Is everyone still against this fight?
I can't be the only one okay with giving Dustin one final crack at the belt.
Not only that, i believe neither Justin, Oliviera, Max or Arman are getting out of that fight completely unscathed outside of a flash KO.There are a bunch of titles that need defending. They can afford to wait a couple months to book Islam.
I dont get why some are acting like Poirier is like some layup. The guy has the best resume at LW and is unquestionably a top 5 LW All-time. This is a great fight. Yeah, Islam would be a sizeable favorite but who would he not be against?
And I just dont see the winners at UFC 300 making the quick turnaround. Gaethje and Oliveira definitely ain't. Maybe Tsarukyan but I don't see him winning.
I dont get why some are acting like Poirier is like some layup. The guy has the best resume at LW and is unquestionably a top 5 LW All-time. This is a great fight. Yeah, Islam would be a sizeable favorite but who would he not be against?
And I just dont see the winners at UFC 300 making the quick turnaround. Gaethje and Oliveira definitely ain't. Maybe Tsarukyan but I don't see him winning.
Islam is still only 32, he has at least 3 prime yrs left. I think he retires in roughly 2 years. We'll probably see 5 more fights from him.It's his retirement fight. I don't know if you should give it to him or not. Islam is also slowly aging out. He might leave soon and people are going to complain he fought nobody etc etc.
You can blame Oliveira for getting himself an eye cut 1 week before their fight like a dumbass.Oh yeah, I forgot Islam was the champ. Has he defended the belt against a contender yet?
Is everyone still against this fight?
I can't be the only one okay with giving Dustin one final crack at the belt.
Poirier isn't as qualified as Gaethje, Oliveira, or Tsarukyan, but with Gaethje fighting Max (stupid matchup) and Oliveira fighting Tsarukyan (awesome matchup but it takes the two best contenders off the table), that leaves Poirier as the most qualified available guy
So it's not great matchmaking, but given that all the other stuff is set in stone, then this is an okay decision
I think he is moving up or checking out when Russian Usman becomes a contender.Islam is still only 32, he has at least 3 prime yrs left. I think he retires in roughly 2 years. We'll probably see 5 more fights from him.
I wanted Gaethje for Islam so I get all that but seeing how he's booked up this is the best matchup available so why not just run it? What I don't understand is people getting so upset at this matchup you get the impression they would rather see Islam sit out till October. JUST LET HIM BANG BRO!He's no lay up -- just not the most interesting of challengers, and when islam fights like once every ten months, fans want to see the best match ups possible when he fights. Dustin truly has done a lot in MMA, so I don't hate giving him one last shot if that's all that's available.
I wanted Gaethje for Islam so I get all that but seeing how he's booked up this is the best matchup available so why not just run it? What I don't understand is people getting so upset at this matchup you get the impression they would rather see Islam sit out till October. JUST LET HIM BANG BRO!
Gonna be one of the greatest moments in the history of the sport.Can't wait until Dustin jumps for the Gilly and chokes Islam out cold.