Media Hold DDP accountable for his words

[Paint]

The facts don't prove that out.

Fact #1: Alex Pereira became Glory Kickboxing Middleweight Champ.
Fact #2: Israel Adesanya failed to become a Glory Kickboxing Middleweight Champ.

Fact #3: Alex became Glory Kickboxing Light Heavyweight Champ.
Fact #4: Israel didn't even compete here.

Fact #5: Pereira was Glory's only simultaneous Double Champ.
Fact #6: Adesanya couldn't become Champ in Glory.

Fact #7: Izzy lost his UFC MW Champion status to Alex.
Fact #8: Izzy regained his UFC MW Champion status, by beating Alex (Izzy is 1-1 UFC, 0-2 Glory, and 1-3 Overall against Alex).

Fact #9: Izzy failed to become UFC LHW Champ.
Fact #10: Alex succeeded in becoming UFC LHW Champ, also beating Błachowicz, the guy is a loss to.


In what effing universe does this make Izzy "as good" as Alex???

Israel Adesanya is not in the same universe as Alex Pereira is a striker, all things reasonably considered.

but.. stylistically Sean wasn't figured out by either DDP or Izzy. Izzy will take advantage of those looping punches. I've seen better punch technique from Tank Abbots Bar room brawling.

Tailormade to be a highlight reel for izzy. i know he's happy doesn't have to fight Sean again for it

 

[Tnellie30]

Nice to see an african american as champion.

That combination of words doesn't mean what you think it means.

 

[2004 account]

I'd hold him accountable for his blatant sins

 

[Myrddin Wild]

Had DDP been any more aggressive, he would've gotten caught by teh tactician. It's not like he didn't try... but he seemed like a fish out of water early on when his leg kicks strategy was backfiring.

Good on him for toughing out a controversial decision. I consider it a tie.

 

[jeskola]

he seems really happy for those judges

you seem really butthurt

 

[IloveTHIS]

On the contrary, Strickland was (literally) "the easiest finish" in Pereira's MMA career.

If you're an inept striker, like Du Plessis, then of course is going to be more difficult.

But when you're tactically-brilliant, power-puncher like Pereira, Strickland is literally a joke by comparison — as is Du Plessis.

" the hardest hitting MW ever knocked him out when he fought stupid so therefore he is a terrible striker"

While completely disregarding Sean out striking Israel for 25 full minutes.

K

 

[IronGolem007]

" the hardest hitting MW ever knocked him out when he fought stupid so therefore he is a terrible striker"

While completely disregarding Sean out striking Israel for 25 full minutes.

K

Not disregarding, just stating the facts.

Keep in mind, Strickland out-struck Izzy because Adesanya has a deer's heart.
Izzy likes to pose, key people at the end of his jab, etc.
Strickland's unique style never allowed Izzy to get set.

It's Izzy's lack of power + lack of comfort in a "phone booth" situation, which created the conditions for Strickland continue marching forward.

Sean Strickland IS stupid, but his style disrupted Izzy — and was made to order for Pereira.

As I mentioned, Strickland is like a "poor man's" Joe Frazier, with constantly coming forward.

Against Ali, Joe Frazier's relentless pressure disrupted Al's penchant for wanting time, and for keeping things on the outside, and their fights fights were all-out wars.
Against Foreman, however, Joe Frazier's relentless pressure was suicide, and he was dispatched in minutes by the powerful Foreman.

Same thing with Strickland against Izzy vs Strickland against Pereira.
Strickland's pressure disrupted Izzy's rhythm, but was suicide against Pereira's power.

 

[Portland8242]

Is this a thread about DDP's pre-fight statement or fellating Pereira?

 

[Kono dio da!]

DDP was going for it. Despite people saying it was a "sloppy" fight, it was very high paced so they understandably didn’t look as clean all the way through.

And sloppy is DDP's specialty. With Strickland's defense he isn't the easiest to finish.

You think the your boi Izzy beats him after last weekend's performance?

 

[Fedora Millionankles]

Nice to see an african american as champion.

