Which 145er offers Ilia the biggest challenge?

[hswrestler]

No question about it Ilia is shaping up to be a dominant champion reminiscent of prime Conor and Poatan who finish their opponents. I don't think anyone in the UFC or any other promotion has more than a 10% chance of taking the championship from him right now but out of any active 145er in or out of the UFC Who do we think has the best chance of pulling off an upset.

Although low on the line for the championship I do think Arnold Allen can prove a unique challenge due to his defensive soundness, hand speed, and solid TDD. I will still be very surprised if he wins but I can see him doing better than Volk, Max, and Lopes. Obviously Movsar would also pose unique challenges due to his ability to grapple. Ilia will probably stuff most of the takedowns like what Allen did but the takedown threat would affect the striking battle for sure.

 

[ElLunico]

Ilia's been hurt twice by head kicks, he's extremely heavy on his lead foot because of his boxing heavy approach, he's short.

Unfortunately they'll probably never meet in the Octagon because they're both on opposite trajectories but I believe Yair style would pose the biggest threat to Ilia at FW. I'm not saying he'd beat Ilia just saying he'd be the most dangerous

 

[tritestill]

Ilia's been hurt twice by head kicks, he's extremely heavy on his lead foot because of his boxing heavy approach, he's short.

Unfortunately they'll probably never meet in the Octagon because they're both on opposite trajectories but I believe Yair style would pose the biggest threat to Ilia at FW.

Was coming here to say Yair, it Ilia may never have to fight him, but could see Ilia tossing Yair around.

 

[Elegant]

Yair might give him fits

 

[Egészségére!]

Great time for Zabit to return

 

[seanb1979]

Great time for Zabit to return

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he's already been cast in the sequel to abraham lincoln: vampire hunter

 

[JustBreed]

Its still probably Volk really. His Chins never been great, and he avoided being knocked out by most others during his title run.

If not him, someone with a granite chin that's gritty and has a punchers chance (like Emmet)

 

[JustBreed]

Its still probably Volk really. His Chins never been great, and he avoided being knocked out by most others during his title run.

If not him, someone with a granite chin that's gritty and has a punchers chance (like Emmet)

And of course Max, who I think actually has a better chance than Volk

 

[AbominableJoman]

Nobody below 185 poses a threat to the Goat.

 

[biscuitsbrah]

Movsar 100%
Yair has way too many holes to ever be a serious threat to Ilia

 

[Rompenubes]

No question about it Ilia is shaping up to be a dominant champion reminiscent of prime Conor and Poatan who finish their opponents. I don't think anyone in the UFC or any other promotion has more than a 10% chance of taking the championship from him right now but out of any active 145er in or out of the UFC Who do we think has the best chance of pulling off an upset.

Although low on the line for the championship I do think Arnold Allen can prove a unique challenge due to his defensive soundness, hand speed, and solid TDD. I will still be very surprised if he wins but I can see him doing better than Volk, Max, and Lopes. Obviously Movsar would also pose unique challenges due to his ability to grapple. Ilia will probably stuff most of the takedowns like what Allen did but the takedown threat would affect the striking battle for sure.

There is nobody who can be a real challenge for Ilia, Diego Lopes might be the thoughest test for him.

 

[RockyLockridge]

Gonna run with Lopes, He has speed, strength, size and youth.

 

[MixMartialFarts]

Gotta think Evloev just cause of the wrestling

 

[kingghidrah]

Nobody below 185 poses a threat to the Goat.

try 18,500. Ilia beats anything smaller than an African elephant

 

[LoveMyMMA]

Movsar for sure

 

[HatKick]

Nobody at 45. Ilia Told us that months ago. Now we know he wasn't lying.
I even favor him against elite 155'ers except Islam.

 

[Colemanstove]

Jean Silva

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

All the world-class wrestlers that UFC never signs

 

[Rubios]

A well rested, mentally strong and well prepared (conditioning, sharpness and gameplan) Volk if age hasn't take its toll.

 

[DoctorStoppage]

Diego Lopes