Ian McCall Says T.J. Dillashaw Is Getting Knocked Out At UFC 173
UFC bantamweight kingpin Renan Barao will look to continue his incredible run of form this Saturday, as he takes on Team Alpha Male product T.J. Dillashaw in the main event of UFC 173. The champion has a 33 fight win streak which dates back to 2005, and many fans are picking ‘Baron’ for an easy win. Of course there are no easy wins at this level, but ‘The Viper’ is truly up against the odds.
UFC flyweight Ian McCall chimed in on this Saturday’s main event, as he spoke with Rick J Lee, check out what ‘Uncle Creepy’ had to say (quotes from MMAMania.com):
“Barao versus Dillashaw is interesting. Dillashaw has made some serious improvements with Duane. I don’t know all of the drama with Duane. It seems like the only drama is with Duane and Urijah because everybody else is getting along. I don’t know, it’s not my business. But, T.J. is going to try and stand with Barao and he’s going to get knocked out. Alpha Male does not have the system to beat those types of Brazilians. “
Although many fans likely share the view that Barao is going to beat Dillashaw, I don’t think many made the connection between Alpha Male and Brazil. I’d never write anyone off in a fight, even with the odds piled against ‘The Viper’, but do you think it is the Alpha Male training methods, or just the fact that Jose Aldo and Renan Barao are simply too good for anyone right now? McCall continued:
“Look at the track record, I hate to say it, but, it’s not going to work, dude. And, not taking anything away from T.J., he’s great. He’s really good. I think as far as MMA goes, he is the least effective wrestler out of the bunch. I don’t know how his grappling is, you never see it because all he wants to do is stand and trade. But I think he has become the best kickboxer out of Alpha Male. Of course, anyone can knock out anyone on any given day, but i think Barao is just a better striker. It’s going to come down to a kickboxing fight, match, and I don’t think it will go well for T.J.”
Chad Mendes and Urijah Faber have both failed in their combined four attempts against Jose Aldo and Renan Barao, but will Dillashaw suffer the same fate? If so, does it mean that Team Alpha Male need to change up their training? Up to this point, the now notorious gym has produced some epic victories, so what do you think?
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