Rumored Islam vs Gaethje Confirmed by Chael

[Senzo Tanaka]

Islam likes to play a lot more on the feet than Khabib did so I do think Justin has a chance here. If (when) he gets taken down though, it's a wrap. With how easily and quickly Khabib subbed him, I just don't have much confidence in his ground game.

 

[AmonTobin]

It’s not gonna get a bunch of traction, no one wants to watch Islam, and Justin isn’t able to carry Islam in this fight.

Honestly surprised UFC did this.

You're joking, right?

 

[old school 2]

Islam smashed Charles so he probably beats everyone else too. At least Gaethje is a fresh fight and he will probably last longer than Charles did. Charles tapped so fast the arm triangle wasn’t even locked in yet . Islam should fight Gaejthe , Poirier , and Gamrot in that order before any more rematches as he only makes the person he already beat look worse .

 

[old school 2]

Islam likes to play a lot more on the feet than Khabib did so I do think Justin has a chance here. If (when) he gets taken down though, it's a wrap. With how easily and quickly Khabib subbed him, I just don't have much confidence in his ground game.

Same with Charles on a rematch .

 

[AstralPanda]

Chael breaks a lot of news and has a ton of inside connections.


But when he says Jones agreed to fight 3 names (Ngannou, Sergei, Gane)

All of a sudden he can't be trusted, lol

 

[Adamant]

Hopefully UFC 300

 

[moosaev]

It’s not gonna get a bunch of traction, no one wants to watch Islam, and Justin isn’t able to carry Islam in this fight.

Honestly surprised UFC did this.

Islams a bigger draw than Justin

 

[moosaev]

This. Also, it was said on an actual UFC broadcast in an official announcement type way like the UFC prompted it not his usual ranting videos lol.

Why would the UFC announce one of the biggest fights in Q1 24 this way? Doesn’t make sense. Dana will be the one that announces it based on recent track record.

 

[Black9]

Why would the UFC announce one of the biggest fights in Q1 24 this way? Doesn’t make sense. Dana will be the one that announces it based on recent track record.

Knowing Chael they probably said it on his earpiece secretly and he actually said "Looks like its happening im told" outloud lol.

 

[moosaev]

Knowing Chael they probably said it on his earpiece secretly and he actually said "Looks like its happening im told" outloud lol.

Lol that would be funny

But I don’t think Dana would be telling random producers on these shows. And if he did, I think he’d tell them to be extra careful. This is the same guy that banished Ariel because he leaked fight announcements.

 

[Tweak896]

Gaethje makes most sense. You can't just keep feeding Islam rematches. Arman makes sense but its another rematch.

 

[Rorschachxx]

Makes sense. Plus the longer we can delay this double champ bs across multiple divisions the better. If Leon actually fights Belal now, I'm happy.

 

[Serge421]

Imagine Gaethje's face when he finds out it's in Abu Babi again lol

 

[phillystyleswag]

Eh we’ve seen Gaethje vs the elite grapplers before

 

[AdamWarlock]

You guys are never happy.
- Islam wants Leon Edwards bout:

- Islam wants to defend against actual LW:

a lot of people just don't like islam, mainly conor fans

 

[Sean_wongster_wongmastter]

Islams a bigger draw than Justin

No one cares about Islam, he’s not Khabib

 

[FreedomCricket]

299 or Saudi fight night card.

Won't be 300 unless Islam is gonna spend half his camp fasting for Ramadan and w/e else they do during that time.

 

[Conan the K-9]

Sounds like a saudi squash fights, no PPV selling card.
155 title will only be on line in shady places.

 

[Neck&Neck]

Superstar Matchmaker Chael Sonnen

 

[mkt]

lol really trying to sell tickets. Justin loses on the ground obviously.

My biggest problem (if this is true) is Gaethje already had 2 shots at the belt. He only lasted 9 or 10 minutes in those two fights combined. He did some damage in both fights, but his "kill or be killed" style doesn't work well against the very best guys, especially if they have submission skills.