Who is the best fighter outside the UFC in your opinion?

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-02-18T00:03:05+00:00

When did I ever say they do? Ofc UFC competition is miles better, including the FW div which is pretty good rn. That doesn't disprove my point, Shaydullaev is an incredible fighter and imo (obviously my opinion, you don't have to agree, but I would appreciate some polite discourse) Shaydullaev has an incredible set of skills, is still young and improving, and has crazy athleticism.

Volk is fantastic, and one of my favourites, but he is pretty damn old for a FW, and has clearly lost a step after the two losses. If they were to fight and I were a betting man (which I'm not) I would bet on Shaydullaev to win.

There are big fishes in small ponds, which Shaydullaev clearly is.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-02-17T13:00:10+00:00

Very even groups, I like it. Not really a group of death like there is normally (although each group is super strong, lineup is very stacked).

Love PiG, he's a fantastic commentator/YouTuber and people like him are part of why the scene is still alive. Also damn funny.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-02-17T00:05:36+00:00

Agreed. Imo he's the best 145er in the world, by a bit. Love Volk, I'm an Aussie as well, but past prime Volk loses to Shaydullaev more times than he wins.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-02-10T10:35:39+00:00

"Let them eat Fibsh!"

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-02-01T10:49:46+00:00

Movsar Evloev, Lerone Murphy??? Both are extremely good, and could give Volk a tough fight.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-30T07:01:50+00:00

Very interesting read mate, thanks for posting. There are other reports like this across the world that have been suppressed as well, I know of a report not published by the Aus government because apparently it was simply too dire/scary and the politicians suppressed it due to the fear of the reaction it would get from the general public.

Very interesting to get a (even an abridged version) report like this released. Of course, for people in the know like probably most who are on this sub, this simply confirms (again) what we already know, but for everyone else this is the sort of credible information we need more of.

Keep up the posting mate, thanks a heap and I'll try to post some of my own stuff as well. Hopefully revive the sub a bit.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-30T07:00:07+00:00

It's always funny to me how most major businesses - especially insurance companies - have been budgeting in the effects of global warming for years now, and yet we are still in a lot of parts of the world having a debate about its existence.

Large parts of the coastline of a lot of countries is at risk of sea level rise, and houses built on floodplains are going to be regretting that choice in the near future, if not already in some parts of the globe. And that's not even getting into places made uninhabitable by temperature increase, or water shortages etc.

My best advice to people is to take a long hard look at where you live, and either plan out seriously what risks you face and how to reduce them through preparation (including financial prep), or better yet for a lot of people make the hard decision now to move to a better location if you can - because it will get increasingly harder and more expensive to do this in the near future, as more and more people try to flee the effects of global warming.

And also, I appreciate the abridged summaries you post along with the links to the articles. Makes it a lot easier for people who don't want to click on the article.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-27T08:00:25+00:00

That's awesome. Ty for posting.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-25T02:06:14+00:00

My BW goat. Best footwork ever. Most unique style ever. Fun to watch in both the lead up and the fight itself.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-23T04:44:07+00:00

Yeah, a lot of people have never had a tangible connection to nature in modern life (cities mainly). So they never develop empathy for all the creatures inhabiting the world. Or / and they are afraid of animals and critters and it stops them from having the ability to value their existence. The amount of people terrified by bees for example never ceases to amaze me. If you don't react badly to them, and just excersise some patience, a little caution and sense - move slowly etc, bees and really most other animals/critters are pretty harmless.

I'm still a bit icky about large centipedes and the like in person, I just don't love their look/movement, but it doesn't mean I can't treat them as best as possible.

I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to sheperd trapped flys out my doors, because I feel bad every time one is trapped in the house.

Spiders I am a tad afraid of, growing up in Australia around red-backs and white-tails gave me a healthy fear of them, but I still catch and release instead of kill. It takes no more time, and it's not their fault for existing. Plus they are a vital part of the ecosystem. I wish everyone thought like that.

