Prediction Discussion RE: the upcoming big fights
With the Poirier V Max & Usman V Buckley fights announced, the rest of the big summer fights are soon to be revealed. Here's how I think it'll all shake out: 1) I think Jon & Tom will fight in either October or November. 2) I think JDM & Belal have both (separately) agreed in principle to fight Islam after they're done fighting each other. I think Islam will vacate to get that chance. I think that Islam Vs JDM or Islam Vs. Belal fight happens at International Fight Week IF Belal/JDM come out of their fight uninjured. I think, if they do come out hurt, the Islam fight happens in November. 3) With Islam vacating, I think you will see Ilia V Charles at International Fight Week for the (now vacant) 155 lbs. belt. 4) Gaethje will have to fight someone. It might end up being them re-doing the Dan Hooker fight that was supposed to happen. OR Gaethje Vs. Arman for the #1 contender. My guess is that will happen at International Fight Week. 5) Dricus fights Khamzat. Probably in August. 6) Ankalaev V Alex Pereira in August as well. 7) Imavov might fight Strickland. Tell me where I'm super incorrect. Bonus points if you supply links/sources to back up your rebuttal(s). And let me hear your predictions !! submitted by /u/drostj2 [link] [comments]
With the Poirier V Max & Usman V Buckley fights announced, the rest of the big summer fights are soon to be revealed. Here's how I think it'll all shake out:
1) I think Jon & Tom will fight in either October or November.
2) I think JDM & Belal have both (separately) agreed in principle to fight Islam after they're done fighting each other. I think Islam will vacate to get that chance. I think that Islam Vs JDM or Islam Vs. Belal fight happens at International Fight Week IF Belal/JDM come out of their fight uninjured. I think, if they do come out hurt, the Islam fight happens in November.
3) With Islam vacating, I think you will see Ilia V Charles at International Fight Week for the (now vacant) 155 lbs. belt.
4) Gaethje will have to fight someone. It might end up being them re-doing the Dan Hooker fight that was supposed to happen. OR Gaethje Vs. Arman for the #1 contender. My guess is that will happen at International Fight Week.
5) Dricus fights Khamzat. Probably in August.
6) Ankalaev V Alex Pereira in August as well.
7) Imavov might fight Strickland.
Tell me where I'm super incorrect. Bonus points if you supply links/sources to back up your rebuttal(s). And let me hear your predictions !!
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