It Is My Duty To Create an Izzy Fight Week Thead So Here It Is.

[GoshiShun17]

It doesn't matter who is more skilled and I don't know who is between the two main eventers, Dricus snd Israel.

I will be rooting for Adesanya as usual. But my logic tells me this fight most likely marks an official changing of the guard.

DDP believes it is his time. He is 30 and just entering his prime while Izzy is 35 and arguably at the tale end. He already has shown mental fatigue. He is the first and only 2 time 185 champ. So 3 time champ seems like a stretch to me.

I hope I am wrong.

Official prediction....PAIN!!!!

 

[Question]

I'm picking Izzy to win by early finish, altho I have another feeling telling me it'll go to a close decision
If I had to pick someone to root for here, I'd go with DDP since he's most likely going to be around longer and seems ready to be an active champion

Izzy is active too but most likely only has about 3-4 in him left in him. Also and this is nothing against him directly, I'm not a big fan of fighters getting title shots coming off a loss in general so that factor is also kinda pitting me against him

 

[Marko Polo]

I want Izzy to win for the first time. I just think he’s been through enough at this point and deserves his redemption

 

[tymikeson]

I pray to god almighty that DDP makes this his walkout song

 

[Portland8242]

It doesn't matter who is more skilled and I don't know who is between the two main eventers, Dricus snd Israel.

I will be rooting for Adesanya as usual. But my logic tells me this fight most likely marks an official changing of the guard.

DDP believed it is his time. He iz 30 and just entering his prime while Izzy is 35 and arguably at the tale end. He already has shown mental fatigue. He is the first and only 2 time 185 champ. So 3 time champ seems like a stretch to me.

I hope I am wrong.

Official prediction....PAIN!!!!

Nah look at the recent physique pics. Izzy's got no USADA to worry about and he's taking advantage of that. Trust me when I say you are not going to see Izzy look his age at all.

 

[XThe GreatestX]

I like Izzy i guess but man….he seems really detached from reality it’s kinda creepy

 

[Pechan]

I think Izzy has the skill to win, DDP is like a better version of Brunson or Dumbttori but like the OP said, Izzy is leaving his prime, coming off a very bad performance so fixing that wrong or not losing twice in a row might be taking over his thoughts and might ironically enough be his downfall this fight if his minds decides to play it safe and not be on DDP's face like he should be.

 

[Corrado Soprano]

I pray to god almighty that DDP makes this his walkout song

Or

 

[Luthien]

Jizzy fight week HYPE

 

[Egészségére!]

I'm picking Izzy to win by early finish, altho I have another feeling telling me it'll go to a close decision

Exactly this & tbh I couldn’t care less which one both seem good for future fights. DDP headlining a card in South Africa would be cool but Izzy v Strickland 2 is one of the few rematches that I wouldn’t mind seeing.

 

[GoshiShun17]

Nah look at the recent physique pics. Izzy's got no USADA to worry about and he's taking advantage of that. Trust me when I say you are not going to see Izzy look his age at all.

I've heard this recently about Izzy's physique. But just looking at the history of the sport, it is hard for me to think of a champ who was shut down the way Israel was against Strickland, that returned to championship form.

The only person that might fit the bill is Max Holloway.

 

[usernamee]

You've been relieved of your duties.

 

[Pizza Werewolf]

 

[Pitier of Fools]

Official prediction....PAIN!!!!

WORD!

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

I've heard this recently about Izzy's physique. But just looking at the history of the sport, it is hard for me to think of a champ who was shut down the way Israel was against Strickland, that returned to championship form.

The only perdon that might fit the bill is Max Holloway.

.

Indeed.

But he did have the balls to rematch Poatan and get the win, this was exceptional and rare to see.

Will be interesting.

 

[Zyklon R]

It doesn't matter who is more skilled and I don't know who is between the two main eventers, Dricus snd Israel.

I will be rooting for Adesanya as usual. But my logic tells me this fight most likely marks an official changing of the guard.

DDP believed it is his time. He iz 30 and just entering his prime while Izzy is 35 and arguably at the tale end. He already has shown mental fatigue. He is the first and only 2 time 185 champ. So 3 time champ seems like a stretch to me.

I hope I am wrong.

Official prediction....PAIN!!!!

You make a good point and I hope you're wrong as well I want Izzy to win but I think he's under a lot of pressure and coming off a loss only he knows how it's affecting him mentally different people will react differently to the same situations i just hope he's able to overcome everything and come out with a win against Dricus

Izzy is my favorite MMA fighter I picked him by Rd2 KO but as long as he wins I'll be satisfied and then I want to see him avenge the loss against Strickland then retire you can do it believe in yourself you are a f'n beast on the feet when you're on top of your game

 

[fortheo]

I have a weird feeling that, win or lose, izzy's career is one or two fights from being over. The way he was crying up there made me think of a man fighting father time, but realizing his best days and his great career are are coming to an end. It feels like he's trying to prove lot of things to himself in regards to where he's at in the fight game and his identity as a person, and is cracking under the weight of that pressure.

Just my read on the guy. He could still very well catch DDP coming in and put him out cold, but even still, I think he's done real soon. I don't see the same hunger and drive in him as I used to.

 

[Gio]

Izzy has left off steam that imo he has been holding out for a long time. It showed through his tears that he's been deeply affected by DDP since his comments about Africa. And people sometimes perform well once the clog is gone, and got out the burden/pressure from their chest.

If he goes to fight night with a burning determination to win, be calm and set aside his emotions, I can see him being able to outpoint DDP like his performance vs Vettori 2 and Cannonier. He's still a world class striker. The crowd is behind him. DDP likes to pressure and go forward, make it a grueling fight and outwork guys. But he's now fighting a striker with elite level skills and a diverse arsenal. If Izzy do what he does best, I can see him winning this 3-2.

My prediction though, it's a toss up. It's gonna be a close decision 48-47 (might be a split). DDP has grit, is coming to fight and gonna be pedal to the metal the whole fight Let's see who wants it more. May the best man win

 

[Tweak896]

I just hope whoever comes out ahead and wins, looks like they have a fire in them. Or if they both are on point, let whoever is more motivated take it. The division can use a new young champion or the highest drawing in the division at top. I just want a fun fight.

 

[HNIC215]