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Soldato
He won't come back, he's a devout guy and a big part of his culture is respecting your elders. The Ferguson boat has sailed and Justin gave him the sort of beating that changes you permanently - he would have got destroyed too IMO, so between his mum's wishes and not wanting to fight someone he's already beaten again... that's that.
The plan was always for Islam to take the mantle once Khabib retired as the lightweight guy so we're just going to see that now. Hopefully he can carry on the maulings for our entertainment.
Also haven't seen this posted but Chimaev is supposed to be fighting Edwards now, a massive jump up as obviously Dana is trying to get him into the upper echelons of welterweight ASAP.
The plan was always for Islam to take the mantle once Khabib retired as the lightweight guy so we're just going to see that now. Hopefully he can carry on the maulings for our entertainment.
Also haven't seen this posted but Chimaev is supposed to be fighting Edwards now, a massive jump up as obviously Dana is trying to get him into the upper echelons of welterweight ASAP.
Soldato
Broken toes? No problem - still smesh.
Soldato
Has McGreggor been jumping up and down on social media yet reminding everyone how he was beating Khabib
Soldato
Now I've calmed down...
It was interesting that once Khabib got Justin on the floor he immediately went into BJJ mode with the mount and looking for a submission finish - an area Justin has little to no experience in - and it showed because he basically did what he wanted with him as soon as he'd secured those takedowns - as in previous fights he's looked to drain opponents down, do a lot of damage then if an opportunity arises he'd go for a sub, but tonight he just looked like after feeling out the first couple of minutes he just wanted to finish it as quickly as possible. Makes sense if he had a damaged foot.
Amazing how he's made everyone elite at LW look ordinary... but now he's gone it should be fun seeing the belt change hands a bit over the next couple of years, because I don't think we'll see anyone as dominant for a while.
It was interesting that once Khabib got Justin on the floor he immediately went into BJJ mode with the mount and looking for a submission finish - an area Justin has little to no experience in - and it showed because he basically did what he wanted with him as soon as he'd secured those takedowns - as in previous fights he's looked to drain opponents down, do a lot of damage then if an opportunity arises he'd go for a sub, but tonight he just looked like after feeling out the first couple of minutes he just wanted to finish it as quickly as possible. Makes sense if he had a damaged foot.
Amazing how he's made everyone elite at LW look ordinary... but now he's gone it should be fun seeing the belt change hands a bit over the next couple of years, because I don't think we'll see anyone as dominant for a while.
lol, but to be fair he won one round against Khabib, think only one other fighter has taken a round from Khabib..
Also McGreggor hadn't fought in MMA for two years.
Soldato
I was referencing how McGreggor has been posting how he was winning and how great his illegal knee to the face while grounded was.
I don’t doubt he is very supportive of Khabibs retirement lol
Soldato
Apparently Khabib told DC that he chose to put Justin to sleep over the arm bar because he was worried he’d not tap with his car-crash mentality and end up getting his arm broken in front of his parents - he thought that wouldn’t be cool so he chose the more considerate option. What a nice guy.
He also got the mumps just as his camp started as well as the two broken toes, but... well, champ gonna champ. Never beaten, never cut - hell most fighters take more damage in a single round than he did over his whole career. #thuglife
He also got the mumps just as his camp started as well as the two broken toes, but... well, champ gonna champ. Never beaten, never cut - hell most fighters take more damage in a single round than he did over his whole career. #thuglife
Caporegime
Bellator 250 is on Sky Sports Arena live tonight at midnight for anyone interested.
Caporegime
Doubt anyone is interested based on my last post
In other hilarious news:
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/former-uf...uncil-seat-in-huntington-beach-162038895.html
I look forward to seeing more Tito speech gaffs.
Caporegime
Anyone catch the fights last night? Brahimaz ear was literally hanging off, nasty!!!
Soldato
Gaaawdammit, Islam has had to pull out of the RDA fight. He’s emulating that year or so Khabib has when he was always injured/hospitalised. Was looking forward to that. 
EDIT - like Khabib he caught the mumps, but instead of at the start of camp he got it right at the end as he was cutting weight for fight week. Bad times.
EDIT - like Khabib he caught the mumps, but instead of at the start of camp he got it right at the end as he was cutting weight for fight week. Bad times.
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Caporegime
Felder stepping up to fight RDA! Not a fan of his commentary but massive respect for taking a fight like that on such short notice. I think he has a pretty good chance as well.
After seeing the video of McGregor really upping the intensity of his training for his highly anticipated return to the octagon in 2021, i can see why Khabib retired.
https://twitter.com/mmaeejit/status/1323342056320835586?s=24
https://twitter.com/mmaeejit/status/1323342056320835586?s=24
Soldato
Looking forward to seeing Valentina Shevchenko back in the octagon this weekend. More of this plz