Media RDR's thoughts on DDP vs. Khamzat after having trained with both.

[fortheo]

Should be timestamped, but cliffs:

• Leaning towards dricus because of the experience he (rdr) has training with both these guys
• Just doesn't see Khamzat finishing DDP early.
• Thinks DDP takes over in round 3,4 and 5 and edges it out
• Believes Dricus can hang with Khamzat on the ground even if taken down early.
• Hopes khamzat pulls out so that he can jump in.

Pretty interesting considering RDR himself is an absolute elite grappler in this division and still thinks Dricus can hang with Khamzat early.

 

[Aurelian]

I'd be interested in seeing the training footage of Reindeer against both these guys. But yeah, it feels like Dricus is being severely underrated of his chances surviving Khamzats early blitz.

 

[fortheo]

I'd be interested in seeing the training footage of Reindeer against both these guys. But yeah, it feels like Dricus is being severely underrated of his chances surviving Khamzats early blitz.

I'm a dricus fan, and I'm very worried about the first 7 minutes of this fight too. I think RDR trained with both guys a while ago, so I'm sure both fighters have improved since then. But I'm also sure RDR is still in a better place of knowledge to evaluate both guys than I am. I hope he is right, but won't be surprised at all if Khamzat gets a darce or something early.

 

[Aurelian]

I'm a dricus fan, and I'm very worried about the first 7 minutes of this fight too. I think RDR trained with both guys a while ago, so I'm sure both fighters have improved since then. But I'm also sure RDR is still in a better place of knowledge to evaluate both guys than I am. I hope he is right, but won't be surprised at all if Khamzat gets a darce or something early.

Looking back on the Brunson vs DDP fight it's kind of concerning, but Dricus is a dog who doesn't quit. Should be a good fight.

 

[Orochimaru 大蛇丸]

I see the fight going the same way if I had to bet on it

But for me it’s a 50/50 fight

 

[Mr.Maelstrom]

This fight could go any which way, we might see these 2 spill out of the cage before it's all said and done.
Definitely the most compelling fight of the year to me

 

[mkess101]

Should be timestamped, but cliffs:

• Leaning towards dricus because of the experience he (rdr) has training with both these guys
• Just doesn't see Khamzat finishing DDP early.
• Thinks DDP takes over in round 3,4 and 5 and edges it out
• Believes Dricus can hang with Khamzat on the ground even if taken down early.
• Hopes khamzat pulls out so that he can jump in.

Pretty interesting considering RDR himself is an absolute elite grappler in this division and still thinks Dricus can hang with Khamzat early.

RDR is a very good grappler. Khamzat is a generational grappler. There's a gap in ability there. Maybe some don't want to admit it, but it's there.

 

[Koro_11]

I'm really hoping Dricus pulls this off. He's beat two douchebags in a row and there is no bigger douche than Chimaev so I hope that brings the best out of DDP again.

Plus Chimaev losing makes it logical to put him in vs Costa next.

 

[fortheo]

RDR is a very good grappler. Khamzat is a generational grappler. There's a gap in ability there. Maybe some don't want to admit it, but it's there.

Khamzat is the better wrestler by a mile. Submission grappling though I'd favor RDR.

 

[Vampire life]

RDR is a very good grappler. Khamzat is a generational grappler. There's a gap in ability there. Maybe some don't want to admit it, but it's there.

He couldn’t even out grapple burns and he’s a welterweight

 

[DougieJones]

This fight could go any which way, we might see these 2 spill out of the cage before it's all said and done.
Definitely the most compelling fight of the year to me

Like the chicken fight from Family Guy, the end of the 5th horn sounds and they just ignore it and keep fighting, thru the arena and into the streets lol

 

[DougieJones]

RDR is a very good grappler. Khamzat is a generational grappler. There's a gap in ability there. Maybe some don't want to admit it, but it's there.

"Generational" lmao

 

[Khaosan]

Put him in a body bag DDP!

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

nobody learns. many people keep underestimating DDP based on how everything LOOKS but they completely ignore the RESULTS or chalk it up to luck. when you're winning as much as he is and FINISHING the majority of the fights it's not luck, he's a fuckin beast.

 

[USA!USA!]

DDP is gonna gain a lot of people's respect with this next one

Crazy to me people are still doubting him.. he's one of the most badass guys in the sport

I get Khamzat is the bogeyman of the divsion, but people act like he is going to walk through DDP which is nuts

RDR knows whats up

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

RDR is a very good grappler. Khamzat is a generational grappler. There's a gap in ability there. Maybe some don't want to admit it, but it's there.

maybe it's you not admitting that DDP is a beast everywhere and there's more to MMA than wrestling. you literally have a guy who TRAINED WITH BOTH telling you he thinks DDP can hang with Khamzat and you're over here from your couch "wElL aCkChUaLLy"

generational grappler could barely hold on to short notice Usman and little Giblert. Khamzat is good, but you're acting like he has the equivalent of the touch of death in striking for grappling, and it's already proven untrue.

 

[biscuitsbrah]

I still remember when Dricus pulled mount twice lol. Obviously he’s improved a lot since then, because the striking won’t even be close

 

[The Legendary Scarface]

So excited for this one. After Islam - Ilia this is the best fight the UFC can make right now.

 

[Guy LeDouche]

"Generational" lmao

I fuckin laughed at that too.
Holy shit the hyperbole of that statement.
These Khamzat fans are getting ridiculous

 

[ImWalterHobbs]

DDP is becoming my favorite fighter but, I’m quite concerned about this one. Would love the see Khamzat humbled though.