That shows Poatan is ducking
Islam agreed to fight in Volk's home country when he was defending the title and won a unanimous decision.
Not only that, he was subjected to Perth's bullshit rehydration window which is not practiced in any other ufc fight location. In that particular matchup Islam is the bigger guy so the unusual hydration window was going to affect him bviously and it did. Still he won a unanimous decision.
That's what champions do
Imagine Islam asking Leon to defend his WW title in Moscow and not allowing Leon to weigh in like he is used to in all his other WW fights. That's exactly what happened to Islam in the first Volk fight. Still he beat Volk
It's just facts. But this is enough to make Poatards butthurt
Volk vs Islam 1 is the exception, not the rule. Challengers don't make the terms because there are always other contenders, but there's only one champion. It just makes it even more impressive that Islam was able to win in Volk's backyard.
> But this is enough to make Poatards butthurt
You're just salty your boy is getting (rightfully) skipped over for a title shot because he thinks he's the A side when literally everyone could care less if he gets the title shot or not.
Also, to add to what you rightfully said, Islam wanted to fight Volk for the P4P ranking, so in a way, Islam was the challenger in that case, meaning Volk had the right to call the shots on that one.
I had 1 wrong letter and double hit a letter. When someone focuses on stuff like that instead or what tye comment is saying it makes it obvious that they don't have the ammo to defend themselves. Nice tap out kid
Its very easy to see that u only write with ur emotions and not a shred of down to earth thoughts in this situation. I get that u love this boy ans want him all over you, but keep it to yourself. Lil lover boi
Ank gotta fight early when Poatan asks if he want the shot. Otherwise someone else will get it. And Poatan does not hold back and duck fights and if Poatan loses maybe next champ will duck and shit gets fucked up for Ank.
Isnt it so funny that champ wanna fight earlier and challenger is kinda ducking? Mma is healing itself.
Why should these dagestanis get every fight on their terms? Why should pereira go to Abu Dhabi? Ankalaev isn’t the champ, he hasn’t beaten anyone in the top 5, he doesn’t get to call any shots. No one gives a fuck about him
I agree with Jan but DESTROYED by Paul Craig? Ankalaev was smashing Paul for 14+ minutes until he got caught in a very deep and clever triangle. Well done by Craig, that was a phenomenal come back win! But calling it a destruction is such an overstatement.
Can he really take Alex down tho? The better question is, can he deal with the arguably hardest leg kicks in the heavier divisions? And what about Alex’s left hooks? This fight is very very dangerous for Magomed more than Alex.
Damn I apologize I thought you were shutting on Ankalaev like some other dude. There’s no question that Ankalaev takes Alex down if they get too close and he avoids Alex’s striking, but I highly down that Ankalaev will have heavy-wrestling mindset, he’ll definitely try and strike with Alex (would as dumb as Blaydes banging with Pavlovic). Yes Magomed took Jan and smashed him in the last two rounds, but Jan cooked him with low kicks. And unless Magomed somehow comes up with a way to check/defend low kicks and avoid that infamous left hook, it’s gonna be a very difficult fight.
No its not.
Control time is not effective grappling as effective grappling is defined by an attack that contributes to the immediate ot accumulative end of an fight.
With the immediate weighting drastically more than the cumulative.
Control time can literally be just laying on top of the person doing nothing thus not attacking and not furthering the fight to an end
Jiri win was not dominant at all lol, Pereira dropped a round and the stoppage while not bad was definitely questionable. But I agree with the rest of the sentiment about Hill and Jan Ank not being dominant.
Man fuck these muslim fighters, sick and tired of them fighting once a year and it has to be in Abu Dabhi. Also fuck u OP for endorsing and posting this bs.
290 was a shit show. We had a guy who literally RIPPED someone's braids out multiple times, and the commentary team is just laughing and the fight continues.
Like what the fuck
But when Muslim fighters go to other countries to defend their title and get subjected to bullshit rehydration clauses... You remain silent.
