Is Merab the current most respected Champ.

[Luthien]

Defeating Dagi Junior Umar generated Holly Holm levels of goodwill for Merab

 

[Tweak896]

Kind of. But plenty of people rightfully think he's gaming the rules. It's mma, but he's neither a great striker or submission guy. His wrestling is good, but it's only his cardio that separates him. I think it's pretty cool, but my gf is a casual and hates his fights. Most of his scoring is making opponents defend and shutting down their offense rather than actually destroying people.

 

[Mind Mine]

I love the dude’s style personally. He chain wrestles to break down his opponent not just holds them down killing clock and boring people that don’t care for a ton of wrestling. I don’t find this a bad take in my book but I can understand some just wont care for that style