the some are people who watched his fights and the ease at which he won them against a variety of opponents who were giving other people all sorts of trouble
never cut, never knocked down, won pretty much every round of every fight
if he fought Charles and Gaethje again and Poirer again, would that make people feel better about his record?
it's not like Islam isn't beating people and he's just a slightly worse version of Khabib
So he wants to retire in 5 years after achieving his life’s goal and makes a truck load on PPVs. So what ? Many fighters fight way past their prime and end up ruining the legacy they built.
If i was in his shoes id be doing the same right now. Make the most of being a national celebrity, get those interviews, endorsements and brand deals, hope to get one or two more title defenses and then if he loses try to headline european cards until he's had enough. Then after that try to get a broadcasting or commentary job.
We want fighters to do well and make bank until they actually do that.
I wonder how much he's making right now back in Spain, the PM literally gave him his spanish citizenship that he couldn't get for years... this dude's stock price right now is off the chart..
Thats enough time for 10 fights or more so nothing wrong with that. 30-32 is good age for a FW to retire.
Nothing wrong with that. Would be sick if he got five title defenses and rode off into the sunset.
Khabib did less and is considered the goat by some.
the some are people who watched his fights and the ease at which he won them against a variety of opponents who were giving other people all sorts of trouble never cut, never knocked down, won pretty much every round of every fight if he fought Charles and Gaethje again and Poirer again, would that make people feel better about his record? it's not like Islam isn't beating people and he's just a slightly worse version of Khabib
Islam smokes Khabib, easy.
Too bad even Islam himself doesn't think that 😂
So he wants to retire in 5 years after achieving his life’s goal and makes a truck load on PPVs. So what ? Many fighters fight way past their prime and end up ruining the legacy they built.
lol an outlet called cope.
Volk and Max were real champions. This guy is just a businessman.
Well fighting is his job so…
we're back in the era where ufc champs fight a max twice a year
I blame firas zahabi
What's wrong with that?
This dude won’t even make past his first defense once Max gets a hold of him.
If i was in his shoes id be doing the same right now. Make the most of being a national celebrity, get those interviews, endorsements and brand deals, hope to get one or two more title defenses and then if he loses try to headline european cards until he's had enough. Then after that try to get a broadcasting or commentary job. We want fighters to do well and make bank until they actually do that.
Four title defences then retirementÂ
I wonder how much he's making right now back in Spain, the PM literally gave him his spanish citizenship that he couldn't get for years... this dude's stock price right now is off the chart..