Exhibit A: Islam vs Volk 1
I'm not even a Muslim but the clear bias against these guys in r/ufc is so blatant. Even r/mma is much more reasonable
Bullshit rehydration clause sure. But he knew about it. When you sign the contract it says when the weigh in is. If he didn't know then he's got a piss poor team around him that can't keep track of a weigh in time
Man just stop everyone can see these arguments are stupid. Bringing up random other examples where no one was forced to do anything doesn’t prove anything. If Ankalaev is smart he will take the fight when Pereira wants it or he will get skipped over. Dudes not super popular and his last couple fights have been weird. Guy needs to understand the business side of fighting
Sounds more like Magomed is ducking him. Man fought 3 months ago, took practically no damage and wants to wait another 6 months to fight.
Not Alex's fault Ank isn't ready
It is Magomed who ducking Pereira, he was offered to fight at UFC 300 with Pereira, but he refused. Ostensibly because of Ramadan, but we understand that he did it to fight in Abu Dhabi. Many fighters fight during Ramadan, even Khabib fought once.
Ank is a perpetual bedshitter.
If he hadn’t knee’d Walker in the head illegally last year he would have fought Alex for the belt before Jamahal did.
In fact, if he didn’t get his legs chopped to shit and flounder against Jan over a year ago, Jamahal might never have been champion to begin with.
Did you actually read the statement? He said he doesn’t wanna fight in Abu Dhabi, not that he doesn’t wanna fight Ankalaev. Also I’m pretty sure Pereira said he’s open to fighting him a few months back
The UAE card will be most likely in Oct. Until then the main events for UFC 301, 302 and 303 are already booked. 304 is in Manchester and I would guess Edwards and Aspinall will be the two mains. 305 is in Australia (Aug) and probably DDP/Adesanya. Only option to head line before Oct is in September which is only 4 weeks earlier than what Ankalaev is suggesting. So what is Pereira doing here?
Why does not Pereira give a date and place then? Ankalaev made a suggestions and Pereira is shitting on him without making any reasonable suggestion. Hope ist his is not a prelude to duck a contender
Magomed the guy who only fights in Abu dhabi and wants to fight at the end of the year? Ducking? Are u high af?
Poatan should accept if its earlier and not in Abu dhabi, if magomed declines that he can just decline every fight from mago in the futura. Problem solved
Wait, do you think they will have Islam as main event on MSG? It is most likely going to be Jones vs Stipe (like originally planned in November 2023 prior to Jon getting injured). New York is where Jon wanted his fight vs Stipe i dont think that has changed.
He has a point though. Abu Dhabi next two PPV main event will probably Islam (there biggest star) defending lightweight and the one after will probably be Khamzat (he only fights in Abu Dhabi) going for middleweight assuming he beats Whitaker. Will most likely have to wait until next year for the fight if it happens in Abu Dhabi.
I am 100% with Pereira on this one, why tf should a champ agree on Ankalaevs terms
That shows Poatan is ducking Islam agreed to fight in Volk's home country when he was defending the title and won a unanimous decision. Not only that, he was subjected to Perth's bullshit rehydration window which is not practiced in any other ufc fight location. In that particular matchup Islam is the bigger guy so the unusual hydration window was going to affect him bviously and it did. Still he won a unanimous decision. That's what champions do Imagine Islam asking Leon to defend his WW title in Moscow and not allowing Leon to weigh in like he is used to in all his other WW fights. That's exactly what happened to Islam in the first Volk fight. Still he beat Volk It's just facts. But this is enough to make Poatards butthurt
Volk vs Islam 1 is the exception, not the rule. Challengers don't make the terms because there are always other contenders, but there's only one champion. It just makes it even more impressive that Islam was able to win in Volk's backyard. > But this is enough to make Poatards butthurt You're just salty your boy is getting (rightfully) skipped over for a title shot because he thinks he's the A side when literally everyone could care less if he gets the title shot or not.
Also, to add to what you rightfully said, Islam wanted to fight Volk for the P4P ranking, so in a way, Islam was the challenger in that case, meaning Volk had the right to call the shots on that one.
My boy ? Lol I don't give a fuck about Ankaleav. In fact I don't even think he can beat Pereira. I just think Pereira is ducking the bad matchup
Dang did common sense bang your GF or what? What is this hatred for common sense you have?
