Ankalaev is better than Jiri everywhere

[Human Bass]

And it's not even debatable. Even the stand up of the Dagestani is clearly superior.

Jiri grits made him survive against old Glover, but won't be enough to stop another Caucasus neckbeard of getting the belt.

 

[StreetJudas]

Idk Jiri is too tough

 

[NoBiasJustMMA]

I think he is technically sound enough on the feet to not get hurt and it lead to a finish and I think he has the wrestling to stay on top and do damage. I expect Ankalaev to beat Jiri after Smith. Jiri keeps taking a lot of bombs in every fight he's had so far in the UFC.

 

[Adebisi]

Ankalaev has all-time great potential.

 

[Iron Nick]

It absolutely is debatable.
The last time Jiri fought another very good striker, he left him motionless with his face on the floor.

 

[Fahcough]

Except PPV numbers

 

[Mammothman]

Ankalaev will dominate Jiri, mark my words.

 

[humdizzle]

jiri is massive

and ankalaev looked weak against ankalaev.

 

[thegame2013]

Can't play MMA math, 42 year old Glover wasn't supposed to beat Jan, and tonight had this fight won.

 

[drbolony]

Easily, Ankalaev KO's Jiri early. Too many openings. Glover had him all night, just kept giving up position going for the worst submissions. Could've fucked him up with some ground and pound several times.

 

[Odoylerules4lyf]

If he blows through Smith then this is probably the fight we'll get. If Ankalaev puts on another snoozer like vs Santos I think they'll give it to Jan.

I would favor Ankalaev via grappling but Jiri is dangerous for anyone.

 

[Trax]

When you face a guy like Jiri, you are severely discouraged after few exhanges. It's gonna be interesting fight, but still think Jiri edges the odds or its a coin flip at most. That fight against Santos was a minor setback for your theory.

 

[TRUS8888]

Ankalaev will dominate Jiri, mark my words.

It could easily end up looking like Ankalaev vs Cutelaba with overly aggressive/hittable Jiri getting brutally KO'ed in similar fashion.

 

[BigDramaShow26]

It absolutely is debatable.
The last time Jiri fought another very good striker, he left him motionless with his face on the floor.

Is Reyes a very good striker? He's pretty basic. Super athletic and pretty quick, but skill wise he's nothing special.

 

[jaberwock555]

Jiri knows it too, which is why he will try to avoid Ankalaev and fight 39 year old Jan.

 

[MeatWagon06]

… And it’s not even debatable.

Yeah ok.

 

[Human Bass]

Easily, Ankalaev KO's Jiri early. Too many openings. Glover had him all night, just kept giving up position going for the worst submissions. Could've fucked him up with some ground and pound several times.

I'm not sure about the early part, but once things go bad for Jiri, Ankalaev will be more careful than Glover was

 

[Noraaq]

The UFC will keep Ankalaev away from the belt. He will have to win 10+ in a row. Watch

 

[Substance Abuse]

Can't we just bask in how good that fight was? How good this card was!?

 

[Iron Nick]

Is Reyes a very good striker? He's pretty basic. Super athletic and pretty quick, but skill wise he's nothing special.

Stephen Thompson called his striking elite a while ago and Reyes has actually very good timing.