RDA couldn't, what makes you think Ferguson will?

[The Beast Within]

what makes you guys think that ferguson will be able to sub khabib? RDA 3rd degree BJJ black belt got dominated on the ground, is ferguson BJJ better than RDA BJJ?

 

[DyinHawaiian]

RDA's ground game is only good on top.

Ferguson not only avoids getting taken down, but presents better striking and a more advanced bottom game than RDA.

 

[Sgt Smith]

Scrambles like this will definitely help Tony. Can he pull them off against Khabib? I don't know?

 

[pjswmkj]

Rda probably viewed successful grappling as avoiding khabib's grappling and getting the finish on the feet, whereas tony's idea of successful grappling will be engaging it with sub attempts

 

[Toco]

Scrambles like this will definitely help Tony. Can he pull them off against Khabib? I don't know?

ha, ferguson is crazy

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

RDA hasn't seemed too active with his submissions in UFC, he rarely goes for them for some reason, but Ferguson always goes for submission attempts in all his fights. I think Ferguson will tap Khabib out but I think it will be that he has rocked and dropped Khabib on the feet and then submitted him when he is hurt.

 

[skombolis]

Tony has a much more dangerous game standing. Nobody is going to have an easy fight against Khabib but I think the style give a him a better shot. And he has good subs and TD defense so he's not without weapons in the grappling department.

 

[Ido GOATal]

I didn't like that dirty kick to Barbozas face from Ferguson in their fight, I felt it changed the course of the fight, I'm not saying Barboza would have won but he was definitely finding his rhythm.

 

[subhuman trash]

Yes, let's ignore striking for some reason, and view subs as the only way to win this fight. Strange thread since I've barely seen anyone talking about Tony subbing Khabib. If he wins, it'll be his striking that does the job.

 

[jk7707]

Tony is dangerous. But the determining factor with Khabib will be his health. He's been pretty much constantly injured since he dominated RDA. If he comes back near the same form that he was for that fight I think he'll dominate Tony. But that's not a guarantee considering the injuries he's suffered.

 

[The-AxeMurderer]

Ring rust?

 

[emog1]

El Cockroach says he has high level wrestling
Problem is he is the only one who thinks that

Khabib by domination nation

 

[Wizzlebiz]

Yes, let's ignore striking for some reason, and view subs as the only way to win this fight. Strange thread since I've barely seen anyone talking about Tony subbing Khabib. If he wins, it'll be his striking that does the job.

There was a vid with ferg claiming sub. Thats where this is coming from

 

[Edsonbarboza1]

Khabib will have sex with him and theres nothing he can do about it.

 

[10mm]

We have yet to see Kbob fight since the new iv bans and the strict ped testing. If he truly and naturally has the bear strength he has shown in the past, Tony will have his hands full. Tony has a long reach and good subs.

 

[subhuman trash]

There was a vid with ferg claiming sub. Thats where this is coming from

I don't think he'll get the sub but Ferguson is a unique guy when it comes down to it. He moves like some weird creature. He kind of reminds me of Dominick Cruz in that. Will be interesting. I still think this is the best currently announced upcoming UFC card. Overall, a lot of good matchups.

 

[Maladroit]

barrel rolls

 

[rjmbrd]

1) huge layoff
2) multiple knee surgeries (are knees important in wrestling?)
3) styles make fights


Khabib might look awesome or he might look like he's rusty and less athletic. Tony has been keeping busy and getting sharper.

The Khabib that beat RDA is a problem for everybody. Who knows if we see that guy again.

 

[12ga.]

Bigger Stronger and A+ wrestling I think causes big problems for Khabibs dream of a ground game. And Khabib gets fucked up at range again due to bigger longer Ferguson.

 

[Koro11]

While I dislike both fighters personalities, for the sake of exciting mma I hope Ferguson finds a way to beat that wet blanket.

I dont think Tony is as good as RDA, but they're not exactly the same type of fighter, and styles make fights. Plus Khabib has been out for a long time, so I'm hoping that will work against him... interesting fight.