Future Champs predictions

[Luke]

I got JDS right (years ago. still a bad call). Weidman right. Cormier right.. (I guess. technically).

Scientist got Hendricks, Weidman, RDA, Werdum, Cormier.

You got to pick new ones...like I did

[Bobby Boulders]

Thinking Rockhold has a fair chance of beating Weidman, Condit can beat Lawler (though I'd rather Robbie win), Cain has a fair chance of gaining his belt back against Werdum.

[SPX]

Awww shit, we got Bobby Boulders in the house! Good to see you around.

I agree on Rockhold. Condit though. . . That's an interesting matchup but I'm just not sure Condit has it. I think if he wins he has to do it on volume while avoiding Robbie's shots. Maybe the strategy he used against Nick Diaz would work.

[Luke]

Thinking Rockhold has a fair chance of beating Weidman, Condit can beat Lawler (though I'd rather Robbie win), Cain has a fair chance of gaining his belt back against Werdum.

Welcome to the forum.

I think Rockhold and Cain have decent shots, but I was just talking with poopoo the other day about how I think Lawler wins easily. Never know, though

[poopoo333]

Future Champs:

HW: Stipe Miocic

LHW: If Jones comes back, Jones reigns.

MW: Weidman has it for a long time. I think him and Rockhold fight 2-3x by the way.

WW: Lawler defends for awhile. Can't believe I said that

LW: Tony Ferguson

FW: McGregor will be champ for 1-2 years IMO. I'll still bet Aldo in December if he hits +200 though

BW: Dillashaw. Cruz has to be done

Flyweight: Mighty Mouse forever

BW woman: RR forever

Strawweight: JJ for awhile.

[Luke]

^^^^Stipe....that might end up being a really good pick

Never even thought of Ferguson. He's been on a roll, though

[poopoo333]

^^^^Stipe....that might end up being a really good pick

Never even thought of Ferguson. He's been on a roll, though

I think Khabib beats RDA/Cerrone winner. But I think Ferguson contends/can be champ in a couple years. He keeps getting better.

[Bobby Boulders]

I think Condit, while having more rust than Robbie, more than likely comes in with a better game plan. Jackson's is the master game plan squad, and while I love ATT, and they have coached many top fighters, they only have one champ in all their years: Robbie. Jackson's is known for formidable fighters, and I think with their top tier attitude and ability to coach Condit will grind out a win.


But... I hope Robbie uses his KO power and defends. I just don't think Robbie has the sheer skill to hang with Condit, as Condit is very technical, and Robbie isn't. Hopefully Robbie pressures a rusty Condit to the point Condit is shook and takes it home.

[Bobby Boulders]

I think Khabib beats RDA/Cerrone winner. But I think Ferguson contends/can be champ in a couple years. He keeps getting better.

I agree. Khabib is pretty much a lock, but who knows if he can keep his streak forever? Ferguson has a pretty good reach for that class, and progresses every fight. He still trained with Bang, which is smart on his part. Up his striking game, win more fights, IMO.

[SPX]

I agree. Khabib is pretty much a lock, but who knows if he can keep his streak forever?

Not sure why, but a lot of people are acting like Pettis's days as champ are already over. I get that Khabib has great wrestling and that's a Pettis weakness, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Pettis were to beat him.

I still think Pettis is going to be champ again. Maybe not right now, but at some point in the not-too-distant future.

[Luke]

Not sure why, but a lot of people are acting like Pettis's days as champ are already over. I get that Khabib has great wrestling and that's a Pettis weakness, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if Pettis were to beat him.

I still think Pettis is going to be champ again. Maybe not right now, but at some point in the not-too-distant future.

His best chance to see the title again is to move to 145

[SPX]

He's too big for 145. I think his best chance is to get healthy and kick RDA's ass.

[Luke]

He's too big for 145. I think his best chance is to get healthy and kick RDA's ass.

He's not that much bigger than Conor. I think he coud make 145

[SPX]

I'll pass on a gaunt, drawn-out Pettis. It might be POSSIBLE for him to make 145 but I think he's right where he belongs considering his height and frame.

[Luke]

I'll pass on a gaunt, drawn-out Pettis. It might be POSSIBLE for him to make 145 but I think he's right where he belongs considering his height and frame.

If you mean 3rd best fighter in his division, then I agree