First of all, what a goddamn beast that guy is. Tougher than nails, excellent wrestling, great striking, solid chin.
But what strikes me the most: He’s 39 and moves like he’s 20. Compare him to a 39 year old back in the 60’s or 70’s. 39 back then was middle age, now it seems like with the right training and diet 39 isn’t “Old” in the fight game (mma) any longer. Pretty amazing progression in human athletics if you ask me.
Cannonier is great but hope he don’t face Izzy again. Too short, just hands, Izzy will be smart and pick him apart at range to win 50-45.
He has no path to victory.
I’d be excited as hell to see Izzy face Bo or Khamzat.
On the way to the cage we’d all have that feeling that we don’t know what’s about to happen but it’s gonna be dynamic.
The UFC needs that. Not Izzy outpointing a 39 yr old that has no idea how to get in.
Maybe they are too raw. The ufc should make 1 of those fights anyways or we get Izzy beating the same guys again & again.
The rising guys won’t get thru Cannonier or Whitaker so stop making them face them.
Hell most the rising guys get stopped at the Brunson level.
Cannonier is one of my favorite fighters. I don’t think he will ever be champ, but not everyone can. He will hang out in the top 5 for a while, then top 10. I will always be a fan
I think he is not that good in MMA. Cheated in his last fight, arm triangle was terrible technique, and he trains with Masvidal, already talking shit/calling out a lighter weightclass Colby.
He’s also older and doesn’t look that impressive for what his credentials and accolades are. Let’s see him vs Chimaev. Just get that fight over already. If he wins, I’ll be impressed.