This whole Poatan to HW thing

[Nabs]

Is dumb at this point IMO. Let's stop acting like excited teenagers who believe in make believe.

Let's not mess up a good thing and lose one of the best thing that has happened to the LHW division in years.

Poatan has a lot of work to do in the division (Ankalaev, Hill rematch, dope matchups like Roundtree if he can put some wins together, possibly Izzy trilogy if he'd nut up, etc.) to cement himself as one of the greatest, and he could use some of that time also to continue to work on his wrestling.

The UFC is already thin on stars. The way to build them is let them destroy opposition within their division, THEN move up and challenge each other. When Conor went up to challenge for a 2nd belt, although he had not defended his belt, he had gone on a tear within the division and there was no clear #1 contender aside from doing a rematch with Aldo.

Let both Poatan and Aspinall continue to build their legend and star up before we rush them into dimming each other's light. I understand Poatan is short on time being 36, but if he's not even ready for Blayde's wrestling, he sure will not see Bones. It'll just be a cash grab for Jones.

Let's not mess up a good thing boys. Poatan bless.

 

[Chomsky Honk]

I just want to see Alex pushed to his limit of what he's capable of and see what comes out of it. The dude just can't seem to stop winning.

Jones
Ankalaev
Aspinall
Ngannou

^ These are the only fights I'm interested in seeing Alex in next, everyone else his size has either already been beaten or has more work to do.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Is dumb at this point IMO. Let's stop acting like excited teenagers who believe in make believe.

Let's not mess up a good thing and lose one of the best thing that has happened to the LHW division in years.

Poatan has a lot of work to do (Ankalaev, Hill rematch, dope matchups like Roundtree if he can put some wins together, possibly Izzy trilogy if he'd nut up, etc.) in the division to cement himself as one of the greatest and he could use some of that time also to continue to work on his wrestling.

The UFC is already thin on stars. The way to build them is let them destroy opposition within their division, THEN move up and challenge each other. When Conor went up to challenge for a 2nd belt, although he had not defended his belt, he had gone on a tear within the division and there was no clear #1 contender aside from doing a rematch with Aldo.

Let both Poatan and Aspinall continue to build their legend and star up before we rush them into dimming each other's light. I understand Poatan is short on time being 36, but if he's not even ready for Blayde's wrestling, he sure will not see Bones. It'll just be a cash grab for Jones.

Let's not mess up a good thing boy. Poatan bless.

Haha, this guy thinks Alex needs to do a Hill rematch. Also, Izzy growing some nuts and Khalil finally getting wins over decently ranked people both require hope and time.

Ank is just the only challenger in sight right now

 

[linvillegorge]

Jones isn't fighting anyone but washed up Stipe. Given that, the fight we all want to see at HW is Aspinall vs. Poatan.

 

[markg171]

He’s 235lbs. Let him.

 

[theaustrianoak]

Why does he need a Hill rematch? That wasn't a coin toss, razor close decision.

Hill didn't hold the belt long, hasn't done shit since losing it and the fight wasn't close

 

[Nabs]

He’s 235lbs. Let him.

Every proper LHW is at least btw 220-240 though. Nothing special there.

 

[orca]

ank vs poatan
jones vs stipe

winner gets to fight at HW

 

[Nabs]

Why does he need a Hill rematch? That wasn't a coin toss, razor close decision.

Hill didn't hold the belt long, hasn't done shit since losing it and the fight wasn't close

I obviously mean, if Hill can have a couple of good wins.

 

[Mammothman]

If he destroys Ankalaev the same way he destroyed Jiri then the HW strap should be next .

 

[andgonsil]

I think Jailton is the worst match up for Pereira

 

[kkthx]

Ah yeah world beater, multiple time decorated champion JAMAHAL HILL needs a rematch.

Come the fuck on now.

 

[Tweak896]

It's dumb to rematch Hill just because he was a former champ. Wasting Pereira's time. All he has at LHW is Ankalaev and Rountree (if Rountree can beat a top guy). Izzy probably moves up if Pereira gets old, he has his own shit to handle at MW before thinking about that.

 

[Xoleth]

Is dumb at this point IMO. Let's stop acting like excited teenagers who believe in make believe.

Let's not mess up a good thing and lose one of the best thing that has happened to the LHW division in years.

Poatan has a lot of work to do in the division (Ankalaev, Hill rematch, dope matchups like Roundtree if he can put some wins together, possibly Izzy trilogy if he'd nut up, etc.) to cement himself as one of the greatest, and he could use some of that time also to continue to work on his wrestling.

He needs to fight Ankalaev.

Hill needs a win... at least.

Rountree shouldn't be something to worry. Seems an easy target for Alex.

 

[CroCopsLHK]

It's weird to say Alex has cleaned out the LHW division. But that's a desolate place to be

- Hill and Jiri already punched their tickets out
- Jan is MIA and a rematch isn't quite worrented
- Ankalaev is the only valuable contender and he hasn't done shit since his two fights with Walker

So it's a matter of where you want to see Alex. He has a chance to make history and go down as the GOAT with three titles. He is about to be 37 and he's even said he doesn't know how long he will be fighting

So really. Who do you want to see him fight???

 

[Nobru]

audience, sales

make a poll. Ank or say Gane/Volkov next

I bet Gane or Volkov wins by a large margin.

 

[Nabs]

He needs to fight Ankalaev.

Hill needs a win... at least.

Rountree shouldn't be something to worry. Seems an easy target for Alex.

True, but not every contender had anything for Anderson during his reign either. People like Okami were no match for him, but he still needed to clear the division. That's all I'm saying.

 

[Nabs]

It's weird to say Alex has cleaned out the LHW division. But that's a desolate place to be

- Hill and Jiri already punched their tickets out
- Jan is MIA and a rematch isn't quite worrented
- Ankalaev is the only valuable contender and he hasn't done shit since his two fights with Walker

So it's a matter of where you want to see Alex. He has a chance to make history and go down as the GOAT with three titles. He is about to be 37 and he's even said he doesn't know how long he will be fighting

So really. Who do you want to see him fight???

Definitely Ank next.

In the meantime, let's see what the other LHWs do. Hill def needs at least 2 legit wins to warrant a rematch. I actually hope they rebook Hill-Roundtree. If Khalil can beat Hill, he could either be fast tracked to a title or be matched up with another former champ in Jan. If he can beat him, then he def would've earn a crack at the title.

I totally agree that Poatan shouldn't just sit and hope that some of the LHWs would get their shit together and rise to being legitimate #1 contenders, but at the same time, let's not rush him to HW. I want to see greatness too, but a move to HW now is not warranted IMO.

Now let's say he totally negates Ank's wrestling and completely smokes him, maybe I'll sing a different tune.

 

[jeff7b9]

He has the size 6'4 236, 80in reach

He has the touch of death, the "aura"

And he isn't getting any younger.


He made light work of the last 2 champs.
And beat Jan, so 3/4, with the one exception being his retired coach.
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The realistic circumstance where Alex fights at HW this year is as a replacement.

Ankalaev is next.
1 win in his last 3 over Johnny Walker.
After that the top of the division is cleaned out.

 

[arcadeperfect]

I think Jailton is the worst match up for Pereira

Blaydes is another one.