IAQUINTA IS A MONKEY WRENCH

[Reign009]

Khabib fan here, Iaquinta is a tough match up for him.

This got all the makings for an upset. Iaquinta fights with a "focused rage" and that type of controlled aggression is so dangerous against someone who's game plan is predictable like Khabib's.

Al's got fast, accurate hands, great combinations, understands footwork and distance and comes from a wrestling background. The difference between him and some other wrestlers though is that he knows how to use his wrestling to optimize his boxing.

The last thing to consider is mindset. There have been so many distractions for Khabib going into this fight where as Al just got to focus on his fight and at the last minute got a boost of motivation due to the huge opportunity.

That camp is known for shocking upsets too. Khabib is amazing and it would be of know surprise to see him win but if he can't weather the storm or establish his dominance early on, he's in trouble.

 

[elbowsandwiches]

khabib will keep the distance closed just like he did with barboza and do the exact same thing to Al.

remember Al has been training his entire camp for a striker.

....but then again...that makes Al super more dangerous on the feet.

Al's only shot is a punchers chance like bisping vs rockhold.

If I was in Al's corner I would tell him to go balls-out diego sanchez-style and hope to get one thru.

you aint going no 5 rounds anyway.

 

[RawkyMarciano]

R.i.p Khalabeeb.

 

[Wayne Brady]

That camp is known for shocking upsets too.

Yep. Shen Longo's pupil will upset the balance as is preordained.

 

[lakersfan45]

I agree. I think iquanta is a wrench used by monkeys.

 

[20falarVerdades]

Agree that he is a tough matchup. He could stop most of Kevin Lee's takedowns, who manhandled Ferguson

But Khabib will kimura him. Won't take more than 3 rounds

 

[Taric]

 

[Reign009]

khabib will keep the distance closed just like he did with barboza and do the exact same thing to Al.

remember Al has been training his entire camp for a striker.

....but then again...that makes Al super more dangerous on the feet.

Al's only shot is a punchers chance like bisping vs rockhold.

Yeah, I don't think it's that much of a detriment that he's been training for a striker as he was never going to get on Khabib's level of grappling. He's better off focusing on his best way to win which is throwing them hands. Khabib is wild on the feet. A lot of guys freeze up against him because they're so scared of the take down.

 

[Andzso]

WAR RAGING AL!

 

[vigneshm1995]

You beat me to it

 

[mmacrisis]

Would love to see that happen because then the money fight that was Khabib/Conor truly dies.

 

[Bloodworth]

It would be great if al could stir things up and get a dramatic k.o

 

[ALAN PARTRIDGE]

Racist

 

[MakeSherdogGreatAgain]

Ragin Al is a boss. Kabob has his hands full and with very little time to prepare. When they announced it I was confused as to why nobody was giving him a chance. He can crack and he can wrestle. Very dangerous fight for Khabib.

 

[cheat toes]

 

[Sean Long]

Khabib fan here, Iaquinta is a tough match up for him.

This got all the makings for an upset. Iaquinta fights with a "focused rage" and that type of controlled aggression is so dangerous against someone who's game plan is predictable like Khabib's.

Al's got fast, accurate hands, great combinations, understands footwork and distance and comes from a wrestling background. The difference between him and some other wrestlers though is that he knows how to use his wrestling to optimize his boxing.

The last thing to consider is mindset. There have been so many distractions for Khabib going into this fight where as Al just got to focus on his fight and at the last minute got a boost of motivation due to the huge opportunity.

That camp is known for shocking upsets too. Khabib is amazing and it would be of know surprise to see him win but if he can't weather the storm or establish his dominance early on, he's in trouble.

More stupid shit being posted.......and no accountability when Mr hotel gets smashed by Khabib.

Go away jack ass.

 

[NoAbsolutes]

More stupid shit being posted.......and no accountability when Mr hotel gets smashed by Khabib.

Go away jack ass.

Bud your aggression is severely misplaced, Khabib is rightly a massive favorite but let’s not pretend like raging al “can’t” win this fight. Work on that reading comprehension because the post you quoted merits a more thoughtful response

 

[Frankie Baby!]

The fight is going to look just like DC vs Volkan. Volkan(Al) is a dangerous striker who's been KO'ing everyone, but you got DC(Khabib) a great grappler with decent striking you can't sleep on. I think Khabib is just going to manhandle Al, and I like Al, but there's levels to this, and Khabib is above everyone level wise at Lightweight. Khabib via 1st Round Sub (Kimura)

 

[Zeppeling]

khabib will keep the distance closed just like he did with barboza and do the exact same thing to Al.

remember Al has been training his entire camp for a striker.

....but then again...that makes Al super more dangerous on the feet.

Al's only shot is a punchers chance like bisping vs rockhold.

If I was in Al's corner I would tell him to go balls-out diego sanchez-style and hope to get one thru.

you aint going no 5 rounds anyway.

A punchers chance is degrading. Al can jab, hook, overhand, straight. To pretend he can only win with a lucky ko is narrow. He can easily establish a stiff jab and footwork to make khabib look like rousey against holm. Khabib should be favored, but dismissing the legitimate advantages that al has is naive.

 

[elbowsandwiches]

A punchers chance is degrading. Al can jab, hook, overhand, straight. To pretend he can only win with a lucky ko is narrow. He can easily establish a stiff jab and footwork to make khabib look like rousey against holm. Khabib should be favored, but dismissing the legitimate advantages that al has is naive.

everything you said might be.....

but that gives khabib more time for the takedown, that's the pressing issue. Al needs to shock and awe khabib.