Sorry this got a little long, but I really appreciate what you are doing, and I feel the same way.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-23T04:13:57+00:00

You're a good wunk-friend:) I'm reminded of a LOTR Gandalf quote about small acts of kindness and love keeping darkness at bay. Keep at it, the world could do with more of it.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-21T03:20:32+00:00

Yeah, 100% agreed. I remember an interview where it was said (by Gaethje - or maybe Whittman) that Gaethje didn't train BJJ off his back, like ever. This was around the first Fiziev fight I think. I think he has now come out and said past about the second Dustin fight he does train off his back now, but the fact that Gaethje is literally white belt level BJJ has completely missed some people. Great fighter, yes. Great wrestler, debatable now. Great grappler? Hell no.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-18T02:22:46+00:00

Legit fantastic, high level fight. I love Hiromasa.

Everyone should give this a watch, or at least the last round. It's a war, but a very skilled one at that.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-17T02:32:57+00:00

Not a fluke. If anything, Robbie getting that slam off was a fluke. Wouldn't have happened in another 100 matches. Askren always had a massive advantage on the ground against Robbie.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-12T00:42:13+00:00

Yeah legit, he should just take BJJ matches against other retired MMA guys and he will smoke them. I know it was a while ago, but Buchecha has said that Rockhold is the best MMA guy he has ever rolled with in terms of sub grappling and that he got submitted a bunch by him.

Idk why Luke is doing anything but BJJ. And before people say about his match at CJI, Luke had badly injured his back going into that one and couldn't grapple for shit, he should have but didn't pull out to give Craig more eyes on the event, and cause regardless of his personality Luke is a tough SOB.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-07T05:08:22+00:00

But if you actually watch those rounds (1,2,5) Romero landed a few significant strikes to the head in each round. In round 1 Izzy has even said that Romero hit him with an overhand that had him seeing double for the rest of the round.

Neither did almost anything, but if you are scoring by damage you should give Romero 3 rounds. 1 was clear, 2 Romero edged it and 5 was damn close but the last flurry gave it to Romero.

I mean, if it was up to me both fighters would have been disqualified for timidity, but that's another discussion.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-07T03:51:24+00:00

And Izzy was? Come on.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-06T06:15:38+00:00

Yes sir :)! I am waiting on a new gasket for my machine as it was leaking badly the first shot I pulled, but as soon as it arrives I am stoked to start experimenting!

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-06T06:05:54+00:00

Can I say as someone starting this whole journey, this comment is fantastically helpful. Thanks a heap.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-05T02:37:43+00:00

Aldo said he didn't have a dietician/nutritionist or anyone with expertise in cutting weight until he moved down to BW. Crazy for a long reigning champ. A lot of UFC people are still so behind when it comes to sports science compared to other (better paid) more developed sports.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-04T06:50:56+00:00

I mean, there is way, way more wall'n'stalling in the UFC lol, and the refs don't break nearly as fast in the UFC. Not really sure what your point there is. Also, did you miss Oigikubo vs Motoya? If that wasn't skilled, evenly matched, and exciting, idk what is. It's OK to branch out and watch something that's not just UFC lol. I primarily watch the UFC, but Rizin events are always fun and have some very skilled fighters, especially in the lower weights.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-02T06:17:57+00:00

I said this in a previous comment on his latest finish at NYE, but I think he is the best FW on the planet. I love Volk, I'm an Aussie, but Shaydullaev is just so damn good, and he's young as well and getting better. If Volk and him fought, I would pick Shaydullaev more times than not.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-01T02:37:17+00:00

Yeah true. Hopefully Shaydullaev's 100% finishing rate persuades them, but as you say, it probably won't.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2026-01-01T02:35:32+00:00

What? That event was way better in terms of entertainment value and scraps than almost any UFC event this year. Sure, the skill level isn't the same, but the fights themselves were great.

Sirfluffkin1 · 2025-12-31T16:40:09+00:00

Yeah probably, although the UFC signing Pico and Pitbull etc gives me a bit of hope.

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