Was Khamzat vs DDP a simulation of the Khabib vs Tony fight we never got?

[AndrewGolota48]

The dominant super grappler vs the wild man dynamic tough guy.

I was extremely confident that Khamzat would steamroll DPP, HOWEVER with the Tony vs Khabib fight, I was so emotionally invested in wanting Tony to win that I used many of the extreme copes that we saw from those predicting a DDP victory.

If you remember, the Ferguson fans, very similar to the DDP fans, would say that he would gas Khabib towards the championship rounds and take over. The Tony fight had some other unique copes like elbows from the bottom of a submission that would happen maybe once in 500 fights if not less.

Those leaning towards Khamzat would point out the Brunson fight just as those leanings towards Khabib would bring up Castillo.

The main difference is that Tony would've likely taken a much more vicious beating in the fight, and wouldn't have played it so cautiously from the bottom.

 

[Söze Aldo]

Khabib fights nothing like Chimaev. I can't imagine Khabib not going for a finish after getting and holding such a dominant position on someone.

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

Khabib would have finished Tony just like that invisible cable did...

 

[AndrewGolota48]

Khabib would have finished Tony just like that invisible cable did...

I don't know if he would've finished him but definitely inflict much more damage than DDP took.

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

The difference might be Tony's reputation off his back, though couldn't really see anyone subbing Khabib. We'll never know of course, what a cursed fight.

 

[Kal-El]

I don't know if he would've finished him but definitely inflict much more damage than DDP took.

He would've finished him. I know Tony is nuts and wouldn't tap so he would have been put to sleep by nice guy Khabib not wanting to break his arm. Probably rnd 1 tbh.

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

The dominant super grappler vs the wild man dynamic tough guy.

I was extremely confident that Khamzat would steamroll DPP, HOWEVER with the Tony vs Khabib fight, I was so emotionally invested in wanting Tony to win that I used many of the extreme copes that we saw from those predicting a DDP victory.

If you remember, the Ferguson fans, very similar to the DDP fans, would say that he would gas Khabib towards the championship rounds and take over. The Tony fight had some other unique copes like elbows from the bottom of a submission that would happen maybe once in 500 fights if not less.

Those leaning towards Khamzat would point out the Brunson fight just as those leanings towards Khabib would bring up Castillo.

The main difference is that Tony would've likely taken a much more vicious beating in the fight, and wouldn't have played it so cautiously from the bottom.

Tony wouldn't have made it to the bell. Khabib by RNC in round 2 or 3. Tony had a great win streak but there are levels to this stuff.

 

[laleggenda27]

Khabib-Tony would have been completely different.

Tony would never have just turtled in survival mode. And Khabib would never have just settled for positional control without inflicting real damage.

I would have rooted for Tony, but I suspect he would have received a vicious beating.

 

[m249viking]

No

 

[franquito]

Tiramisu would have been blinded via sand-throw and then quickly finished via ankle-pick into elbows from the bottom.
How dare you.

 

[Fahcough]

Tony via 35 second step in elbow, can't stop the bleeding on that moon skull.

 

[Ares Black]

No

 

[Skarsgard]

No. None of these fighters are similar beyond grappler and awkward.

 

[Theynevergoeasy]

I remember at the time so many people were predicting Tony winning VIA elbows from the bottom. It was hilarious. If that’s your path to victory, good luck. I think Khabib would have subbed him pretty easily.

 

[TheTickG]

The dominant super grappler vs the wild man dynamic tough guy.

I was extremely confident that Khamzat would steamroll DPP, HOWEVER with the Tony vs Khabib fight, I was so emotionally invested in wanting Tony to win that I used many of the extreme copes that we saw from those predicting a DDP victory.

If you remember, the Ferguson fans, very similar to the DDP fans, would say that he would gas Khabib towards the championship rounds and take over. The Tony fight had some other unique copes like elbows from the bottom of a submission that would happen maybe once in 500 fights if not less.

Those leaning towards Khamzat would point out the Brunson fight just as those leanings towards Khabib would bring up Castillo.

The main difference is that Tony would've likely taken a much more vicious beating in the fight, and wouldn't have played it so cautiously from the bottom.

No, Tony would have won the first fight by doctor's stoppage due to a cut. Then Khabib would have dominated the rematch, and third fight.

 

[AndrewGolota48]

Tiramisu

Tawmbout Fathead?

 

[Mga223]

I love Tony but khabib would have subbed him quick.

 

[Kratos94]

I'm sad we never got this fight. Khabib would have smashed him, though. It wouldn't be close.

 

[Gregoire1]

Tony would maul Khabib with elbows+much better grappler than DDP, better cardio + he was crazy man.

 

[sonhow]

Depends on when the fight had happened. The fight was scheduled like 5 times and I think Tony had the best shot in 2015. 2020 Khabib beats him bad.