Jack Della is a DOG

[GordoBarraBJJ]

O’Malley needs to watch this fight on repeat.. although I’m not sure he’s the one to dethrone Merab

merab won't fight to try prove a point - he's going to be on takedowns from round one to till round 5.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

JDM vs Shavkat or Brady

I agree, Shavkat IMO, but they'll probably make the Islam fight - revenge fight (islam for Belal and JDM for Volk).

 

[omawho402]

And Ank

I actually kinda like Ank though lol, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if he got taken out.

 

[Conan the K-9]

The only thing Islam has is way better subs. If Jack can defend against that, Islam is fucked lol

I’m quite sure JDM will have an extended camp with the Hickman brothers and Craig. He will be ready.

 

[jmboyd24]

It takes serious fucking champion mentality to scramble out of those positions that late into the fight.

not an ounce of quit in JDM.

Champion mentality and absolutely elite preparation. Especially wild considering Australia is not a country where any form of grappling beyond tackling in Australian football or rugby is common

 

[SG123]

JDM vs Shavkat or Brady

It’s going to be Islam

 

[LetThemBleed]

JDM vs Shavkat or Brady

I mean they can both wait for a title shot but odds they end up fighting each other waiting for Islam and Jack which won't be for a few months at least. Isn't Shavkat out till year's end anyway though?

 

[biscuitsbrah]

I’m quite sure JDM will have an extended camp with the Hickman brothers and Craig. He will be ready.

Yeah. After that Belal fight, his grappling is only gonna get better. Add to that another champ with Craig and Islam is fucked

 

[LetThemBleed]

Here's hoping the fight against Islam is in Oz but nasty feeling gonna be Abu Dhabi in what the usual October slot.

 

[The_Renaissance]

Yeah he fought a superb fight, excellent performance. Hands looked great, TDD was awesome, just pieced Belal up.

 

[CroCopsLHK]

This fight had a vibe. Like Pettis vs Bendo 2. Where it was just a forgone conclusion. Pretty much as soon as Islam illustrated a reality where JDM dethrones Belal

Other aspects: Long layoff/wait for JDM, dubious origins (Contender series), dubious last opponent for title shot (Gilbert Burns whos nearly retired, was losing fight), and a limited game (Basically a boxer who occasionally throws knees)

But it occurs to me that JDM might be insane. His insult to Ian Garry was nearly uncalled for and didn't have a comedic tone. When DC interviewed him I think he was trying to draw some emotions or character but JDM was still stoic and dry. "YEP Australian got another one". He has bled his character out of sheer automated routine and hard work

And I'm here to witness it lol. All the glory to JDM, it's clear he's leveled up

 

[Kwic]

Yeah, JDM is the man right now.
Dude is fun to watch.
Shows every other guy without heart how to do it on the ground that you just don't accept position on the bottom. Always scrambling, always trying to win, always trying to finish.

 

[Lee Danger]

I agree, Shavkat IMO, but they'll probably make the Islam fight - revenge fight (islam for Belal and JDM for Volk).

Perfectly believable, like Hulk Hogan winning the title in order to avenge his friend Brett Hart who's just lost the belt to Yokuzuna two minutes earlier.
Brett must have felt really comforted.

 

[Serge421]

I guarantee Belol won't be dancing next time he walks out to fight.

 

[davidlemonparty]

Champion mentality and absolutely elite preparation. Especially wild considering Australia is not a country where any form of grappling beyond tackling in Australian football or rugby is common

Lol bro this ain't the early 2000s
Australia has world class grapples and mixed martial artists. Just like all other countries nowadays.

Go show me the guy who out grapples Craig Jones, volk, Whittaker, JDM. Then even some of the lesser guys like Matthews, erceg, etc.
Then cross the pond to NZ (same talent pool) and there are another five examples

 

[svmr_db]

Here's hoping the fight against Islam is in Oz but nasty feeling gonna be Abu Dhabi in what the usual October slot.

Nah they can do JDM vs Islam in Australia & do Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 in Abu Dhabi.

 

[LetThemBleed]

Nah they can do JDM vs Islam in Australia & do Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 in Abu Dhabi.

Thought they were looking at Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 earlier than that?

 

[Conan the K-9]

Thought they were looking at Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 earlier than that?

They also have Dricus vs Scamzat, which is a fight that probably needs to be in the desert as one of the fighters can’t travel/work everywhere.

 

[svmr_db]

Thought they were looking at Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 earlier than that?

I think Ankalaev discussed the possibility of the fight happening in Chicago, I think it's up in the air currently whether the UFC holds a PPV in Chicago or Australia.

 

[rightfight777]

JDM is the style of fighter the UFC dreams of but also wishes he was a social media superstar. Personally I appreciate his straightforward humble attitude.