Islam v Dustin was like a more wholesome version of Conor v Khabib

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Conor crumbled under the massive pressure he created. He was not able to replicate Dustin’s gritty performance in the face of a seemingly unbeatable foe. Dustin showed what we always knew, he is a true warrior and refuses to wilt

I sometimes look at these fights with the thinking that if this was in ancient times in a coliseum somewhere, where the consequences were far greater, then what would it mean for the current results? For example, I don’t think Khabib was letting Conor live… But Islam and Dustin had mutual respect that was only made greater after they fought. I don’t know why when I’m watching I’m always considering this, but I think it’s relevant somehow. Lions lick the wounds of their defeated foes
 
Both Dustin and Islam are good dudes. I love it when both fighters are genuinely good people and show each other respect after a tough war. Felt that way about Volk v Islam as well. Conor is just an abomination as a human being, despicable in almost every way.
 
Porier did alot better than Conor did, but also he was fighting Islam not Khabib

Dustin was never demoralized in this one (He was when he fought Khabib though)
 
HHJ said:
Porier did alot better than Conor did, but also he was fighting Islam not Khabib

Dustin was never demoralized in this one (He was when he fought Khabib though)
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That's true. Not a nuthugger by a longshot, but Conor did take a round against Khabib. If I'm not mistaken, I believe he's the only UFC fighter to do so.
 
sonofjay817 said:
That's true. Not a nuthugger by a longshot, but Conor did take a round against Khabib. If I'm not mistaken, I believe he's the only UFC fighter to do so.
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Khabib took that round off tho.
 
Does anybody think that because Islam doesn't want to engage in a standup fight is the reason why Dana didn't consider him the p4p n#1?

Dustin also commented this in his post interview.
 
Any particular reason you brought up this fight and, I don't know, Khabib vs Dustin?

You know the actual comparison?
 
humperdoo said:
Does anybody think that because Islam doesn't want to engage in a standup fight is the reason why Dana didn't consider him the p4p n#1?

Dustin also commented this in his post interview.
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Islam isn't considered #1 P4P because he simply isn't.

He arguably lost to a featherweight in their first bout and just had a war with Poirier who Khabib mauled with ease a few years back.

Don't get me wrong, Islam is a great fighter and had some tough opponents but he hasn't showed true domination like Khabib or even Usman had at one point.
 
Wreckless said:
Islam isn't considered #1 P4P because he simply isn't.

He arguably lost to a featherweight in their first bout and just had a war with Poirier who Khabib mauled with ease a few years back.

Don't get me wrong, Islam is a great fighter and had some tough opponents but he hasn't showed true domination like Khabib or even Usman has at their best.
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He's number one right now. Who else would it be? Jones is actively ducking the best heavyweights.
 
humperdoo said:
Does anybody think that because Islam doesn't want to engage in a standup fight is the reason why Dana didn't consider him the p4p n#1?

Dustin also commented this in his post interview.
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It could also be him stalling the fight and taking breathers against the octagon and just hugging his opponent. The crowd started to boo and Dana seems to hate that type of situations too. He wants to have fans entertained no matter what, that is what brings the money.
 
Conan the K-9 said:
It could also be him stalling the fight and taking breathers against the octagon and just hugging his opponent. The crowd started to boo and Dana seems to hate that type of situations too. He wants to have fans entertained no matter what, that is what brings the money.
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This was a super entertaining fight though
 
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