaethje last fought, he should shut the fuck up.