skillandpower 12,866 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Funny how nobody is really talking much about this! Lets say Jones stays away for 3 years (which is totally possible at this point) or better yet lets just say he never comes back! Who would be the next in line against AJ/DC winner ?! Real talk here! Not who you WANT but who you think UFC will give the next shot and why ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PakaL 2,646 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Both are irrelevant by popular demand... The division sucks till WeidemiGOD legitimizes it again. Not even GUS can lift the division out of it's destructive fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StompGrind 40,412 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Schuab 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juice64011 45,285 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Bader probably. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skillandpower 12,866 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Bader probably. Yep, most likely. In fact, I think Baders next fight will be already against AJ/DC winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PakaL 2,646 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Yep, most likely. In fact, I think Baders next fight will be already against AJ/DC winner. Awesome we get to look forward to a SPIDER style champion in that division awesome. Nothing like a pampered champ borrowing the belt and all that jazz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PakaL 2,646 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 JJ hit DC so hard in the head he's got grammar problems look... Great sparring today with the Champ Cain today. Or maybe it was a track meet because I was running away from all the pressure he brings lol. Feels so good to have him back....or does it. Al jokes aside things are going very well. I can't wait! That's from his facebook post YO. He's half brain dead like GUS ready for RUMBLE to rock... JJ softens those eggs up in the cranium region bro's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PunchBag 4,862 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 if dc wins then i see gus being next if johnson wins then i see glover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlatinumClegg 47,728 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 if dc wins then i see gus being next if johnson wins then i see glover Are you joking? Gus withdrew from a fight with Glover due to injury and has 1 win in his last 3 fights. Glover is on a 2 fight losing streak. Evans is ranked 4th on a 2 fight winning streak but has been inactive due to repeated injuries and Bader is ranked 5th on a 4 fight winning streak. Rampage is ranked 9th and on a 4 fight winning streak over lesser competition but he arguably lost to Mo Lawal the only decent fighter he faced during that run. If he could get a rematch with Bader that could determine a no.1 contender. I can't see Gus getting it without at least having that fight with Glover rescheduled and winning and despite Glover beating Bader two years ago he would need to knock Gus out in order to justify a title shot. If anyone gets it without taking another fight it seems like Bader would be the one. If Rumble wins Evans has already said he won't fight him. If DC wins I think Evans would want a tune up fight before going against Cormier in a 5 round fight since his last fight was November 2013. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolldan 15,999 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Top 3 choices if Jones does look to be gone for a while I see Machida maybe moving back up. Bader Evans OSP 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
najma 2,358 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 1. Whitepage 2. Gus - after a win over anybody 3. The loser of Weidman vs. Rockhold 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BABA_JI 12,829 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Whitepage or OSP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
secondsout 171 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 UFC will beg Phil Davis to come back, especially if Rumble wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crangs 39,067 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 UFC will beg Phil Davis to come back, especially if Rumble wins. I'd love to see Phil get smashed from pillar to post again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cashfl0w 104,314 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Bader probably. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fobar 86,533 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Schuab 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fobar 86,533 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 nah mate, now he will come for that HW strap because Jones is irrelevant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McMod_FUCKS_his_FAT_DISGUSTING_MOM_in_the_ASS_BEG_is_a_CUNT_too_LMFAO 15,834 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 The LHW division NEEDS JoGOD back asap. When plebs start throwing names like OSP and Ryan Badder for the next shot you know the division is dead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UFCCagerattler 11,178 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Funny how nobody is really talking much about this! Nobody is talking about it because Jones cleaned the division out. He gets stripped and a couple of WC HWs are going at it for the pretend strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Los_Polo_Hermano 37,086 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 "The LHW division should be removed from all of MMA and all of it's competitors should retire since Jon Jones found himself in a situation." CombGrabber 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UFCCagerattler 11,178 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 "Jones should get stripped because he can't drive" some ****. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBJF 3,446 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 enter Machida and Belfort into conversation after 186... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UFCCagerattler 11,178 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Sure. Jones is gone so they should be safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBJF 3,446 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 In the end though... Bader deserves next shot even if Jones were still champ. Davis OSP (who's doing well as of late himself) Feijao Perosh (lol i know) pretty good standing last 4 fights. I find it funny how Jones was literally 1 tough fight from clearing the division of all legitimate challengers... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yesterdays_Hero 23,966 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 OSP RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fobar 86,533 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 OSP RULES agreed OSP SUCKS 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rain_wizard 163 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 If Bader gets a title shot, i'll retire from watching this organisation. He got a gift against Davis to put him in this position. OSP would kill him in a rematch you would suspect. Honestly, Bader is an awful fighter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juice64011 45,285 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 If Bader gets a title shot, i'll retire from watching this organisation. He got a gift against Davis to put him in this position. OSP would kill him in a rematch you would suspect. Honestly, Bader is an awful fighter. He's the only guy towards the top that is active and on a win streak. There have been way worse contenders than Bader. