Multiple BJJ black belts, such as Luis Palomino, have been unable to hold Gaethje downMike would take down on dominate white belt Justin on the ground
I disagree with the chin advantage. Chandler has one more loss by strikes more than Justin which isn't a big discrepancy and take into consideration Justin nearly got finished by MJ & Tony by strikes as well.Agreed. Both have big power, but Gaethje has the chin advantage, and that will be the difference maker.
That's the difference in the fights. If you look at the boxscore, you'll see that, but if you see the abuse he's taken from guys in recent fights and recover, He has the advantage. I don't think Michael Chandler at 35 could have taken that shot Michael johnson gave him. He gave khabib a good shot too. Knocked out dustin and gave Tony problems, that MJ was different.I disagree with the chin advantage. Chandler has one more loss by strikes more than Justin which isn't a big discrepancy and take into consideration Justin nearly got finished by MJ & Tony by strikes as well.
he's only 10-8 as a D1, compared to Gathje whose 6-6 as a D1, the difference also is in their MMA career trajectories. He kind of pales in comparison to Gathje hence Eddie's comment, everything he's good at Gathje is a lot better at.If what I saw from Gaethje vs Khabib is true, a D1 Wrestler like Chandler will have no time making him tap in 1 round lmao
You won't like to hear this. You might even think I'm being an UFC shill. But gaethjes tdd> Chandler's takedown defense.If what I saw from Gaethje vs Khabib is true, a D1 Wrestler like Chandler will have no time making him tap in 1 round lmao
I disagree with the chin advantage. Chandler has one more loss by strikes more than Justin which isn't a big discrepancy and take into consideration Justin nearly got finished by MJ & Tony by strikes as well.
Granted it does take a lot of punishment for Justin to finally go down compared to Chandler but I still don't see Justin having a chin advantage maybe a recovery advantage. I think their chin is damn near dead even.Justin has proved he has a good chin in epic wars with Poirier and Alvarez... he took a ton of punishment before finally going down. Chandler hasn't shown the same punch resistance against guys like Pitbull, Will Brooks, and Olivera.