Sure I don't care for Izzy, but dude has been the only one able to hang with Alex. Maybe you could say Jan but Jan isn't getting another shot at Alex. Not that Izzy is, but Izzy is the only one able to really hang with him. I really would have liked to see Izzy move up to LHW and stay there. Izzy vs Jiri, Hill, Walker, etc would be some hella fun matchups.
I mean if Izzy was a crotch sniffer who talks shit all over twitter saying they fight anyone anywhere, and then proceed to duck everyone and then crotch sniff, I could get the hate. Izzy and Alex is great for the sport, whether you like them or not.