We need MVP vs Izzy ASAP

[andgonsil]

Izzy is about to retire and MVP has few fights left

The timing is perfect, Izzy needs a win and MVP is looking for fun bouts

 

[moreorless87]

Yep I'd agree it makes a lot of sense, could easily main event a TV card or be a semi main for a PPV.

 

[SmoothPies]

Would be a great fight to make. I could see it being a bit of a stinker though, with neither really engaging much - but gotta make it anyways.

I think MVP has a chance of getting a shot at the title with another big win or two, and given his age would love to see it. Izzy I think is on the way out/starting the downfall.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

They are buddies. No chance that happens

 

[Ginja_Ninja]

Two great strikers but unfortunately this fight would have a high potential being considered really boring.

Two defensive strikers with great footwork and distance.

Over/Under on Sig Strikes 22

 

[loisestrad]

Izzy is on his way out, and MVP was never there. So why not?

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

I see this turning into a staring contest...

 

[svmr_db]

The fight doesn't mean anything. Izzy is a two time champ, UFC needs to put him in matches where the opponents can build their names off him. Not fighting old guys like MVP who will never be title contenders.

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

I dig it! I’d give MVP an exemption so he can carry Izzy’s casket

 

[Ube]

The fight doesn't mean anything. Izzy is a two time champ, UFC needs to put him in matches where the opponents can build their names off him. Not fighting old guys like MVP who will never be title contenders.

dude it’s the UFC. You can be a title contender overnight, out of nothing. MVP could be fighting for a belt within two KOs and a clever three piece chicken nugget line.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

Aren't they friends? This will end up looking like a sparring match (similar to izzy vs anderson).

 

[jsbx45]

Would love to see this. But prolly won't happen due to all the reasons discussed in this thread already.

 

[BangBang]

Not the best match up, but I'd take MVP in their current form.

MVP is a welterweight title contender, make no mistakes, barring a crotch sniffing disaster situation.

 

[Guy LeDouche]

As fun as that sounds on paper…
I have a feeling it’ll largely be a staring match with a couple exciting almost moments, which will end up with them hugging in octagon after 3 rounds of posturing and posing

 

[JKS]

I think it would be a bad fight to make. I dont think their styles make for an exciting fight.

Izzy needs a win, give him a guy with mediocre wrestling and subpar striking. Brendon Allen

 

[Croaker]

I think it would be a bad fight to make. I dont think their styles make for an exciting fight.

Izzy needs a win, give him a guy with mediocre wrestling and subpar striking. Brendon Allen

"He needs a win"

Then maybe he should just win a fight instead of booking him against a bum

 

[JKS]

"He needs a win"

Then maybe he should just win a fight instead of booking him against a bum

That's what winning a fight is lol. Fighters who are on a tough streak generally will take a step down and fight a favorable style match up.