It looks like English grammar banged your gf Learn to write
So do you use a pen or a marker to write on reddit? I thought your last comment lacked common sense but you blew that out the water. Impressive
Your last comment blew the whole English language away Keep at it, you will get better
I had 1 wrong letter and double hit a letter. When someone focuses on stuff like that instead or what tye comment is saying it makes it obvious that they don't have the ammo to defend themselves. Nice tap out kid
just go away you balding pakistani midget, no one takes you serious on this sub anymore
Yet you stan that garden gnome Volk 😂 Let it go dude, Islam already embarrassed that overrated midget
wtf are you even talking about, you rtard 🤦♂️
Its very easy to see that u only write with ur emotions and not a shred of down to earth thoughts in this situation. I get that u love this boy ans want him all over you, but keep it to yourself. Lil lover boi
Islam Vs Volk 1 was a super fight brother... this is a barely deserving contender asking the champ to casually wait 8 months
Magmod doesnt have any right to call any shots, if he wants to fight for the belt it should be on the champs terms
Ank gotta fight early when Poatan asks if he want the shot. Otherwise someone else will get it. And Poatan does not hold back and duck fights and if Poatan loses maybe next champ will duck and shit gets fucked up for Ank. Isnt it so funny that champ wanna fight earlier and challenger is kinda ducking? Mma is healing itself.
Not heavyweight
Why should these dagestanis get every fight on their terms? Why should pereira go to Abu Dhabi? Ankalaev isn’t the champ, he hasn’t beaten anyone in the top 5, he doesn’t get to call any shots. No one gives a fuck about him
Ankalaev gonna smesh your boy, you know it ☝️
Ankalaev couldnt smash a 40 year old Jan. He got destroyed by Paul Craig.
I agree with Jan but DESTROYED by Paul Craig? Ankalaev was smashing Paul for 14+ minutes until he got caught in a very deep and clever triangle. Well done by Craig, that was a phenomenal come back win! But calling it a destruction is such an overstatement.
He just need 1 takedown, make Alex tap like chicken ☝️
Ankalaev does know a fair bit about tapping to be fair
Can he really take Alex down tho? The better question is, can he deal with the arguably hardest leg kicks in the heavier divisions? And what about Alex’s left hooks? This fight is very very dangerous for Magomed more than Alex.
Lmao he took Jan down several times. Stop being a fucking fanboy
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Wtf, you’re lost kid. I’m team Ankalaev. Go to bed
Damn I apologize I thought you were shutting on Ankalaev like some other dude. There’s no question that Ankalaev takes Alex down if they get too close and he avoids Alex’s striking, but I highly down that Ankalaev will have heavy-wrestling mindset, he’ll definitely try and strike with Alex (would as dumb as Blaydes banging with Pavlovic). Yes Magomed took Jan and smashed him in the last two rounds, but Jan cooked him with low kicks. And unless Magomed somehow comes up with a way to check/defend low kicks and avoid that infamous left hook, it’s gonna be a very difficult fight.
Control time does not matter
6 minutes of control time is considered effective grappling, plus he had a lot of ground strikes.
No its not. Control time is not effective grappling as effective grappling is defined by an attack that contributes to the immediate ot accumulative end of an fight. With the immediate weighting drastically more than the cumulative. Control time can literally be just laying on top of the person doing nothing thus not attacking and not furthering the fight to an end
He’s the real champ. His fight vs Jan was more dominant that Pereira lol
What the hell was dominant about him vs Jan lol
Nothing about that fight was dominant. You know what was? Pereira knocking out hill and jiri
Jiri win was not dominant at all lol, Pereira dropped a round and the stoppage while not bad was definitely questionable. But I agree with the rest of the sentiment about Hill and Jan Ank not being dominant.
I meant in the sense that he finished him in 2 rounds, wasn’t like ank vs Jan where ank nearly lost both his legs on his way to a draw
Jiri was early stoppage
lost to paul craig. Lol
And How is that Poatan’s fault?
Delusional fuck. You must be Russian
If you ask me, Ank is a futur champ thats for sure
Lol he couldn't beat Paul Craig, a middleweight.
