Oficial - Islam ducked Toppy

[andgonsil]

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

So not fighting a guy that isn't even a top contender in your division is "ducking"?

 

[Neck&Neck]

Why is Islam so scared of a little Toppy

 

[svmr_db]

Champions have to fight unranked lightweights?

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

since when does anyone get an immediate title shot with 1 defense lol

 

[MRT]

Maybe it is an unpopular opinion, and despite that I do want to see them fight...I agree with Islam.

One title defense at 145 does not equal immediate title shot at 155...I don't care who you beat or how.

I know Ilia did not vacate and move up to 'only' get a #1 contender fight, but IMHO that is what he should get.

 

[ultra321]

FFS... can the guy have one winning fight at the weight class before being handed a fucking title shot...
And no I don't agree with Volk, Connor, Izzy or any of the others being handed title shots either...
And Down with 90% of the instant rematch bullshit as well...

 

[Spam On Rye]

If he doesn't fight him he's ducking and if he does he's fighting midgets. I'm an MMA fan. MMA fans are gay.

 

[mkess101]

The problem with this isn't necessarily that he DOESN'T want to give Ilia an immediate title shot. The problem is...he's gotta fight SOMEONE. Yeah LW is still stacked but who is he willing to fight? Dana is pissed at Arman so I guess it's not him. Charles? I'm good with it, hopefully more competitive than last time. If they did Islam/Charles and then the #1 contender fight was Ilia/Arman it would be tough to complain.

 

[andgonsil]

Is this your goat? Running from a FW

 

[svmr_db]

Is this your goat? Running from a FW

Islam is in a "can't win" situation lol, he'll get shit on if he does or doesn't decide to fight a guy who has recently fought at featherweight.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

The problem with this isn't necessarily that he DOESN'T want to give Ilia an immediate title shot. The problem is...he's gotta fight SOMEONE. Yeah LW is still stacked but who is he willing to fight? Dana is pissed at Arman so I guess it's not him. Charles? I'm good with it, hopefully more competitive than last time. If they did Islam/Charles and then the #1 contender fight was Ilia/Arman it would be tough to complain.

Agreed. UFC wouldn't be in this predicament if they actually built-up multiple contenders and divisions as whole, though.

 

[flektarn]

If he fights Charles or Arman next, ok, I'm alright with it.
If it's fucking white-belt on the ground already had two title shots already Justin Gaethje next, go pound sand up your ass Islam and Ali.

 

[Orochimaru 大蛇丸]

If he fights Charles or Arman next, ok, I'm alright with it.
If it's fucking white-belt on the ground already had two title shots already Justin Gaethje next, go pound sand up your ass Islam and Ali.

Good point

Ilia even with no history at LW is a more meaningful win than Gaethje if Islam is worried about legacy

 

[andgonsil]

 

[andgonsil]

 

[PeterGriffin]

What has the FW done to earn a LW title shot?

Explain please.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

So not fighting a guy that isn't even a top contender in your division is "ducking"?

@andgonsil hates a specific type of fighter

Needless hater, doesn't need logic to be a critic

 

[andgonsil]

What has the FW done to earn a LW title shot?

Explain please.

Toppy is next McGregor

That's where the money is. The fans want this fight