Why don’t these neckbeard mountain guys want to smash the title defense record?
Maybe Islam doesn’t want to break Khabib’s shared record of 3 defences? He’s sure pushing for a WW TS. If he actually beats Dustin then signs for one more LW defence. That would at least answer that question.
Because it does seem a little odd that he wouldn’t want to become the UFC LW GOAT. Two more defences would be a new record. But three, or especially four more shatters the previous record of three. And Islam would be the undisputed UFC LW GOAT.
It seems like an obvious accolade to aspire to. And 100% possible to obtain. He’ll be a good betting favourite over any LW in the next couple of years. If he keeps defending.
That second Islam/Alex fight never should have happened considering all the facts.. Short notice, recent surgery, drunk for the previous month, etc.
The first fight was legit, and it was known beforehand that the winner was defending against Alex next. But Islam should have defended against Gamrot, in his last fight. Because he was the backup fighter. And an actual LW contender preparing for that fight.
The WW division needs to get back on track from all the Usman, and Colby fuckery. It doesn’t need to be held up any more in the near future.
I’d like to see Belal, and Shavkat get what they’ve already earned. Even JDM, and Garry might be deserving with 1, and 2 more wins respectively.
But whatever. The UFC will do what makes the most money probably. And they bend over backwards for that UAE/SA money.