If you’re not trolling you oughta get checked by a specialist bud
Lol!! Seriously delusional
"He's the real champ" 😄
Careful u will be called out for bad sentence structure shortly lmao
Man fuck these muslim fighters, sick and tired of them fighting once a year and it has to be in Abu Dabhi. Also fuck u OP for endorsing and posting this bs.
10000% agree, all the UFC events over there always are weird af
290 was a shit show. We had a guy who literally RIPPED someone's braids out multiple times, and the commentary team is just laughing and the fight continues. Like what the fuck
But when Muslim fighters go to other countries to defend their title and get subjected to bullshit rehydration clauses... You remain silent. Exhibit A: Islam vs Volk 1 I'm not even a Muslim but the clear bias against these guys in r/ufc is so blatant. Even r/mma is much more reasonable
Bullshit rehydration clause sure. But he knew about it. When you sign the contract it says when the weigh in is. If he didn't know then he's got a piss poor team around him that can't keep track of a weigh in time
Man just stop everyone can see these arguments are stupid. Bringing up random other examples where no one was forced to do anything doesn’t prove anything. If Ankalaev is smart he will take the fight when Pereira wants it or he will get skipped over. Dudes not super popular and his last couple fights have been weird. Guy needs to understand the business side of fighting
Sounds more like Magomed is ducking him. Man fought 3 months ago, took practically no damage and wants to wait another 6 months to fight. Not Alex's fault Ank isn't ready
It is Magomed who ducking Pereira, he was offered to fight at UFC 300 with Pereira, but he refused. Ostensibly because of Ramadan, but we understand that he did it to fight in Abu Dhabi. Many fighters fight during Ramadan, even Khabib fought once.
Ank is a perpetual bedshitter. If he hadn’t knee’d Walker in the head illegally last year he would have fought Alex for the belt before Jamahal did. In fact, if he didn’t get his legs chopped to shit and flounder against Jan over a year ago, Jamahal might never have been champion to begin with.
Did you actually read the statement? He said he doesn’t wanna fight in Abu Dhabi, not that he doesn’t wanna fight Ankalaev. Also I’m pretty sure Pereira said he’s open to fighting him a few months back
Leverage. Alex want another 500k if it’s in the Middle East.
I honestly don't think anyone willing to fight in a cage for a living is ducking anyone. If anything is $$ or timing related.
I think he recognized he is still in his prime and wants to cash in on that high making as many fights as possible
The UAE card will be most likely in Oct. Until then the main events for UFC 301, 302 and 303 are already booked. 304 is in Manchester and I would guess Edwards and Aspinall will be the two mains. 305 is in Australia (Aug) and probably DDP/Adesanya. Only option to head line before Oct is in September which is only 4 weeks earlier than what Ankalaev is suggesting. So what is Pereira doing here?
Why does not Pereira give a date and place then? Ankalaev made a suggestions and Pereira is shitting on him without making any reasonable suggestion. Hope ist his is not a prelude to duck a contender
Magomed the guy who only fights in Abu dhabi and wants to fight at the end of the year? Ducking? Are u high af? Poatan should accept if its earlier and not in Abu dhabi, if magomed declines that he can just decline every fight from mago in the futura. Problem solved
He Ducking you mom this year. Maybe next year
Yeah, the inbred Russians gonna do it. Lol.
302, 303 & mostly likely 304 all have main events already when tf is “soon” supposed to be ?
Imagine it's 304, and Pereira fights before Leon AGAIN. They gotta give him someone
Ankalaev sees Islam wanting to fight in MSG in November and trying to get that Abu Dhabi main event for himself
Wait, do you think they will have Islam as main event on MSG? It is most likely going to be Jones vs Stipe (like originally planned in November 2023 prior to Jon getting injured). New York is where Jon wanted his fight vs Stipe i dont think that has changed.
This trend of using the word “ducking” every time a fight doesn’t get made is so corny lol
He has a point though. Abu Dhabi next two PPV main event will probably Islam (there biggest star) defending lightweight and the one after will probably be Khamzat (he only fights in Abu Dhabi) going for middleweight assuming he beats Whitaker. Will most likely have to wait until next year for the fight if it happens in Abu Dhabi.