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Is 145 the deepest division?
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01.24.2013 | 12:45 AM ET
The only other division I've had this problem with consistently over the last year or so has been Welterweight and I have considered that division to be the deepest in MMA over that span.
There's undeniably a top dog in the division right now in Jose Aldo but after he moves up there are literally 20 guys that I can see either earning or putting themselves in a position to earn the top spot.
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01.24.2013 | 12:51 AM ET
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01.24.2013 | 12:58 AM ET
I can't say the same for 170. I have Martin Kampmann and Josh Koscheck, for example, at 8th and 9th respectively in my rankings and I don't believe either will ever get a shot at number 1 again in their careers.
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01.24.2013 | 8:04 AM ET
WW = LW > FW > LHW > MW > HW = BW > FLW
So no to your question @broady but the divison has come a long way. 155ers dropping down letf and right like Edgar, Guida, Siver, Stephens, Lentz etc. and KZ, Lamas, Koch, Poirier, Mendes can be all seen as top contenders. And I'm not even mentioning Hioki, Nunes, Elkins, Oliveira and alot more...
There are also promising prospects like Hacran Dias, Rony Jason, Holloway, Bermudez, Brimage, Hettes, Brandao and so on
The division is really hot right now and some of the upcoming fights are gonna be really good...
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01.24.2013 | 9:47 AM ET
But to whatever extent this is the case, it will continue to fade away. I think there are still many more lightweights who will make their way to 145 over time. And the Edgar vs Aldo fight will help solidify Aldo as a dominant champ that is on par with any other title holder (yes, I predict Aldo via relatively one-sided victory).
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01.24.2013 | 10:51 AM ET
- 205 Jones
- 185 Anderson
- 170 GSP
?
I don't think so...
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01.24.2013 | 11:08 AM ET
Bendo > 155 also...
The divisions I feel are the most prone to have a champion change is in this order from the most to the least:
BW
HW
FlyW
LW
FW
LHW
WW
MW
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