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AcuraBoy said:
I know a couple of UFC figther who has a lot of chance to beat Khabib and can make weight at 155, here is a list:

- Tony Ferguson, this guy is a machine, the best cardio of the division hands down (better than Nate), tremendous pace, he keep pushing you. Insane Chin (close to Nate). Only draw back: poor striking defense, but its ok Khabib is no the best striker.
- Brian Ortega, he already said he might challenge Khabib after he won vs Holloway, who i think he will, Ortega is the most dangerous fighter in all division at the bottom position. Is BJJ is off the chart, it might be a problem for Khabib to bring Ortega down.
- GSP, he is a technicien, insane cardio, best jab in his division, one of the best takedown defense at welterweight, He is one of those guy who can put Khabib down and beat him at his own game. Or jab him until his eye come off (Koschek style), and GSP can make weight

Those 3 guys have all the same thing in common:
- well rounded
- They can Submit people

Khabib hasn't fought any top 10 submission specialist in his UFC career yet,the only exception is a depleted Rafael Dos Angos.

- Conor, Barboza, Micheal Jhonson, Al Laquinta.....those are striker only
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I agree with ortega and ferguson, they can be a good match for khabib.
But gsp? He is wayy too passed his prime and gone from this sport way too long. His stamina won't hold against fresh guy like khabib. We've seen he was struggling with bisping. And most importantly i am not even sure if he can make it to 155



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Ronin said:
I think you are overrating the effectiveness of BJJ against top level Wrestling/Sambo fighters able to deliver crushing ground and pound. I would even go as far as saying that the later is a strong counter to the former. BJJ requires time to set-up a finisher, often from a "passive" guard position. Khabib has been mauling people from that position. BJJ is also not about take down defense or avoidance and that's a fundamental problem VS take-down artist like Khabib.

GSP's strong take down defense comes from his wrestling background but he as never been as violent in his ground & pound. One thing that strike me in Khabib's G&P game is is usage of the his fists on hard targets (like the head) not many fighters are willing to put their hands at risk to this extant, relying on elbows from the top.
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Ortega has been ground and pound in the past.....doesnt matter he still got the submission.
 
gsp WAS walking at 185. He is more muscular now he is more 200. He is older too.

He said it was hard to get to to 170 the last time he did it.

And he was masive vs bisping and he had to cut weight.
Compare to like McGregor who he did not cut any weight Vs Diaz since he was at 168
 
Setak said:
gsp WAS walking at 185. He is more muscular now he is more 200. He is older too.

He said it was hard to get to to 170 the last time he did it.

And he was masive vs bisping and he had to cut weight.
Compare to like McGregor who he did not cut any weight Vs Diaz since he was at 168
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The talk about a fight in between GSP and Connor was to be done at 180. NO WAY he gets down to 170 for a belt fight. He talked about during his last interview at the JRE.
 
Ronin said:
The talk about a fight in between GSP and Connor was to be done at 180. NO WAY he gets down to 170 for a belt fight. He talked about during his last interview at the JRE.
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Exact

No way he go down to 155.

But lol 180 with Conor. he wasn't able to get to 170 ...
 
Setak said:
gsp WAS walking at 185. He is more muscular now he is more 200. He is older too.

He said it was hard to get to to 170 the last time he did it.

And he was masive vs bisping and he had to cut weight.
Compare to like McGregor who he did not cut any weight Vs Diaz since he was at 168
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He mentionned he could go to 155 no problem few months ago , no idea is it's true
185 pounds had zero weight cutting he said

but i doubt he'd go to 155 , especially for Khabib , which wont bring as much as if he'd do it for Conor

I dont always agree with Woodley , but danm is he right , he's avoiding him like the plague .
 
blackyGTI98 said:
He mentionned he could go to 155 no problem few months ago , no idea is it's true
185 pounds had zero weight cutting he said

but i doubt he'd go to 155 , especially for Khabib , which wont bring as much as if he'd do it for Conor

I dont always agree with Woodley , but danm is he right , he's avoiding him like the plague .
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GSP has been pretty clear as to why he is not that interested in fighting Woodley, he has nothing new to gain. He's "been there, done that" in that division.

When and where did he say that about cutting down to 155? It makes no sense ...

Setak said:
Exact

No way he go down to 155.

But lol 180 with Conor. he wasn't able to get to 170 ...
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I meant to say 155 also. The 155 rumor is just some hearsay based on a picture in a spa and Woodley's whinning about not having a superfight with GSP. I feel bad for Woodley, he's a great champion but somehow, in the current shitty climate of the UFC going full WWE with retards like Conor getting all the gold because of their hability to shit talk... Woodley just does not "fit in the plan", quite the contrary, he's a problem 'casue he is not losing. Dana White walking out on him after his victory, was a disgrace to the sport just like Dana's unwaiving support of Connor right after the events in the ring at UFC 229 were... that guy is becoming a giant tool.
 
Setak said:
Exact

No way he go down to 155.

But lol 180 with Conor. he wasn't able to get to 170 ...
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Yea lol, that is not the conor we wanna see, at that weight we won't see speed and agility he normally has

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Setak said:
gsp WAS walking at 185. He is more muscular now he is more 200. He is older too.

He said it was hard to get to to 170 the last time he did it.

And he was masive vs bisping and he had to cut weight.
Compare to like McGregor who he did not cut any weight Vs Diaz since he was at 168
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Sorry Mate,

But all the thing you said are false,

GSP is walking right now at 185ishh, he is no more muscular now, have you seen a picture of him recently??

GSP never said it was hard to get too 170, he is a small welterweight vs woodley (walking at 200-205)

He had almost no weight to cut for bisping. He even said he puke a lot because he had to forcefeed himself to gain some weight. His body cant handle the extra weight.
 
I really see Tony giving Khabib a lot of problems. He has to be one of the most unique fighters around, a guy with that pace, talent and determination will give anyone issues.
 
So Ben Askren and DJ are being swapped.. I don't know much about this Askren dude but he's calling out everybody. I'd love to see him against Khabib as they are both grapplers (but yes El Cucuy deserves that fight before Askren)
 
With UFCs history, watch them put Tony aside. He will freak out if it happens.

Quick question, we still do not know the outcome of the Khabib fiasco, but if Nevada athletic commission bans Khabib for some time, is he banned across US to fight?
 
Apparently Khabib vs GSP is being set up at catch weight 165
This is gonna be goood

I think Tony should fight Conor, then fight Khabib.

Ben Askren seems legit, just like Khabib. We will see how he will do.

But i am excited for Adesanya, this kid has lot of potential imo

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