George Owen
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Trilogy incoming? Hope not
Wow.
Lame celebration as usual, but what a knockout
Why not? 2 entertaining fights so far , and it's finely poised between both.Trilogy incoming? Hope not
Pereira too confident. He had him already by his calves but man what a shot by IzzyLooking forward to the trilogy fight already.
What a card, by the way!
Pentalogy if you include kickboxingThere has to be a trilogy now given that no one else in the division is close to the level of these two.
Not sure he's ever been truly outclassed in any fight against pereira, normally just gets detonated on.Surely Izzy won’t be called fake any longer? He’s backed his word and being as bona fide and certified as anyone in the sport, and unlike the vast majority, overcome extreme adversity whilst doing so.
If ever someone showed the heart, mental fortitude and conviction of a champion it’s Adesanya in overcoming what must’ve become his final level boss. Very few ever do that. Guy should get the most props for it, regardless of whether he’s ‘cringe’ or annoying etc.
This is the kind of comeback story reserved for Rocky or the like in movies, not sport.
Mad respect for Izzy, based on the actual fights against Pereira he had a chance for sure. But to overcome the mental aspect of losing three times is truly phenomenal. Do or die, and he fecking did it alright. His determination seemed truly next level during the face off at the weigh-ins, so there was definitely something in the air.Surely Izzy won’t be called fake any longer? He’s backed his word and being as bona fide and certified as anyone in the sport, and unlike the vast majority, overcome extreme adversity whilst doing so.
If ever someone showed the heart, mental fortitude and conviction of a champion it’s Adesanya in overcoming what must’ve become his final level boss. Very few ever do that. Guy should get the most props for it, regardless of whether he’s ‘cringe’ or annoying etc.
This is the kind of comeback story reserved for Rocky or the like in movies, not sport.
Yeah my thoughts tooI wonder if the trilogy fight will happen. Seems perfectly poised, but the energy seems to be that this is rivalry is now put to bed. Which is very odd considering Izzy is technically 1-3.
Pereira should probably move up to 205 I guess, or at least fight less often at 185. Preparing for two 5 round title fights in the space of 4 months with heavy weight cuts both times no doubt takes it's toll on the body.
MW division becomes much less interesting again to be honest with Izzy back as champ. Only Khamzat is really an interesting challenger at this point.
Yeah and it's deserved. Both fights were very good.I can’t see any other option than a third and final fight. There are simply no other viable contenders than those two in the division at the moment.
The more I watch the more it seems like a lucky shot made in desperation instead of a wily 4d chess move by Izzy to lure him in then knock him out.Tweet
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Definitely.The more I watch the more it seems like a lucky shot made in desperation instead of a wily 4d chess move by Izzy to lure him in then knock him out.
Dont think so. Look how quickly he takes his hands up, too early imo. Seems like he wanted to get those shots in the counter.The more I watch the more it seems like a lucky shot made in desperation instead of a wily 4d chess move by Izzy to lure him in then knock him out.
The sequence leading up to Perreira getting Izzy on the ropes was initiated by Alex. Izzy would be nuts to allow him to do that intentionally given what just happened to him in the last fight. Perreira simply hits too hard to take that sort of risk. He just got lucky with the first shot, which allowed him to launch the second one that knocked him out.Dont think so. Look how quickly he takes his hands up, too early imo. Seems like he wanted to get those shots in the counter.
Trilogy wont happen imo too much of a weight cut for Alex. And happy for Burns to win, great fighter and Masvidal better retire, never liked him either
Round 2 only and I assume Izzy anticipated that move. To me Alex‘s initial attack did not look as if Izzy would be in trouble yet he goes to the fence and stays as before he turned all the time. Anyhow we never know but in general, the hits you dont see coming make the biggest knockoutsThe sequence leading up to Perreira getting Izzy on the ropes was initiated by Alex. Izzy would be nuts to allow him to do that intentionally given what just happened to him in the last fight. Perreira simply hits too hard to take that sort of risk. He just got lucky with the first shot, which allowed him to launch the second one that knocked him out.
I don't know whether it was a deliberate rope a dope, probably not but I don't agree he just got lucky. That little left jab that sends his head over towards the follow up right hand was an absolute beaut. He didn't see it until it hit and from that point he was in trouble.The sequence leading up to Perreira getting Izzy on the ropes was initiated by Alex. Izzy would be nuts to allow him to do that intentionally given what just happened to him in the last fight. Perreira simply hits too hard to take that sort of risk. He just got lucky with the first shot, which allowed him to launch the second one that knocked him out.
Hopefully Izzy follows him up there for another crack at the title
From the horse's mouth. Will be interesting to see how he fairs at his natural weight. His power and punch resistance should take a leap at the very least.
Because I feel we saw all there is to see.Why not? 2 entertaining fights so far , and it's finely poised between both.
I like Max a lot but also big fan of Allen and want him to win this.Speaking of chins, is Max's chin finally getting shattered this weekend? Or will he deliver the same clinic he does to anyone not named Alex Volkanovski?
Even though every train must stop at some point, I've been riding Arnold Allen all along and not stopping now, specially at those underdog numbers.
Would be amusing if that's fated. Izzy already said he only has a few more fights left before he calls time, so unless some genuine contenders emerge, there's maybe 2-3 defences before he hangs them up, or... potentially goes up for one last shot.Hopefully Izzy follows him up there for another crack at the title
It sort of makes sense given that the only challenge at 185 would be a 3rd fight with Izzy. After that, its a long way down to the next contender. At 205, he could square up against a Rakic or an Ankalaev to see if he is ready for a title shot.
From the horse's mouth. Will be interesting to see how he fairs at his natural weight. His power and punch resistance should take a leap at the very least.