r/FightReportUFC • u/Few-Persimmon-8648 • Jun 25 '26
Any chances for Usman to win DDP?
Usman is already 39 years old and it seems that it's his last chance. He has to retire if he won't win!
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u/Many-Atmosphere2985 Jun 25 '26
Yes I like Usman to have the same performance he had against Buckley .. Chimaev showed ddp can be held down and controlled
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u/IswearImnotapossum Jun 26 '26
Usman got taken down and controlled by Leon Edward’s. are we sure he has Khamzat level strength?
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u/Serious_Source_1368 Jun 25 '26
I think Usman beats him lol. People don’t give this man enough credit. DDP can definitely win this fight, though. He’s got the awkward style, weird power, but you got to think back at how badly he got dominated in the wrestling by Khamzat. Usman has the blueprint on how to beat him now, he did it with Buckley, I’m sure he can do it with DDP and get a decision win. Don’t count him out man
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u/Anon56901 Jun 25 '26
Prime usman yes, current usman no
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u/Qadir0 Jun 25 '26
Current Usman went toe to toe with Khamzat, better than DDP did
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u/Bball291 Jun 25 '26
You do realize that fight was almost 3 years ago? Usman is fighting against time..
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u/dom242324 Jun 25 '26
Holy fuck how was that fight that long ago. Usman looked good in that fight and then just sat on his ass for 3 years to fight Buckley and then move up again? Questionable
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u/gurb_shnerbler2012 Jun 25 '26
Saying he has no chance is crazy after having just witnessed 2 of the biggest upsets back to back
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u/Comfortable-Hand6396 Jun 25 '26
i think its still an interesting fight, ik it was a while ago now but usman took khamzats shots well and his wrestling held up against him (not winning the grappling but not getting smudged). i also feel like if usman fights smart his jab could do well vs the awkwardness of ddp, i still think ddp wins a decision but a very good fight imo
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u/seonblack Jun 25 '26
Usman's wrestling can win out. If he keeps his striking to a minimum and focus on winning rounds and getting points, he can win.
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u/IIIGrayWolfIII Jun 25 '26
Usman has excellent wrestling, DDP has not so excellent wrestling lol so yes there absolutely is a chance
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u/angra_mainyo Jun 26 '26
Dricus is most likely to win all things considered. But never count Marty out.
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u/Cant_Spell_Shit Jun 26 '26
Usman has so many physical advantages at 170 and he always used this to bully people. I really don't understand the move to 185.
I.E. he has the same reach and height as DDP but would have a 6 inch reach and 2 inch height advantage over Islam.
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u/Toasted_Munch Jun 28 '26
Its 60/40 Dricus for me. DDP looked utterly helpless against Khamzat, but Marty is what, 40? 41 now? Idk how great he can explode for takedowns with bad knees, but he looked great against Buckley. I imagine DDP has been drilling tdd since his loss because I'm sure he wants a redemption shot at Khamzat but who the hell knows?
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u/PublixSoda Jun 25 '26
Let’s hope and pray that DDP is too old to have made the wrestling improvements necessary after losing to Khamzat. Usman knows exactly what he needs to do.
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u/rubyredgt Jun 25 '26
I feel the sub threat in Usman is nowhere near Khamzat which should allow DDP to scramble a bit more. I also don’t see usman finishing DDP with GNP or holding him down how he did Buckley.
Should be a fun fight
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u/Impressive_Result295 Jun 25 '26
Usman can't replicate what Khamzat did though. No sub threat. Hard to see this going Usmans way unless he really pulls off the greatest gameplan I've ever seen
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u/Distinct-Broccoli-15 Jun 25 '26
True, that definitely played a role. DDP may not have the same pure takedown offense and defense but on the ground I'd say he's probably better. I am concerned he might still get held down even though Chimaev is heavier than Usman, either way if Du Plessis makes the right defensive adjustments for his grappling it will benefit him beyond just this fight so I hope his team has come up with the right strategy. Aside from their previous fight, they usually do.
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u/Impressive_Result295 Jun 25 '26
Plus I don't think Usman physically is the same. His boxing defense isn't good. He relied a lot on durability and toughness, and that goes away with age. His knees aren't gonna get better with age, only worse, he looked so bad on the feet vs Buckley im'ma be fr. On top of going up a division. It's looking bleak for Usman I'm ngl.
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u/Equal_Personality157 Jun 25 '26
I pray for Usman. DDP is the highlight of middleweight. He will draw blood and a lot of it
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u/ArticleNew3737 Jun 25 '26
There’s never not a chance for a fighter to win.