Silly narrative that Dustin gave Islam his toughest fight

[JustBleed69]

I've heard a few people spout this narrative & I'm just not sure where it comes from; Dustin had one moment that entire fight and it was when he split Islam's brow open. He also showed some good anti-wrestling/ grappling, however, being good defensively doesn't score you offense; Dustin got beat up & out struck every round of that fight & then ultimately finished.

And don't misconstrue this as some veiled Dustin hate thread; Dustin is one of my all-time favourite fighters, easy HOF material, & the best UFC fighter to never win an undisputed belt, but Volk gave Islam the toughest fight in their first meeting by far, not Dustin.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Volk

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Yeah I'm not sure how anyone could say it wasn't Volk. Weird take from these people

 

[The Bloody Nine]

What people?

 

[JustBleed69]

What people?

I haven't been keeping a tab on them, but there are plenty. I've seen it on here and from various media members.

 

[The Bloody Nine]

I haven't been keeping a tab on them, but there are plenty. I've seen it on here and from various media members.

I haven't. Name and shame.

 

[RockyLockridge]

I've heard a few people spout this narrative & I'm just not sure where it comes from; Dustin had one moment that entire fight and it was when he split Islam's brow open. He also showed some good anti-wrestling/ grappling, however, being good defensively doesn't score you offense; Dustin got beat up & out struck every round of that fight & then ultimately finished.

And don't misconstrue this as some veiled Dustin hate thread; Dustin is one of my all-time favourite fighters, easy HOF material, & the best UFC fighter to never win an undisputed belt, but Volk gave Islam the toughest fight in their first meeting by far, not Dustin.

I think you could view it at 2-2 going into the 5th. A lot of people will tell you volk only won round 5.

 

[Karate Kid]

it wasn't a tough fight at all.

dustin is in the camp similar to Gaetje to Rountree to people of this ilk where a certain type of men absolutely love supporting the underdog where their emotions highlight the tiniest things that underdog does, against the top dog.

frequent mentions are the cut Islam had to when Dustin pulled up his shorts in the middle of a firefight to any cherrypicking him.

Islam finished him way too late I agree but the narrative Dustin gave him a good fight is nonsense.

 

[JustBleed69]

I haven't. Name and shame.

Good for you I guess?

 

[richardjohnson]

it wasn't a tough fight at all.

dustin is in the camp similar to Gaetje to Rountree to people of this ilk where a certain type of men absolutely love supporting the underdog where their emotions highlight the tiniest things that underdog does, against the top dog.

frequent mentions are the cut Islam had to when Dustin pulled up his shorts in the middle of a firefight to any cherrypicking him.

Islam finished him way too late I agree but the narrative Dustin gave him a good fight is nonsense.

Pretty funny that the shorts thing even is/was a talking point. “He took him down instead of letting him pull up his shorts for the 400th time, what a bitch!”.

 

[The XL]

Volk was clearly Islams toughest fight

 

[Chubi]

Islam outboxed Dustin thanks to the danger of his wrestling.

 

[Hymen Crusher]

Sure seemed like a tough fight. Maybe not his toughest but it wasnt moicano

 

[NicholasJBasile]

I've heard a few people spout this narrative & I'm just not sure where it comes from; Dustin had one moment that entire fight and it was when he split Islam's brow open. He also showed some good anti-wrestling/ grappling, however, being good defensively doesn't score you offense; Dustin got beat up & out struck every round of that fight & then ultimately finished.

And don't misconstrue this as some veiled Dustin hate thread; Dustin is one of my all-time favourite fighters, easy HOF material, & the best UFC fighter to never win an undisputed belt, but Volk gave Islam the toughest fight in their first meeting by far, not Dustin.

By no means was Dustin even close to winning that fight imo, and I say that as a fan of Poirier

 

[JKS]

I'd be very surprised to see anyone say he gave Islam his toughest fight, clearly it was Volk during the title run. Or Arman/Wade in his early fights. Dusting gave him a tough fight no doubt, not toughest.

 

[Benoitthegr8]

Poirier never had Islam in danger during the 4 1/2 rounds, zero knockdowns or takedowns, no submission attempts during Dustin’s 30 seconds of control time. The only trouble Dustin had Mak in was the pre-fight sleeplessness and nightmare of becoming the victim of a jump the gilly meme.

 

[JustBleed69]

I'd be very surprised to see anyone say he gave Islam his toughest fight, clearly it was Volk during the title run. Or Arman/Wade in his early fights. Dusting gave him a tough fight no doubt, not toughest.

Saw one of the mods say it recently. Also now remembered hearing Luke Thomas say it and some other media guys.

 

[MichiganMMA1978]

Obviously his toughest fight was Adriano Martins

 

[markg171]

Pretty sure Martins who KO'd him was his toughest fight

 

[Goat Poster]

Pantoja knocked him out and left him drooling on the floor.