News Strickland vs DDP at 297; Volk vs Topuria at 298; O'Malley vs Chito at 299 (Official)

[IneedSometop]

Glad some sense prevailed and they are doing Strickland-DDP in January and Volk-topuria in feb. wish Volk had till March though if I’m being honest

 

[DarthChen731]

Dickland vs. Stricus

 

[Koya]

O'Malley vs Chito - No, that's obviously not the right fight

But all in all, not bad, will watch.

who should it be ? merab?

 

[BOTTICELLI]

huge if tru

 

[jx820]

I wish they'd use the time to get Chimaev a MW fight, but they'll probably shelf him.

 

[IneedSometop]

Strickland about to run roughshod over DDP

 

[PEDRO IVO RUSSO MIRANDA]

Nice they moved topuria's figth to march, It give volk five months (from now) to recover, he suffered a bad knockout last figth.

Glad Dana don't skip DDP, beating rob is really worth of a title shot.

Chito is a shit call man, merab or sandhagen should be next for the title.

 

[Prince Nephilim]

Strickland outright finishes dude please. Strickland would be more challenged by Alex or Khazmat. This looks like is a contender fight if Izzy was still champion.

 

[Haddenlost]

So (arguably) beating Pedro Munhoz gets you a title shot these days? Weak.

 

[MixMartialFarts]

My computer doesnt have sound. What is the bald goof saying?

 

[Reach Finesse]

Khamzat visa issues will forever plague his career...that and his cardio

 

[RockyLockridge]

Yesssss Toronto is getting the DDP fight I literally could not be happier

 

[RockyLockridge]

Makes sense. Guess Chimaev vs Paulo will be rebooked then. Maybe on the same card (would be awesome so Dana won't do it lol)

Canada would never let khamzat in

 

[Liverkick-king56]

Got to feel for Sandhagen who just absolutely dominated Chito. Vera straight up talked his way to a title shot after barely squeaking by Pedro Munhoz. Merab deserved his shot and is just ignored which is odd.

But

I'm shocked to see DDP get his crack at a deserved title shot in a amazing match up that both men have paths to victory





I'm guessing Strickland is moving the needle a ton more than they expected and DDP is a legit opponent so it's working out in terms of numbers

 

[austinblair]

Fixed the OP for you.

And good. DDP earned the shot with the win over Whittaker.

Sorta forgot Zddp beat the absolute shit out of Rob.

I don’t think Sean will get mentally broken like Rob did though. We will see. Good fight.

 

[HaulParris]

Official, per Dana White:

Wow Dana is wearing a shirt with a collar! He means business.

All jokes aside, thank you for the info.

 

[Koala]

I like the first two fights and would have preferred Dvalishvili vs O'Malley
So the Saudis get the LW title fight and Khamzat vs Costa or Whittaker?
Because after that you have Ramadan + at least a two-month camp
So, if Makhachev and Chimaev are bot fighting in KSA, they are fighting in June in the best case

 

[Reach Finesse]

I wish they'd use the time to get Chimaev a MW fight, but they'll probably shelf him.

Visa issues

 

[Tweak896]

I think all the DDP cry babies will finally rest now. I think he'll beat Strickland and we see Khamzat after. Knew UFC would throw O'Malley softballs, so I'm not mad.

 

[Doughie99]

Official, per Dana White:

HELL F**KING YES!!!

Love all 3 of those!
OK I got it slightly wrong with Volk vs Topuria in another @BoxerMaurits thread when I said it must Volk vs Topuria in Jan. February will do!!
Strickland vs DDP is EXACTLY what I wanted!! Love it ! Both fighters deserve it, and I'm very happy to see that fight setup.

I really believe that Strickland deserved it and it's a BANGER of a fight. Chimaev can WAIT.

very happy that Strickland gets his first defense vs Du Plessis.