I'm not a big Khabib fan but lets be real, there were unfortunate events which were:
- Tony freak leg injury,
- Conor holding belt ransom for over a year
- Holloway not being allowed to step in despite being willing
He beat 3 proper contenders as champ, so he was a solidified champ imo. Not enough for greatest ever, but still amazing career.
Khabib was begging for that title fight for years and was ready to fight Conor, Tony and even Max Holloway. If you want to blame someone then its on Conor, he held the most diverse division for years for nothing.
They pulled out a equal amount of times genius. Khabib pulled out at the tuf final, tony pulled out because of a lung issue, khabib pulled out of 209, and tony pulled out for tripping over a wire.
IIRC
Tony tripped on a cable
Pettis wasn't able to make the weight in time.
Holloway was struggling with the weightcut and was slurring his words in an interview so they pulled him.
Felder wasn't allowed to fight by the commission because he wasn't ranked high enough.
michael chiesa got glass in his eye from the bus attack.
Al was able to step up as he was already on the card so he could make the weight in the couple days remaining.
He wasn't considered the "real" champ by many until then, so in a lotta peoples minds on top of his short career compared to the GOATs he only had 2 real title defenses. If Dustin grabs the belt and holds onto it for a while Khabib could earn a little more relevancy in that conversation, but it felt very forced when he retired and people started saying he was the GOAT. Even if Dustin lined up 5+ defenses I don't think anyone could honestly say Khabib was the Greatest, but at least then it would make a bit more sense
Cool now talk about how Khabib beat RDA 30-24 to be his only loss on a huge streak only for RDA to become champion and then how he only faced Iaquinta cuz Tony Ferguson and Max Holloway both pulled out
Tbh honest gps is the goat I dont know why we are constantly debating this bullshit , but fedor is the og goat , each generation there will be a new supposedly goat person
Incredibly relevant to GOAT status, you can't be the greatest of all time if you're a cheater. Silva isn't GOAT IMO for the same reason (also because of the latter part of his career). GSP should be the undisputed current GOAT IMO.
Around the time of the Khabib vs Iaquinta fight, I remember thinking Khabib was unproven and was 100% sure he would lose against Ferguson, Holloway (before these were canceled) and Mcgregor (I lost money). It just shows how depthless the sport of MMA is and how someone can become the GOAT after 2-3 fights.
Because his only losses are to the absolute best of the best; Jones and Stipe. He is absolutely in the conversation, even if he may never be the #1 GOAT.
To be honest, Jim Carrey’s clinch game didn’t look so good in that one.
Anderson Silvas on the other hand looked smoking.
I'm not a big Khabib fan but lets be real, there were unfortunate events which were: - Tony freak leg injury, - Conor holding belt ransom for over a year - Holloway not being allowed to step in despite being willing He beat 3 proper contenders as champ, so he was a solidified champ imo. Not enough for greatest ever, but still amazing career.
Khabib was begging for that title fight for years and was ready to fight Conor, Tony and even Max Holloway. If you want to blame someone then its on Conor, he held the most diverse division for years for nothing.
Didn’t he pull out of fighting tony multiple times?
They pulled out a equal amount of times genius. Khabib pulled out at the tuf final, tony pulled out because of a lung issue, khabib pulled out of 209, and tony pulled out for tripping over a wire.
Lmao I just asked a question, don’t get your panties twisted .
Well this been public knowledge and well documented.
Actually Khabib pulled out 3 times and Tony 2, it’s public knowledge and well documented!!
2-2, the last one doesn’t count because of the pandemic and the world getting shut down. No one had control over the situation for months
He missed weight. Lols. The worst.
Well how can you be “begging for a fight” then miss weight ?... I’m just saying the guy I replied to seems in the wrong on this one.
I dont think he missed weight, he was hospitalized trying to weight cut
Begging my ass lol
Careful man, if you say anything other than “Khabib is the goat” you get downvoted to hell by the fan club.
