There's nothing for Islam in LW right now

[PulsingJones]

Islam says he'll fight anyone, but as a fan, it sucks that the top ten are basically all guys he beat before, or people coming off of loses.

The only one who seems like a threat is Topuria, but he's another FW who's even lower on the greatness scale than Volk who Islam defeated twice... A win over him not only doesn't add to Islam's legacy, but some will argue it hinders it. "Oh he just beat a second FW", etc...

He should just move up and beat Belal

 

[tritestill]

Islam is a generational talent who went on this long streak, because his mentor was also a generational talent in the same weight class. Islam wants 170 belt, but Belal there and if Belal defeats Shavkat, Islam for sure not moving up and I think Shavkat dog walks Islam if they have to fight. The fight is with Arman, but looks like Arman missed his shot and needs to fight someone else now.

 

[Elegant]

Lots of people seem to think Islam beats Pereira

I'd say give Islam to Jiri as a title eliminator and to see if he can hang at that size

 

[balkanbomber85]

Except to beat at least one real nr1 or nr2 LW contender. You know, that would be awesome!

All this „nothing left for him BS“ is pure theoretical bla bla when dude has not defended against one single top lw contender. In this sport you dont get theoretical wins added to your record just because your fans dont see how anyone could beat you in near future. You have to walk the walk.

 

[PulsingJones]

Except to beat at least one real nr1 or nr2 LW contender. You know, that would be awesome!

All this „nothing left for him BS“ is pure theoretical bla bla when dude has not defended against one single top lw contender. In this sport you dont get theoretical wins added to your record just because your fans dont see how anyone could beat you in near future. You have to walk the walk.

The nr1 and nr2 are both guys he beat before. He especially trampled over Oliveira with ease.

Then they got their rematches and they pulled out because a scratch/back pain. Who else is there? Gamrot? Lost. Gaethje? Lost. Chandler? Lost. Dariush? Lost. Holloway? Lost and a FW.

The rest Islam has beaten.

 

[15089371]

Islam is a generational talent who went on this long streak, because his mentor was also a generational talent in the same weight class. Islam wants 170 belt, but Belal there and if Belal defeats Shavkat, Islam for sure not moving up and I think Shavkat dog walks Islam if they have to fight. The fight is with Arman, but looks like Arman missed his shot and needs to fight someone else now.

Not easily but Islam beats Shavkat.

 

[Ladron4sherdog]

The nr1 and nr2 are both guys he beat before. He especially trampled over Oliveira with ease.

Then they got their rematches and they pulled out because a scratch/back pain. Who else is there? Gamrot? Lost. Gaethje? Lost. Chandler? Lost. Dariush? Lost. Holloway? Lost and a FW.

The rest Islam has beaten.

Yup. And he can't keep waiting while each pulls out before they're scheduled to fight him, out of fear.
Goatachev needs to go to WW and win his 2nd belt.

 

[Dirty Frank]

Except to beat at least one real nr1 or nr2 LW contender. You know, that would be awesome!

All this „nothing left for him BS“ is pure theoretical bla bla when dude has not defended against one single top lw contender. In this sport you dont get theoretical wins added to your record just because your fans dont see how anyone could beat you in near future. You have to walk the walk.

There is nothing more theoretical blather than saying Islam hasn't beaten any top LW contender. Scratch that - there is nothing more nonsensical and delusional than saying utter, unadulterated bullshit like that.

 

[15089371]

The Arman fight is still a rematch that needs to happen, but he did kinda blew his shot and might lose that if something else comes up and might need to fight again. And the if Topuria beats a top 5 contender and impresses that's definitely a viable fight also. Yes he's lower on the FW goat scale than Max and Volk, but in terms of actually being better, he knocked them both out one after the other, so the "GOAT" doesn't have much meaning here.

That being said, yes if those 2 are too far in time from happening, indeed he should definitely go for a shot at 170. I understand they're friends, but it's not like they're brothers like he is with the Nurmagomedovs

 

[Tweak896]

Everyone complains about Islam vs FWs, but the biggest names at LW are a fight or 2 from retirement. I think it's a foregone conclusion Islam beats Gaethje/Chandler/Olivera/Darius/Hooker.

Maybe Gamrot might pose a challenge? But even then that's a stretch and Gamrot can't seem to even get to earning a title shot.

It Islam can't get WW title fight just keep feeding him LWs to break the record more. When Silva cleared the division they gave him random guys who never deserved the titleshot.

 

[Fossor]

Islam should be abolished.

 

[Dana's Moonface]

Except to beat at least one real nr1 or nr2 LW contender. You know, that would be awesome!

All this „nothing left for him BS“ is pure theoretical bla bla when dude has not defended against one single top lw contender. In this sport you dont get theoretical wins added to your record just because your fans dont see how anyone could beat you in near future. You have to walk the walk.

If the top contenders would stop pulling out due to fear, he would have them on his resume

Dry your eyes bigot

 

[Dana's Moonface]

There is nothing more theoretical blather than saying Islam hasn't beaten any top LW contender. Scratch that - there is nothing more nonsensical and delusional than saying utter, unadulterated bullshit like that.

He hates Muslims, sad really

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Except to beat at least one real nr1 or nr2 LW contender. You know, that would be awesome!

All this „nothing left for him BS“ is pure theoretical bla bla when dude has not defended against one single top lw contender. In this sport you dont get theoretical wins added to your record just because your fans dont see how anyone could beat you in near future. You have to walk the walk.

Who is there?

#1 Islam was going to fight Arman (again) and Arman pulled out.
#2 Islam was going to fight Oliveira (again) and Oliveira pulled out.
#3 somehow is Justin.. who was embarrased in his last fight
#4 is Dustin who Islam just beat
#5 is Max who was KTFOed in his last one
#6 is Hooker.. Islam smoked him.
#7 Chandler.. LOL..


I want Islam to stay at LW but there is not a clear cut contender. He could beat Arman and Oliveira again until something is sorted out and a contender appears.

 

[Simple Southerner]

Lol at him thinking he can beat ddp
At least he admitted poatan '" might be too much" lol

 

[Ladron4sherdog]

If the top contenders would stop pulling out due to fear, he would have them on his resume

Dry your eyes bigot

I'm a Christian but people like that guy are pure poison. Never understand how someone's existence can be consumed with hatred of other people due to skin color, religion etc whatever the case may be.

 

[VinceArch]

Lots of people seem to think Islam beats Pereira

Ali and Javier aren't 'lots of people.'

 

[AMAZINGUFC]

Islam says he'll fight anyone, but as a fan, it sucks that the top ten are basically all guys he beat before, or people coming off of loses.

The only one who seems like a threat is Topuria, but he's another FW who's even lower on the greatness scale than Volk who Islam defeated twice... A win over him not only doesn't add to Islam's legacy, but some will argue it hinders it. "Oh he just beat a second FW", etc...

He should just move up and beat Belal

Some fights I'd like to se:

ARMAN TSARUKYAN
MATEUSZ GAMROT
CHARLES OLIVEIRA
RAFAEL FIZIEV

 

[Dana's Moonface]

I'm a Christian but people like that guy are pure poison. Never understand how someone's existence can be consumed with hatred of other people due to skin color, religion etc whatever the case may be.

I'm a Catholic
I agree

I remember him calling me a fake Christian because I like khabib and hate on bigots. Like WTF??

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

Ali and Javier aren't 'lots of people.'

that guy just makes up imaginary arguments to shit on dagestanis, he's a clown