Topuria should defend against Evolev to prove he can deal with high level Russian grappling

[MarioLemieux]

If he wants the Islam fight, this is the perfect guy for him to fight first before he moves up.

Evolov just dominated Sterling for those who watched.

 

[JustOnce]

Evloev is really good. He doesn't get the respect he deserves...

 

[gentel]

Aljo vs Movsar may well have been the best MMA grappling match ever. Definitely would like to see a Movsar title shot and I way prefer it over a Lopes TS

 

[mister piscadinha]

how did evloev "made a fool of" aljo?

 

[Captain Insano]

He certainly didn't make a fool out of Aljo.

I thought Aljo won on the first watch.

 

[Lawrence]

Movsar has an unblemished record with 9 UFC wins and some excellent name scalps.

Imagine if a middleweight - heavyweight prospect had a 9 fight UFC win streak with ranked victims.

He has earned the shot.

 

[Luthien]

Mosasaurus Evvlovev is coming for Topfgflopria

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

Aljo vs Movsar may well have been the best MMA grappling match ever. Definitely would like to see a Movsar title shot and I way prefer it over a Lopes TS

I think Evloev deserves the shot but wouldn't be too upset if Lopes get the shot as long as Evo is next in line. I would be upset if they give Volk a rematch. Volk's lost 3 out of his last 4 and has gotten KO'd in his last 2 fights. If Evo gets the shot then let Volk fight Lopes for the title eliminator ( I'd like to see Lopes win).

 

[Beastslayer47]

I think he can be the champ. He is one of the most underrated fighters on the roster

 

[Harlekin]

Islam boys are so afraid of small Topuria, they find all the reasons why Topuria should fight someone else.
And Sterling did fine, he lost a close decision because he is 35 and got a little tired at the end.
Both showed great skills.

 

[mister piscadinha]

Mosasaurus Evvlovev is coming for Topfgflopria

coming to get knocked out

 

[AmonTobin]

Topuria should defend against Evloev to prove he’s the best in the division.

It’s mma. Either guy could KO the other before any grappling ensues. And it would tell us nothing about “high level Russian grappling”.

 

[MarioLemieux]

how did evloev "made a fool of" aljo?

He wrestle fucked him to Bolivia.

Maybe I should have went with dominated.

 

[Rektkid]

Aljo and Evloev was neck and neck. His gameplan in that fight was to strike, which was awful because whenever he committed to striking, Aljo took him down. It was only by the 3rd round when he realised he needs to grapple a bit more that he took over or the fight was close to being lost.

I think his best hope against Ilia is a high pace, grappling heavy style and hope Topuria gasses which is quite possible imo.

 

[VinceArch]

Islam boys are so afraid of small Topuria, they find all the reasons why Topuria should fight someone else.
And Sterling did fine, he lost a close decision because he is 35 and got a little tired at the end.
Both showed great skills.

Afraid is not the word, far from it. Islam wins and all you will screech that he's beaten another FW and that it doesn't 'count'.

 

[Edward Henry Greb]

Concur.

 

[laleggenda27]

Topuria-Evolev
Volk-Lopes

If Topuria beats Evolev and the Volk-Lopes winner, then moving up would make sense.

 

[Skarsgard]

Topuria should defend against Evloev because he hasn't earned a shot at another belt. Evloev isn't near as dangerous as Islam anywhere. Different styles.

 

[TriangleMonkey]

I think Topuria smokes him but wood watch


I like what the post above says about continuing with Volk/Lopes and go-on ahead and book Evloev to see if his chin can stay the fuck outta the way or not

 

[FrappeDuRocma]

Lopes and Evloev, he should not get a titleshot after one title defense.