He’s not American, doofus.

 

[jeff7b9]

Nice to see an african american as champion.

Sheesh... what a dumbass.


THIS is what an African American looks like.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

That is an EXCELLENT question

Thank you

 

[kalabula]

The facts don't prove out what you say, on any level. Let's take a look at THE FACTS:

Fact #1: Alex Pereira became Glory Kickboxing Middleweight Champ.
Fact #2: Israel Adesanya failed to become a Glory Kickboxing Middleweight Champ.

Fact #3: Alex became Glory Kickboxing Light Heavyweight Champ.
Fact #4: Israel didn't even compete here.

Fact #5: Pereira was Glory's only simultaneous Double Champ.
Fact #6: Adesanya couldn't become Champ in Glory, at all.

Fact #7: Izzy lost his UFC MW Champion status to Alex.
Fact #8: Izzy regained his UFC MW Champion status, by beating Alex, the only foothold Izzy has (Izzy is 1-1 UFC, 0-2 Glory, and 1-3 Overall against Alex).

Fact #9: Pereira succeeded in becoming UFC LHW Champ, also beating Błachowicz, the guy Izzy loss to.
Fact #10: Adesanya failed to become UFC LHW Champ, losing to Bill Błachowicz, whom Pereira beat.


In what effing universe does this make Izzy "as good" as Alex???

Israel Adesanya is not in the same level as Alex Pereira is a striker, in any discipline, all things reasonably considered.

Good points. Watching their fights against each other, even in the fights where Izzy was KO’d, Izzy was ahead in the score cards. That being said, they are both obviously incredible strikers.

 

[tat2man5k]

he didnt always have the best fights

I'm thinking that's why it was "meh", along with his AWFUL trash talk

 

[Rationality]

What were you doing during his octagon interview?

He said that he went for takedowns because he was trying to steal rounds. He admitted that he couldn't keep Strickland down, but he was still intent on scoring takedowns because he was thinking about judging the fight. He even said that he was trying to go 5 rounds.

You must not have watched the fight because DDP pressured Sean relentlessly. Sean was walked backward quite often.

 

[GoshiShun17]

On the contrary, Strickland was (literally) "the easiest finish" in Pereira's MMA career. (2:36 of the 1st Round.)

If you're an inept striker, like Du Plessis, then of course it's going to be more difficult.

But when you're a tactically-brilliant, power-puncher like Pereira — Strickland is literally a joke by comparison — as is Du Plessis.

That's the thing. People look at the fight and dismiss Sean's skillset and defense. Periera, aside from his incredible ko ability, fought the perfect counter striking style to Strickland with those chest jabs. And Alex is one of the last guys you wanna try and parry with.

Even with that said that, the loss and then training with Periera no doubt improved his striking defense.

You think the your boi Izzy beats him after last weekend's performance?

All I'll say is that Dricus shouldnt be considered an easy win for anyone. Not Izzy, and damn sure not Poatan.

 

[Jesus X]

Sheesh... what a dumbass.


THIS is what an African American looks like.
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Worlds richest African American.

 

[Megatronlee]

he seems really happy for those judges

But he won and you can’t beat him

 

[Dana's Conscience]

On the contrary, Strickland was (literally) "the easiest finish" in Pereira's MMA career. (2:36 of the 1st Round.)

If you're an inept striker, like Du Plessis, then of course it's going to be more difficult.

But when you're a tactically-brilliant, power-puncher like Pereira — Strickland is literally a joke by comparison — as is Du Plessis.

I'm on the Pereira bandwagon too, but Strickland has leveled up since that fight. The guy who showed up to Izzy and DDP is better than the dude Alex faced.

 

[Brigfa2]

This is some bitch ass hater bullshit lol
Sean said ''i'm gonna walk through him.'' but he was backing up like a scared kitten.
Do you think fighters can always do what they say?
At least he won, some fighters say things like that and they end up getting KO'd or dominated for 5 rounds. But in the end there is nothing wrong with being confident and predict your fight