Usman is still doomed vs. Khamzat. Here is why.

[PlasticFishBowl]

People are judging that Usman looked better against Burns than Khamzat did, therefore he will beat Khamzat. Ignoring that MMA math often doesn’t work, there are a few reasons Usman should be very worried:

1.) When he fought Gilbert, he was 34 years old and 10 years into his MMA career. Khamzat was 27 and less than 4 years into his career. These two men did not take this fight at comparable times. When Usman was 4 years into his career, he was grinding decisions over guys like Alexander Yakovlev. Not fighting killers in the top 3.

2.) Khamzat is about to turn 28. Usman is about to turn 35. Physically, Khamzat gets stronger each day and Usman gets a little slower, a little less explosive, etc.

If Khamzat had fought Usman last night, he probably would have lost. But unfortunately for Usman, he doesn’t get to fight Khamzat less than 4 years into his career. Their fight likely won’t take place until 2023. Khamzat will be a year older, have gained valuable experience and be stronger and faster. He will grow as a fighter whereas Usman only can decline at his age.

 

[The Bloody Nine]

Usman will wreck him.

 

[Gensoking]

Unless Khamzat can stop Usman early, which is pretty unlikely, he doesn't have the gas tank to compete with Usman

 

[Mentallooser]

I dunno about Usman being doomed, but this Burns looked to be in ridiculous shape, and way better at handling his emotions.

 

[theleerygoose]

I think Khamzat should fight Magny next before his title shot. The holes we saw in that fight are fixable. Keep the hands up, head movement, don’t wing punches, etc. What he did prove is that he has a chin and heart, he just needs more experience.

If they fought next month Usman would win, but in a year maybe not. I agree, good take TS.

Also consider this fight might never happen because Usman is going to retire soon.

 

[Kyojiro Kagenuma]

People are judging that Usman looked better against Burns than Khamzat did, therefore he will beat Khamzat. Ignoring that MMA math often doesn’t work, there are a few reasons Usman should be very worried:

1.) When he fought Gilbert, he was 34 years old and 10 years into his MMA career. Khamzat was 27 and less than 4 years into his career. These two men did not take this fight at comparable times. When Usman was 4 years into his career, he was grinding decisions over guys like Alexander Yakovlev. Not fighting killers in the top 3.

2.) Khamzat is about to turn 28. Usman is about to turn 35. Physically, Khamzat gets stronger each day and Usman gets a little slower, a little less explosive, etc.

If Khamzat had fought Usman last night, he probably would have lost. But unfortunately for Usman, he doesn’t get to fight Khamzat less than 4 years into his career. Their fight likely won’t take place until 2023. Khamzat will be a year older, have gained valuable experience and be stronger and faster. He will grow as a fighter whereas Usman only can decline at his age.

Lol no. Khamzat is not the guy to beat Usman.

 

[C0NCH3TO]

 

[PlasticFishBowl]

I dunno about Usman being doomed, but this Burns looked to be in ridiculous shape, and way better at handling his emotions.

Being on the back foot the whole fight helped Gilbert. Against Usman he got way too excited when he dropped him and blew his load looking for the finish. Then Usman was methodical and technical and finished him whereas Khamzat was sloppy and headhunting too much. That was the main difference to me.

 

[Mentallooser]

Being on the back foot the whole fight helped Gilbert. Against Usman he got way too excited when he dropped him and blew his load looking for the finish. Then Usman was methodical and technical and finished him whereas Khamzat was sloppy and headhunting too much. That was the main difference to me.

Absolutely. By round 2, Burns looked deflated against Usman, and kept trying to initiate offense. Against Chimaev, the fight came to him because Chimaev was convinced he could just blast him out of there.

 

[TeenageMutantLesnarTurtle]

Hes not doomed, but Khamzat is a serious threat to him and very likely the toughest opponent he will ever face.

 

[FreddieRoachsVoice]

So what you're saying is that Khamzat can't beat Usman until Kamaru is out of his prime? Makes sense. TS, I am surprised you are alive and posting and didn't off yourself when Burns got off the ground after the initial takedown.

 

[NoSmilez]

Khamzat is a fighter with no real jab or kicks. He can crack with the right hand but it doesn't have this power that will split the mountains. I can see Khamzat fighting Usman now and losing the first one then coming back when Usman finally ages out.

 

[PlasticFishBowl]

So what you're saying is that Khamzat can't beat Usman until Kamaru is out of his prime? Makes sense. TS, I am surprised you are alive and posting and didn't off yourself when Burns got off the ground after the initial takedown.

So, I’m the guy who said after Francis vs. Stipe 1 that Francis is a future champ who will learn and improve because he’s young and green. You are like the guys who were saying “Francis is a bum. He was exposed as a no heart, no skill, bum.”

I don’t judge a fighter less than 4 years into his career as a finished product. Khamzat is the best prospect we’ve seen ever. He is 3 years away from his prime. He will be a champ and he will take Usman once he hits his prime.

 

[thegame2013]

I will have to see how Khamzat does against Colby before I hope on the train. I was more impress with Burns last night.

 

[AmbassadorFright]

At this moment I'd favor Usman, but with some time and improvement Chimaev could definitely win. People need to remember Usman is GOING TO BE 35 in a month, he has very bad knees, a broken hand as well as several other lingering injuries. Leon has a good chance of beating him or at least being a massive hindrance to him.

 

[TJH Exitium]

Very true: if Usman had been in there last night, Khamzat would have lost. But Khamzat does have a lot of time to grow and improve while Usman is plateauing and entering the tail end of his career

According to the UFC rumour mill, Khamzat is looking at Covington next, which will be another incredibly stiff test for him

 

[BlackGirlLover]

So, I’m the guy who said

You are the moron that said: "Gilbert will be sitting on the stool with 4 doctors around him within 3 minutes of the fight starting"
You are stupid and no one here should ever listen to you, i doubt anyone was though