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11.11.2013 | 11:37 AM ET
2. Will Evan Dunham finally assert himself as a top Lightweight?
3. What Welterweight fade into obscurity?
4. Which Flyweight will become the default top contender?
5. Really, How good is Robbie Lawler?
6. Will Rory MacDonald Reassert himself as the next big thing?
7. Which Rashad Evans will we see?
8. Is Hendricks an actual threat to GSP?
9. If GSP dominates Hendricks, is he the greatest of all time?
"Wizzard of Tapology"
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11.11.2013 | 12:00 PM ET
He already has.
2. Will Evan Dunham finally assert himself as a top Lightweight?
Top 10, no. Top 15-20, he already is.
3. What Welterweight fade into obscurity?
Jake Ellenberger, Nate Mardquardt and Josh Koscheck sadly.
4. Which Flyweight will become the default top contender?
John Dodson, John Lineker if he can make weight and Little Pettis,
5. Really, How good is Robbie Lawler?
I think he's a decent lower top 6-10 welterweight because top 5 will remain between GSP, Hendricks, Condit, Rory, Shields, Maia and Brown.
6. Will Rory MacDonald Reassert himself as the next big thing?
He will continue reasserting himself.
7. Which Rashad Evans will we see?
Probably kickboxing Tyrone Spong wannabe who can't finish fights.
8. Is Hendricks an actual threat to GSP?
I don't think anyone's an actual threat to GSP and he will probably out grapple Hendricks to another decision, but I'm sure there's at least one round which could probably be the third or fourth round in which Hendricks will probably rock GSP and take him down, but not be able to finish him
9. If GSP dominates Hendricks, is he the greatest of all time?
He's already a top 3 greatest of all time and a debate can be made that he is the greatest of all time. A win over Hendricks will only solidify this claim for him. He's definitely the greatest welterweight of all time by a huge margin with Hughes in second place.
* Edited at 11.11.2013, 12:03 PM ET *
11.11.2013 | 9:09 PM ET
1. I think he will.
2. I don't think he will he is a good fighter and he has great heart but hes not a contender in my eyes.
3. I would say Koscheck he has lost his last 2 fights and with another loss(and I think he will) he will be gone.
4. Not any of the Flyweight on this card they would atleast 2 more wins for a title shot.
5. I think he is better then what people give him credit for I think he can get into the top 5.
6. I think Lawler will KO Rory in the 1st
7. The "play it safe rashad" like in the Rampage Jackson fight but I don't think it will work I think Sonnen will eventually take him down and get a arm triangle in the 2nd
8. I think he is it only take one of those shots on his jaw to put him to sleep.
9. I cant stand GSP I guess cause how he likes to play it safe but that gets him wins so It might make him the best P4P.
* Edited at 11.11.2013, 9:13 PM ET *
"Wizzard of Tapology"
11.12.2013 | 12:23 AM ET
Absolutely!
2. Will Evan Dunham finally assert himself as a top Lightweight?
Maybe...
3. What Welterweight fade into obscurity?
Outlook no so good
4. Which Flyweight will become the default top contender?
My sources say no
5. Really, How good is Robbie Lawler?
Absolutely!
6. Will Rory MacDonald Reassert himself as the next big thing?
My sources say no
7. Which Rashad Evans will we see?
Outlook not so good
8. Is Hendricks an actual threat to GSP?
My sources say no
9. If GSP dominates Hendricks, is he the greatest of all time?
Absolutely!
"The Eight Ball Has Spoken!"
11.12.2013 | 1:54 AM ET
1. Will Sergio Pettis Live up to the hype?
Yes. However, if he loses to Campuzano or has a poor performance, that hardly derails the hype train. Campuzano is no joke and Pettis is extremely young.
2. Will Evan Dunham finally assert himself as a top Lightweight?
No. He's had several chances to do so and he hasn't really gotten any better as a fighter.
3. What Welterweight fade into obscurity?
Koscheck. I wouldn't say obscurity, but he will no longer be relevant.
4. Which Flyweight will become the default top contender?
4 great potential FlyWs on the card (Pettis said he wants to stay at BW), but none on the card. Dodson or Lineker.
5. Really, How good is Robbie Lawler?
Good. He's very underrated because he's been at 185 the last few years with limited success and we tend to think of that fighter, not the beast at 170.
6. Will Rory MacDonald Reassert himself as the next big thing?
I don't think he ever lost the "next big thing" title. Just had a couple boring fights, but remember, he won those.
7. Which Rashad Evans will we see?
The same one that fought Hendo and Lil Nog
8. Is Hendricks an actual threat to GSP?
Most definitely. But will he win is a completely different question.
9. If GSP dominates Hendricks, is he the greatest of all time?
No, but well on his way. In the grand scheme of things, Hendricks will probably be just another title defense (if GSP wins). His high points will probably be the Hughes and Penn fights (for now).