De Plessis vs Khamzat next, Izzy vs Strickland 2 for #1 contender

[ragreynolds]

This makes zero sense, actually. Yes, Izzy does not deserve another title shot, but he sure as shit deserves the shot at MW more than Khamzat does - the guy has literally zero ranked wins. Would make infinitely much more sense to do Khamzat vs Strickland for the #1 contender spot.

 

[Kevster]

Why are Khamzat fans so against him fighting a top ranked contender first.

People love to bitch that Pereira was fast tracked but at least he beat Strickland and Jan for his title shots.

 

[Fire Belly]

FFS, how about Khamzat fights a ranked mw before we start talking about title shots?

 

[Native7]

Give Khamzat his title shot. De Plessis vs Khamzat next. Izzy vs Strickland 2 to determine who fights for the title after that.

Why the fuck would there be Strickland Izzy 2?

Strickland beat Izzy hands down.

Khamzat hasn't fought a single middleweight contender.

Dricus & Strickland need to run it back - Split decision.

Dricus looked like GSP after Hendricks fight.

 

[TheMaster]

Give Khamzat his title shot. De Plessis vs Khamzat next. Izzy vs Strickland 2 to determine who fights for the title after that.

No.
Chimaev doesn't deserve shit at this point for beating and struggling against Welterweights and lightweights.
Adesanya vs Du Plessis next and Chimaev vs Strickland for #1 contender.

 

[checktheknuckles]

Why all these casuals calling for the bumzat to get a title shot? Only MW he has beat was some meercat long time ago.

 

[AstralPanda]

Khamzat does not deserve a title shot...period, full stop.

and yet he beats anyone in the division

bit of a double edged sword

 

[World eater]

Cannonier should be next. Khamzat has to beat an actual 185'er first.

Sure, if this was an actual sport. However, they said beforehand that the winner of Khamzat - Usman gets it. Two (ex) WW for a direct MW title shot, almost sounds like a joke.

 

[usernamee]

Stricks vs Izzy is not a good fight

we all loved it because Stricks got the upset and the crowd was roaring behind him

but it's not going to be that fun and exciting

 

[Kevster]

and yet he beats anyone in the division

bit of a double edged sword

Possibly, wouldn’t it be great to see him prove it though.

Just for shits and giggles.

 

[Cooliox]

DDP said pre-fight that it makes no sense to even talk about Khamzat in a title shot... and I agree with him
Khamzat barely beat a WW who took the fight on 10 days notice...

WWE fans want the hype... MMA fans want to see a good fight.

It has to either be Izzy or Strickland

 

[The Bloody Nine]

You shouldn't get a title shot coming off a loss.

 

[BigSexy444]

DDP
Izzy
Khamzat
Strickland

You could match these four any way you want right now and it would make sense. Middleweight might have taken the candle from Lightweight as best division.

 

[Koala]

Khamzat vs Strickland and Adesanya vs Du Plessis is the funniest combination out of the four
Khamzat and Strickland are both loudmouths, who might hate each other as people, one is a fast-paced wrestler while the other is a 5-round striker
Adesanya and Du Plessis have beef and it would be fun to see if Adesanya can easily figure out Dricus' awkward striking and stuff his rugby-style takedowns or if Dricus can submit Adesanya on the ground or use the same style as Strickland

 

[Pechan]

Nah, its gonna be Izzy vs DDP at Saudi and Khamzat vs Canonnier as the co maon.

 

[aogiri]

They gave Colby and Vera title shots. They dont give a shit about deserving. If they did It would be Cannonier next. Izzy vs DDP is happening for the $$$

 

[Brit_Brawler]

Khamzat don't deserve shit but he is the big fight. I do agree izzy needs to win one first.
I have a feeling the ufc are going to do instant rematch du plessis vs strickland.
When you have dana saying ddp lost then here we go

 

[mangokush]

Khamzat as a MW with a full camp looked terrible against 1 week notice WW Usman

No way he should get a title shot from that
UFC needs to book against someone like Cannonier or someone at the top at MW

The UFC needs to stop protecting Khamzat

 

[BroRogan]

God forbid! No interest in that rematch shit all the time so No to Strickland - Izzy II next.

Khamzat getting a title shot at Middleweight after a win over last minute replacement Usman. Comical.

 

[don't ask]

Dana's promised him twice now "You win this fight, you're next" and it hasn't come, despite him winning the fights.

Dana stepping outside of how a sport works is the opposite of earning something.