In terms of legacy as champion, Izzy.
In terms of overall accomplishments, Alex has done so far what Izzy couldn't do - Become two division champ.
Both guys are great fighters though.
My pops, rest his soul, had a saying that stuck with me over the years, regarding those personality types:
"When the whole rest of the world has a problem with you, it AIN'T the whole rest of the world that has the problem."
Meh.
At least he stayed busy, and defended against all takers.
I don't care for Izzy outside of the cage, but he was one of the better champs in recent times.
He and Merab are pretty much in the same category.
Both smothering, very solid grapplers, but most of their performances are forgotten by the next day.
I don't think he was necessarily scared, but he did look he was taken a bit off guard by Max flatlining Gaethje, then calling him out.
Blessed is a legit BAMF.
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