More Russian Champs coming over from Bellator

[Poirierfan]

Glad it wasn't lost

I just watched his new movie on Netflix, it's not bad.

 

[Yellowcrab]

Now that USADA will be replaced, it's indeed the right time to come

Too bad some of them weren't bold enough to come when USADA was still relevant.

 

[wwkirk]

Vadim Nemkov and Usman Nurmagomedov.

LHW and LW belts holders will be in jeopardy.

Islam might have to go to 170 to avoid collision with a fellow Dagestani.

Very soon, a list of UFC champions:
HW: Sergei Pavlovich
LHW: Vadim Nemkov
MW: Khamzat Chimaev
WW: Islam Makhachev
LW: Usman Nurmagomedov
FW: Movsar Evloev
BW: Umar Nurmagomedov

If Bellator loses its champs, what good is purchasing it?

 

[Still Holdin]

2023 USADA FIRED, ALSO USUALLY UNUSUAL RISE OF RUSSIAN CHAMPIONS

2024 WADA HIRED, FALL OF RUSSIAN CHAMPIONS AND PROSPECTS

 

[Greg House]

Lol, I remember when it was going to be Yan, Islam, Chimaev, and Ankalaev.

Time flies from hypothetical Russian champ to hypothetical Russian champ.

Don't forget Zabit at 145 and Askarov at 125. Those guys must have been champs already because they are not longer in the UFC

 

[TheRealWill]

He easily beats Edwards

I don't think anyone beats Edwards easily.

He's really good at defensive wrestling. Very good in the clinch. Of course he has super technical striking. Islam could win, but I'd probably favor Leon actually.

 

[eddi]

The ufc got spies in all gyms and managers in their pockets, they can pick a short notice + injury time + bad matchup to knockoff any of tholese guys so that they never touch a belt, and push their marketable fighters with easier fights

 

[Greg House]

That s going to trigger a bunch of people here but the former Soviet Union is just better at combat sports in general.

Then prove it already. You guys have been saying that for over 10 years and no champs outside of Khabib and islam. What is taking so long?

 

[storeybuckle]

Vadim Nemkov and Usman Nurmagomedov.

LHW and LW belts holders will be in jeopardy.

Islam might have to go to 170 to avoid collision with a fellow Dagestani.

Very soon, a list of UFC champions:
HW: Sergei Pavlovich
LHW: Vadim Nemkov
MW: Khamzat Chimaev
WW: Islam Makhachev
LW: Usman Nurmagomedov
FW: Movsar Evloev
BW: Umar Nurmagomedov

This makes me think of the Russia Top Team days in Pride (albeit not as successful)! I thought the Russians would’ve made it to the UFC much sooner

 

[KBE6EKCTAH_CCP]

Then prove it already. You guys have been saying that for over 10 years and no champs outside of Khabib and islam. What is taking so long?

Not just MMA but wrestling and judo too.

 

[ViD]

Chimaev if he wants to be champ gotta do it fast otherwise that cardio isnt gonna hold up. Islam might beat Edwards but dont see him beating Shavkat. Ankalev too busy crying and being a goof to win belt. Sergei well lets see what happens in deep waters.

I have seen these type of threads for US and Brazillian fighters. They never happen. And so far lets not forget the only champs have been Abdulmanap boys.

Petr Yan?

 

[ViD]

Since when Russians like Kavkaz people from Dagestan, Chechnya etc.? <45>

I don’t know, they’re currently in trenches next to each other, that will make them love each other

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

I'm not sure, but I think TS likes Russian fighters.

I think he likes Russian vodka a little much

 

[mjfan23]

I don’t think Islam beats Edwards. Nemkov should be favoured over any lhw, Usman vs Islam if they are willing to fight would be a great scrap

 

[magpie878]

Usman Nurm would never fight Islam …
and thankfully
as good as Usman is - he’s a decision machine like khabib was
Islam is finishing fights

To be fair, Khabib finished his last three fights. And 5 of his final 7.

Islam has finished 6 of last 7. 1 of last 2, both against Volkanovski.

 

[Jinx_AA]

Usman Nurm would never fight Islam …

Usman Nurmagomedov has finished 14 of his 18 wins.

Regional finishes aren’t impressive - they’re expected

He’s finished 1 of his last 4 if im recalling correctly - and it was agajnst a very old benson Henderson.

 

[Ace70 V2]

PFL is buying Bellator AFAIK so their contracts with them will likely stand.

Can PFL afford all those contracts? I know they will have to cut a large chunk, wether it's pfl or bellator guys.some of those bloated contracts will need to be cut as well.

 

[WallNStallToeStomper]

Being with women is for poofs

a real manly man likes manly men broski

 

[ferrisjso]

Lol, I remember when it was going to be Yan, Islam, Chimaev, and Ankalaev.

Time flies from hypothetical Russian champ to hypothetical Russian champ.

The worst fighter on that list actually won a belt.

 

[ferrisjso]

Bellator folding, I’m sure their next stop is UFC, where else ?

The anti trust situation means the UFC will try to allow PFL to exist as a competitor and not take Bellators roster if they fold. Not that they won't take anyone but I expect most of Bellators big names to go to other orgs.