Has Alex Surpassed Izzy's legacy?

[Leon Edwards]

It is strange to even contemplate this but I actually think Alex has done it.

He is a much more decorated combat athlete winning belts in multiple weight classes in two combat sports.

He has beat Israel 3 times and twice by stoppage.

Izzy knocked out Alex but in that fight Izzy was getting outclassed.

He moved up in weight class and won the belt and then defended the title.

He ko Strickland, the guy that Israel got beat badly by.

Izzy moved up and fought Jan, Jan beat him badly out struck him and almost stopped him with GNP in the 5th. Alex was able to work Jan and beat him convincingly.

Unless Izzy does something spectacular like moving up in weight I do not see him touching the legacy of Alex.

 

[B ville Famous]

It is strange to even contemplate this but I actually think Alex has done it.

He is a much more decorated combat athlete winning belts in multiple weight classes in two combat sports.

He has beat Israel 3 times and twice by stoppage.

Izzy knocked out Alex but in that fight Izzy was getting outclassed.

He moved up in weight class and won the belt and then defended the title.

He ko Strickland, the guy that Israel got beat badly by.


Unless Izzy does something spectacular like moving up in weight I do not see him touching the legacy of Alex.

Come back when Alex defends the belt 5 times.

 

[Bojka]

No in addition to not having an extended reign he hasn't cleaned out a division or proven himself against good wrestlers.

What makes Izzy unusual is that he came from kickboxing and is very good at shutting down wrestlers despite being lanky.

 

[Leon Edwards]

No in addition to not having an extended reign he hasn't cleaned out a division or proven himself against good wrestlers.

What makes Izzy unusual is that he came from kickboxing and is very good at shutting down wrestlers despite being lanky.

What great wrestlers has Izzy fought? Zero.

 

[Jinx_AA]

Alex has a way more impressive resume and it really isn’t close

The question didn’t need to be asked - the answer is obvious .

 

[B ville Famous]

What great wrestlers has Izzy fought? Zero.

Yoel is an Olympic medalist in wrestling. Are you experiencing a stroke? Also Brunson was an NCAA D2 All American.

Wanna try again?

 

[Bojka]

What great wrestlers has Izzy fought? Zero.

I said good. He beat Romero, Whittaker twice, Vettori twice, Gastelum, and Brunson.

 

[moreorless87]

In MMA specifically no, overall including kickboxing yes.

 

[ferrisjso]

Yoel is an Olympic medalist in wrestling. Are you experiencing a stroke? Also Brunson was an NCAA D2 All American.

Wanna try again?

Izzy never fought Yoel.

Wikipedia SAYS Izzy fought Yoel but there is no evidence of that fight ever happening just some doctored videos.

 

[Davidjacksonjones]

Kickboxing career - Alex won 2 titles and beat Izzy twice. Izzy has more wins but never won the title and was flatlined by Alex so I give it to Alex

MW - Izzy by a landslide, due to clearing out the division and multiple title defenses. And they are 1-1. Izzy has the better wins in the division

LHW - Alex won the belt and defended once. Three wins to 0 for Izzy

Also, Alex never committed heinous, sexually based crimes on his dog so I give the edge to him having the better legacy

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Alex became double champion, is 3-1 vs Izzy, and beat both guys that beat Izzy.

 

[Rob Rain]

Title defences don't matter?

 

[HunsonAbadeer]

Yoel is an Olympic medalist in wrestling. Are you experiencing a stroke? Also Brunson was an NCAA D2 All American.

Wanna try again?

Izzy "fighting" Yoel

 

[B ville Famous]

Izzy "fighting" Yoel

Thanks for showing 2 second clip combined LOL. Wanna try again?

 

[Hdfi]

Izzy has 9 top 10 wins and 5 title defenses. Poatan has 5 top 10 wins and 1 title defense, so I'm still going with Izzy.

 

[Koro_11]

Yes, I would say he has surpassed him now.

 

[B ville Famous]

Yes, I would say he has surpassed him now.

How many title defenses does Alex have?

 

[TheBulge]

He did beat the guys who beat Adesanya, beat Adesanya himself and did things Adesanya tried but couldn't do. The only thing Adesanya has over him is a consistent long reign. Alex just started his.

 

[World eater]

Both are great and gave a lot to kickboxing and mma. And they are still not done.
If I have to pick, maybe Izzy, but Alex is right up there and in a better position going forward.

 

[DoubleTrouble]

It is strange to even contemplate this but I actually think Alex has done it.

He is a much more decorated combat athlete winning belts in multiple weight classes in two combat sports.

He has beat Israel 3 times and twice by stoppage.

Izzy knocked out Alex but in that fight Izzy was getting outclassed.

He moved up in weight class and won the belt and then defended the title.

He ko Strickland, the guy that Israel got beat badly by.


Unless Izzy does something spectacular like moving up in weight I do not see him touching the legacy of Alex.

A bit like Izzy outclassed Alex in every fight they've had....