The only answer to Merab is prime Dillasnake on EPO and maximum Clean Juice

[prime_lobov]

Cardio via EPO to match Merab’s pace. All-American wrestling to combat Merab’s takedowns. Power in his punches from actual strength gained from Clean Juice. Unfortunately this person doesn’t exist in the current Bantamweight divsion, so we’re stuck with the worst state of the division ever.

 

[RoyJonesJr]

Nah

Prime Frankie

Ill throw in Prime Aldo but I truly believe we never saw Aldo reach his prime despite beating all the best guys... Too many injuries, stopped using his best weapon

 

[prime_lobov]

Nah

Prime Frankie

Ill throw in Prime Aldo but I truly believe we never saw Aldo reach his prime despite beating all the best guys... Too many injuries, stopped using his best weapon

Prime Aldo was at 145. Frankie arguably, but he didn’t have the physicality or power of Dillashaw. Merab would decision him.

 

[MindGamingMantis]

Joe felt similarly in the post fight commentary. How do you keep his pace? I'm not gonna say PEDs, but if he ever popped, I would not be surprised.

 

[prime_lobov]

Joe felt similarly in the post fight commentary. How do you keep his pace? I'm not gonna say PEDs, but if he ever popped, I would not be surprised.

Nate Diaz said it best

 

[Joshua Judd]

I’m going with prime Cruz, his whole game was lateral movement and getting a couple shots off while moving backwards. I think he could out point him.

 

[prime_lobov]

I’m going with prime Cruz, his whole game was lateral movement and getting a couple shots off while moving backwards. I think he could out point him.

Cruz would get wrestlefucked as soon as Merab gets his hands on him. Similar to O’Malley.

 

[Pain4Pain]

Cardio via EPO to match Merab’s pace. All-American wrestling to combat Merab’s takedowns. Power in his punches from actual strength gained from Clean Juice. Unfortunately this person doesn’t exist in the current Bantamweight divsion, so we’re stuck with the worst state of the division ever.

Don't be dramatic. Merab's resume > TJ's. Look it up.

Cruz is another tough stylistic matchup too, but these "prime Fedor vs current HW champ" style threads should be put to rest.

 

[Joshua Judd]

Don’t get me wrong I don’t think it would be a wash for Cruz, but I think it would look similar to round 2 tonight where Sean’s movement was on point.

 

[Fedor Fan]

Cruz would get wrestlefucked as soon as Merab gets his hands on him. Similar to O’Malley.

No way. Cruz outgrappled Mighty Mouse.



Much better wrestling than Sean.

 

[prime_lobov]

Don't be dramatic. Merab's resume > TJ's. Look it up.

Cruz is another tough stylistic matchup too, but these "prime Fedor vs current HW champ" style threads should be put to rest.

Nah Merab’s resume is massively overrated. All over the hill guys and then 2x Sean, who is the absolute perfect matchup for Merab. His best win is Umar.

 

[Aurelian]

In their PRIME?

Aljo and Cejudo would give him a run for his money.

Fuck it, you know what, even though he's a division lower I'd give a prime Mighty Mouse a chance too with how well rounded and intelligent he is.

 

[SuwoopBangin]

In their PRIME?

Aljo and Cejudo would give him a run for his money.

Fuck it, you know what, even though he's a division lower I'd give a prime Mighty Mouse a chance too with how well rounded and intelligent he is.

he would throw DJ around like a baby

 

[Pierce 34]

Cody garbrandt? He was legit before his chin went

 

[Supasalta3000]

I think Umar can beat him with some adjustments their firs fight was very close

 

[mister piscadinha]

prime dillashaw was the fastest most skilled BW i've ever saw in my life


they will NEVER make me hate TJ man, he was the shit

him vs merab would be some dragon ball Z shit

 

[bigfootsbreath]

I’m going with prime Cruz, his whole game was lateral movement and getting a couple shots off while moving backwards. I think he could out point him.

Cruz is so overrated. His footwork is trash, dude just circles or does a figure 8. Sloppy ass striking to boot. Too bad the division was weak back then.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

I agree with TS. I think an EPO enhanced prime Snake would be tough for Merab.