Izzy didn't need to fight Strickland

[andgonsil]

He could defend his title in Abu Dhabi and confortably school Khamzat. He would keep the belt and make much more money

 

[Cat Biscuits]

He took the fight because he believed it was an easy win.

 

[ferrisjso]

I believe the reason for Izzys historic activity is his division is horrible and he wants to lock in as many title defenses as he possibly can before that changes.

 

[RonDante]

Does anyone have to fight anyone? Life’s biggest questions

 

[kneebartotheface]

Izzy isn't gonna lose to a guy who disrespects henti....

 

[Bret 'The Hitman' Hart]

Are you insinuating Chimaev would be an easy fight for Jizzy?

 

[chinarice]

Breh, khamzat will beat izzy if they fight.

I am a huge Izzy fan as well. Khamzat is coming to smesh

 

[DOMMA]

Izzy was thinking easy payday. How could he lose to a guy who walks straight ahead with his head up with little power in his hands? It was a complete shock to everyone, including Izzy, that he got his ass kicked.

 

[loisestrad]

Revisionism at its finest. Khamzat is/was regarded as a tougher fight than Strickland.

 

[flektarn]

He did. Either that or just cancel ufc 293 entirely.
Can't talk all that trash to DDP and then duck Strickland of all people lmao

 

[KOPPE]

Izzy is not the type to sit out. hes a warrior who loves to fight.

 

[Khonor McGomedov]

Yes, he shouldn't have fought Strickland. Probably underestimated him going into the fight.

However, him vs Khamzat would probably end up like the Jan fight.

 

[mjfan23]

He could defend his title in Abu Dhabi and confortably school Khamzat. He would keep the belt and make much more money

Izzy would have faked an injury to avoid khamzat

 

[DagOban**]

Defending your title is always the biggest challenge.

 

[TrueBias]

Hmm...imagine if izzy stepped in for costa. Is this the same card Volks in on too?

 

[Tweak896]

He wanted to fight in Australia which is sort of his hometown or close to it. I don't blame him, it looked like the best move.

 

[Pube Wig]

He wanted to fight in Australia which is sort of his hometown or close to it. I don't blame him, it looked like the best move.

Sidney has a good Chinatown

 

[Paolo Delutis]

Why would Izzy fight Khamzat who at the time didnt know what weight class he is ..

This is just foolish....seeing as this fight can still happen ..

 

[Brit_Brawler]

Why would khamzat have deserved that title shot ? This was his first test at mw. He's fought no one