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Los_Polo_Hermano 37,086 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 If Bader gets a title shot, i'll retire from watching this organisation. He got a gift against Davis to put him in this position. OSP would kill him in a rematch you would suspect. Honestly, Bader is an awful fighter. Um no, I wouldn't suspect that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juice64011 45,285 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Um no, I wouldn't suspect that. Me either, that fight wasn't that long ago and that's just a bad match up for OSP. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weidman_the_weight_cutting_can_maia_1_2_3_4_5 7,748 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Rumble will be champ. Contenders in line: 1) DC (fighting for title, lost twice in a row) 2) Bader. (Complete Can but still on an okay winning streak) 3) Gus (Dominated Jones but just lost badly to Rumble) 4) Glover (was on a good win streak but lost to jones and davis) 5) Rashad (definitely top contender but hasn't fought since cain and tj grant were still active) 6) OSP (lucky wins against shogun and Cummins doesn't really mean much) 7) CumGOAT (needs more wins) 8) shogun (needs to retire) 9) ?? 10) ?? LHW might very well be more shallow than HW right now unless machida decides to come back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PakaL 2,646 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 The LHW division NEEDS JoGOD back asap. When plebs start throwing names like OSP and Ryan Badder for the next shot you know the division is dead. People do not realize POPPA DOC graduated. JJ is no longer FAKE bro's he has street CRED's now. The division is worthless until he comes back and loses, or until another dominant man takes over and makes everyone forget about the newly designated FELON JJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason_H. 6,539 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 If DC wins, then it will be Gus. If AJ wins, which is impossible, then most likely Glover or Bader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba_Sparks 59,426 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 LHW is looking very thin at the moment (obviously worse since Jones went) At MW you have Belfort, Rockhold and Souza all with legitimate claims for a shot, plus several more up and comers on the fringes. That list above at LHW is just depressing. It's a threadbare division - a shame considering it's often referred to as the "marquee" division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PakaL 2,646 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) LHW is looking very thin at the moment (obviously worse since Jones went) At MW you have Belfort, Rockhold and Souza all with legitimate claims for a shot, plus several more up and comers on the fringes. That list above at LHW is just depressing. It's a threadbare division - a shame considering it's often referred to as the "marquee" division. Remember back when the SPIDER was the money maker and the division had no comp for a reason? Well flash forward to the new and improved cash cow JJ what do you think the UFC would do? History tells a story hiding paper trails never will. Edited May 14, 2015 by PakaL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rain_wizard 163 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 The least I want from a title challenger is that they have the ability to win. Taking that into consideration I don't care if Bader is on a 10 fight winning streak and Rashad|Gus| Machida are coming off losses...they are the better fighters. period. I don't want to see a circus job which it would be if Bader got a title shot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skillandpower 12,866 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 Top 3 choices if Jones does look to be gone for a while I see Machida maybe moving back up. Bader Evans OSP Bold is exactly what I think Machida will do as I think he should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlatinumClegg 47,728 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 The least I want from a title challenger is that they have the ability to win. Taking that into consideration I don't care if Bader is on a 10 fight winning streak and Rashad|Gus| Machida are coming off losses...they are the better fighters. period. I don't want to see a circus job which it would be if Bader got a title shot. Cormier and Rumble would both knock him out so don't stress over it too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skillandpower 12,866 Report post Posted May 14, 2015 The least I want from a title challenger is that they have the ability to win. Taking that into consideration I don't care if Bader is on a 10 fight winning streak and Rashad|Gus| Machida are coming off losses...they are the better fighters. period. I don't want to see a circus job which it would be if Bader got a title shot. This ^ I really think UFC will give Bader the next shot (I hope they dont) but he is not in the same level of AJ, DC and names in bold. Win streak sometimes means s******* Some of you guys will hate for this but I dont mind seeing Gus getting a shot at AJ/DC winner! So he lost to AJ, so what ? On the other hand, he BEAT Jones ..... give Gus a rematch at AJ then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carnages 62,427 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Rampage 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fobar 86,533 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Rampage 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobmyster 283 Report post Posted May 15, 2015 Matt hamill will return to claim what is rightfully his! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skillandpower 12,866 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 Rumble will be champ. Contenders in line: 1) DC (fighting for title, lost twice in a row) 2) Bader. (Complete Can but still on an okay winning streak) 3) Gus (Dominated Jones but just lost badly to Rumble) 4) Glover (was on a good win streak but lost to jones and davis) 5) Rashad (definitely top contender but hasn't fought since cain and tj grant were still active) 6) OSP (lucky wins against shogun and Cummins doesn't really mean much) 7) CumGOAT (needs more wins) 8) shogun (needs to retire) 9) ?? 10) ?? LHW might very well be more shallow than HW right now unless machida decides to come back I wouldnt mind seeing AJ/DC vs Machida (in case he beats Romero at 185 first). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyte 22,535 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 Definitely not Bader. You know the LHW division is shallow when Bader is fighting for the title. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JChristian522 2,029 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 The upcoming fight might be so good there could be a rematch. I don't want to see Bader in there either. He needs at least a clear cut #1 contender fight first. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skillandpower 12,866 Report post Posted May 16, 2015 The upcoming fight might be so good there could be a rematch. I don't want to see Bader in there either. He needs at least a clear cut #1 contender fight first. Agree. I just hope UFC doesnt give Bader a title shot already as his next fight! Gus vs Bader for #1 contender ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JChristian522 2,029 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 Agree. I just hope UFC doesnt give Bader a title shot already as his next fight! Gus vs Bader for #1 contender ?! I say no to Gustaffson. There aren't a lot of options though. Rampage looked really good. Maybe a rematch with Rampage and Bader and if Bader wins, sure why not a title shot but if Rampage wins, he might need one more in the UFC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PakaL 2,646 Report post Posted May 17, 2015 I say no to Gustaffson. There aren't a lot of options though. Rampage looked really good. Maybe a rematch with Rampage and Bader and if Bader wins, sure why not a title shot but if Rampage wins, he might need one more in the UFC. Is true GUS has to knock a few fools out first. YET he will and he will end up HOLDING the gold and making ZUFFAfloat toward sort of not in the cool sphere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