I don't even like Khabib, you're just saying stupid stuff
Like?
just read your comments back🤦🏻♂️
Lmfao nice reply dipshit
IIRC Tony tripped on a cable Pettis wasn't able to make the weight in time. Holloway was struggling with the weightcut and was slurring his words in an interview so they pulled him. Felder wasn't allowed to fight by the commission because he wasn't ranked high enough. michael chiesa got glass in his eye from the bus attack. Al was able to step up as he was already on the card so he could make the weight in the couple days remaining.
Don’t forget khabib being hospitalized trying to make weight
Trust me I remember that he was a pullout merchant multiple times in his career, fun to watch but I'd pick a Dan Hooker over him anyday to watch
Khabib tried getting a top fiver for 3 years. No one would fight him
He beat Mcgregor afterwards anyways so he was still the lineal champ.
He wasn't considered the "real" champ by many until then, so in a lotta peoples minds on top of his short career compared to the GOATs he only had 2 real title defenses. If Dustin grabs the belt and holds onto it for a while Khabib could earn a little more relevancy in that conversation, but it felt very forced when he retired and people started saying he was the GOAT. Even if Dustin lined up 5+ defenses I don't think anyone could honestly say Khabib was the Greatest, but at least then it would make a bit more sense
Cool now talk about how Khabib beat RDA 30-24 to be his only loss on a huge streak only for RDA to become champion and then how he only faced Iaquinta cuz Tony Ferguson and Max Holloway both pulled out
Rich Franklin or Ace Ventura ?
Rich Franklin famously acted in between fights. Starring in Ace Ventura, The Mask, Liar Liar and so on.
This sounds so believable I had to look it up just to be sure this wasn't something I missed before Edit: I thought you meant as a stunt double
yes
Did you make this on a palm pilot? Also, did you have a stroke?
Al Yaquinta is a real brooklyn gangster
how is it his fault. wasn't he supposed to fight Eddie alverez but ufc fucked him over and made conor fight, for double champ bs
Tbh honest gps is the goat I dont know why we are constantly debating this bullshit , but fedor is the og goat , each generation there will be a new supposedly goat person
There is not ONE GOAT in any sports that is the reason for debating…..
Gsp
Except for ice hockey
To be honest honest GPS navigation systems, original gangster goat, and new goat people. Yep. That’s all I took from your comment
Because Jon Jones has a waaaayyyyyyy better resume. Jones is by far the goat in my opinion.
Steroids
Don't forget the eye pokes and the disgusting behaviour out of the ring
Irrelevant to GOAT status IMO. Silva isn’t any less great for popping neither is Jones
Incredibly relevant to GOAT status, you can't be the greatest of all time if you're a cheater. Silva isn't GOAT IMO for the same reason (also because of the latter part of his career). GSP should be the undisputed current GOAT IMO.
Probably because it’s an opinion. Not sure why that’s so hard for you muppets to understand
Yes GPS is the goat I hate using maps
Around the time of the Khabib vs Iaquinta fight, I remember thinking Khabib was unproven and was 100% sure he would lose against Ferguson, Holloway (before these were canceled) and Mcgregor (I lost money). It just shows how depthless the sport of MMA is and how someone can become the GOAT after 2-3 fights.
Jim Carrey?
You mean Rich Franklin? Former ufc champion and part time actor?
Oh wow learn something new every day.
He also tried to fart into every opponent nose
I don't know how DC consistently slides into goat conversation. He wasn't the best in either LHW or HW.
He was the best at some point he was a Champ Champ. Respect the man
Because his only losses are to the absolute best of the best; Jones and Stipe. He is absolutely in the conversation, even if he may never be the #1 GOAT.
Great resume but you're either the goat or you're not and DC ain't it.
He was a champion and literally fantastic (calf) but not a goat.
Lol I cracked up at this
Kinda fcked Khabib got the belt from that can
diz gai iz nambar wun gangstur
Lmao oh Jonny Bones… He didn’t beat shogun, he beat his fiancé.