The only wins between all 4 of the challengers in the top 5 since Poirier and Gaethje fought a week after Khabib won the belt against Iaquinta two years ago have been against Cowboy (Gaethje, Conor, Tony), James Vick, Edson Barboza (Gaethje), Anthony Pettis (Tony), Max Holloway (Dustin and not a LW) and Eddie Alvarez (Dustin)
Let's be honest, all 5 of those actual LWs the 4 contenders have beaten to maintain their spot in the last 2 years are shot. They have a combined record of 8-17 vs their respective last 5 opponents.
This fish has been rotting at the head for a while but it's a 3-headed fish. Conor and Tony are an even bigger problem than Khabib - neither has actually beaten a genuine fellow contender in several years. And Khabib is only good for 1 fight per year.
Coronavirus has just turned this into an even bigger shitshow.
Let's be honest, all 5 of those actual LWs the 4 contenders have beaten to maintain their spot in the last 2 years are shot. They have a combined record of 8-17 vs their respective last 5 opponents.
This fish has been rotting at the head for a while but it's a 3-headed fish. Conor and Tony are an even bigger problem than Khabib - neither has actually beaten a genuine fellow contender in several years. And Khabib is only good for 1 fight per year.
Coronavirus has just turned this into an even bigger shitshow.
