Media UFC on ESPN 72 - Dolidze vs. Hernandez Official PBP Discussion: Sat 8/9 at 4pm ET

[TXstriker]

 

[Neck&Neck]

Anthony Fuckin Fluffy Hernandez

School of hard fux

 

[Jackonfire]

 

[rollthedice]

Everyone ahead in the rankings is a better striker than him except RDR. I was impressed that he wasn't fazed when Roman connected a good elbow and a couple of shots but he got put out by Kevin Holland years ago in less than one minute. It was a body shot but still he isn't super durable on the feet...

I think the guys fighting for the title beat him bad and Imavov, Borralho and Strickland I at least slighly favour them and then Whittaker/RDR I think close to 50:50.

I think I'd favor him over Strickland, Whittaker and Izzy. I think RDR would be a 60:40 in Fluffy's favor providing it's a 5 rounder. Caio and Imavov are interesting and right now I would just say 50:50 with Fluffy. If Khamzat couldn't finish Fluffy early, he most likely drowns and Fluffy VS DDP would actually be an insane dog fight. While most are better strikers, not many are better grapplers or have better cardio or chin. Yes he got finished by good body shot, only fellas here that have those body shot threats imo are RDR and DDP.

 

[Private Whatley]

He might actually beat both those guys. This guy is at his peak.

Hard agree. I’m pretty certain that neither DDP nor Khamzat could have done that to Dolidze. I mean, maaaaaybe Khamzat could have blitzed and secured an early sub but Dolidze’s a massive middleweight with a super legit ground game.

You wanna talk about a scary matchup for Khamzat if he can’t get an early finish…

 

[Neck&Neck]

Hard agree. I’m pretty certain that neither DDP nor Khamzat could have done that to Dolidze. I mean, maaaaaybe Khamzat could have blitzed and secured an early sub but Dolidze’s a massive middleweight with a super legit ground game.

You wanna talk about a scary matchup for Khamzat if he can’t get an early finish…

I think DDP and Borz would of beat the breaks off him just the same
It’s Dolidze, he’s mid at best

Fluffy is legit as fuck but he needs a fight against top competition

 

[Private Whatley]

Top 5’er for sure. Likely a contender. And I’d love for him to be champ. Been a fan of his evil style for a few years now. Not sure he’ll be champ. But I’d go nuts if he pulls it off.

If Fluffy can withstand Khamzat’s early storm, he gets the finish within 3 rounds. Call me hyperbolic all you want, but imagine Fluffy in there with the Khamzat who fought the second and third rounds against Usman.

 

[linvillegorge]

Everyone ahead in the rankings is a better striker than him except RDR. I was impressed that he wasn't fazed when Roman connected a good elbow and a couple of shots but he got put out by Kevin Holland years ago in less than one minute. It was a body shot but still he isn't super durable on the feet...

I think the guys fighting for the title beat him bad and Imavov, Borralho and Strickland I at least slighly favour them and then Whittaker/RDR I think close to 50/50.

That is not true at all man. Go rewatch the Pereira fight and you see Pereira gassing in less than 4 minutes because he was beating Fluffy so bad. There was barely any wreslting at that point and even if it were to be a wrestling heavy round he should never have gassed inside one that is fucking ridiculous.
Dolidze is 37 too. Maybe he should be gassing inside 10 because he is 37 but a top MW shouldn't.

You seem quite bothered by this. LOL

Meanwhile, this dude is straight melting everyone he faces.

 

[BFoe]

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[linvillegorge]

If Fluffy can withstand Khamzat’s early storm, he gets the finish within 3 rounds. Call me hyperbolic all you want, but imagine Fluffy in there with the Khamzat who fought the second and third rounds against Usman.

This is precisely why I expect DDP to handle Khamzat. I still haven't forgotten a soon to be 37 year old Gilbert Burns giving Khamzat every bit of all he could handle.

 

[rorschach51]

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Good job Sherbro, and congrats on becoming a SherMod!

 

[Versez]

@SalvadorAllende that’s what I’ll do to you if we ever fight

 

[vinnie245]

Another decent card that overdelivered, some great finishes, couple decent scraps and only a couple boring duds - 6/10.

 

[svmr_db]

 

[Bubzeh]

Cormier is starting to fuck me off in commentary.

 

[MixedMaritalArts]

Erceg made good adjustments to his game mid-fight and got the win.

Also, incredible domination by Hernandez, literally played with Dolidze, couldn't believe it. Would love to see him fight someone from the upper rankings like Borralho, RDR etc.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

4 POTN bonuses:

Edwards
Smith
Duncan
Hernandez

 

[BEATDOWNS]

The Holy Grail

 

[Aurelian]

I think McConico was the only dog to cash tonight?

Heyyyy if you could just start sending me your tap picks through PM every week that'd be great.

 

[rorschach51]

@SalvadorAllende that’s what I’ll do to you if we ever fight

The pink belt suggests you'll do the opposite of what you say