Prime Usman vs DDP

[TerraRayzing]

Is it weird that I think this fight is actually competitive and Prime Usman has a good chance? At his peak, Usman was scary strong, had cardio for days and would pressure the fuck out of guy without fear. That KO changed him but Prime Usman could have been a tough fight for DDP. Size difference and DDP would be the favorite but I think Usman would have a decent shot too.

 

[fortheo]

I'd favor DDP. Prime usman wasn't a big KO threat unless you were a former lightweight, wasn't a big submission threat either, and I don't see him wall n stalling DDP the way he did to many others. Ddp would work him on the feet in my opinion.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Might be competitive in the wrestling, but DDP has the better (albeit weird looking) striking arsenal, with more power. He would likely piece Usman up once the wrestling canceled out.

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

DDP destroys any version of Usman, the most overrated champion in modern history. Woodley had a better title reign.

 

[TerraRayzing]

DDP destroys any version of Usman, the most overrated champion in modern history. Woodley had a better title reign.

How?? Woodley had one impressive title defense and that was against fucking Till.
Usman was impressive vs Colby, Burns and that KO of Masvidal was great too.

 

[jko1355]

Yeah... I think Usman is a good fighter.... I don't think this works out well for him... his striking was a lot worse than I think you remember it because he Knocked out Masvidal and Burns... Burns is a 5 ft 9 grappler and Jorge was open to the strikes due to a fear of the grappling.

DDP will not be afraid of Usmans wrestling... Dricus is freaky strong and athletic.. I don't think Usman will be able to not be the stronger guy like he was at 170... his style kind of required him being the bigger stronger guy... as he did not have a blast double leg takedown to get dudes down.. he kind of just made them tired on the fence.

 

[Ruv]

This fight can still happen in 2025. I posted this in a thread about the 4 African Kings in the UFC reddit today.

I am going to book it WWE style. It works since both UFC and WWE are under the TKO banner. And bald boy Dana does his own WWE style match making nowadays too.

Old man Kamaru wins one fight at MW against a top 10 guy before the end of 2024 and mentions post fight that he wants one last shot at gold before he retires.

DDP submits Philly shell Strickland in their December 2024 rematch.

UFC announces in the Spring of 2024 they will do a show in South Africa.

Kamaru vs. DDP - Career vs. Title - Headlines the UFC PPV in South Africa.

 

[TerraRayzing]

This fight can still happen in 2025. I posted this in a thread about the 4 African Kings in the UFC reddit today.

I am going to book it WWE style. It works since both UFC and WWE are under the TKO banner. And bald boy Dana does his own WWE style match making nowadays too.

Old man Kamaru wins one fight at MW against a top 10 guy before the end of 2024 and mentions post fight that he wants one last shot at gold before he retires.

DDP submits Philly shell Strickland in their December 2024 rematch.

UFC announces in the Spring of 2024 they will do a show in South Africa.

Kamaru vs. DDP - Career vs. Title - Headlines the UFC PPV in South Africa.

Before DDP can KO Usman, the lights go out and bah gawd, it's Francis Ngannou in the cage!

 

[laleggenda27]

DDP quite easily. Usman's wrestling style would be difficult to implement against high-end MWs. Wrestling when you're the bigger, stronger guy is VERY different than wrestling guys who are bigger and stronger than you.

 

[Cowboy Kurt Angle]

Dricus clears Usman in the striking department, Usman was a strong good wrestler, that had moments where he looked good on the feet

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

DDP via KO or submission. Too big, too strong, too well rounded.

 

[humdizzle]

Usman beat strickland back in the day, they were both before their prime though.

but today no... usman does not give ddp any issues

 

[ExitLUPin]

Dricus walks around heavier than Jiri. He may not be the tallest MW but he is a UNIT.

Kamaru doesnt have a path to win. He is a better wrestler but he has no finishing ability on the ground he is a control guy no submissions and GNP is mid.

At best Kamaru gets Dricus down a few times but Dricus is the better striker, has more power and if anyone gets a sub its Dricus. Dricus finishes the fight.