Joanna's next opponent and there mentioning Calderwood over Andrade?

Was watching Fox after fight and all of them start talking about "whats next after a break for Joanna"..and they all started in with mentioning Calderwood... am I missing something? Didnt Calderwood just get destroyed by Andrade (whom they fail to mention)  who was coming off a complete beat down of Penne who was ranked #6th at the time...in ANdrades FIRST fight at that weight?


What am I missing? Clearly we all want to see this rematch from tonight , dont get me wrong... it was a very entertaining fight... But if ANYONE deserves a shot outside of this... how could you even remotely pick Calderwood over Andrade... I dont mind that Andrade in fact does fight her way to the title shot... a good year in the division "earning it" would be a good thing... But when  they start skipping over her with fighters she basically picked up and gorilla slammed and beat the breaks off...I start having a problem ... 


Anyone know of a good reason why they would do this?

Andrade got beat by penington, carmouche, maia... 

There no one to fight Johana, Calderwood sell more tickek...

Only things I know is that who ever Johana face next, it will not be a main event!

@StreamFan, I wouldn't worry, I don't see any chance Andrade isn't next ... unless PvZ beats the breaks off Karate Hottie and they somehow spin it that she's ready on account of that.

I think the only girl that could possibly leapfrog Andrade would be Cortney Casey - but she has to beat Gadelha for that to happen (by the way, if that hgappens I'd actually give her a fair chance against the queen because Cortney's got the size to no be overwhelmed by Joanna and give her some serious questions to answer, but all that's only IF she can get over Claudia).

The way I see it, Andrade is next, then the winner of PvZ vs. Waterson or the winner of Thug Rose's next fight. And Joanna has more or less cleaned the division out so after that it's rematches time.

Girls who are a couple of solid wins away from getting "into the mix": Suarez, Moroz, JoJo, Lima

The thing about this division is that barring 3-4 fighters I literally fear for the health of anyone else in there with Joanna. For instance if PvZ somehow finds herself in a title fight withing the next year or so I'll be praying to gay Jesus she gets finished fast.

I like Calderwood but she's a choke artist and should be a long, looonnnggg way away from a title shot. Actually it seems like she should really be at 125, she looked much better against Letourneau than she has in any of her other UFC fights.

@yossgold: you forgot yo mention Grasso. She's young and new to the org, but she has the potential to be the olive skin PVZ.

@yossgold  "Cortney Casey - but she has to beat Gadelha for that to happen". You think she will be able to take the win?

@AlexSpan, I wouldn't be completely shocked if it happened. Gadelha is very reliant on getting her way grappling and I'm pretty sure she will ... BUT ... Casey is big, athletic and I can see her maybe stopping Gadelha for long enough to push her to the end of her gas tank. I don't think Casey will gas out within 15 minutes and she has all the tools. The safe bet would be to pick Gadelha of course, but I've been playing around with picking Casey I just need to rewatch her fights a bit more closely before I make my final decision.

@unbeknownst, dayum! You're right, how the hell did I forget her?!?!

@Pillory, I don't think JoJo's a choke artist, I think she's just not as good people initially pegged her to be and has very specific flaws. She's a killer once she gets in her rhythm but you can't deny how slow she his, footwork is lacking, very susceptible to submissions. I don't think you can call a girls who's basically beaten all the girls she was supposed to beat a choke artist. The only girls she's lost to (including on TUF) were either better than her (Andrade, Rose) or at her level (Moroz). I think her speed (or lack thereof) will always be in her way in this sport unless she can find a way to cover up for it.

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Thanks, I must agree with you on this point --> espiecially the height (but Claudia is also a hell of a beast athletically) and her striking is good enough to exchange on her feets for a while before switching the fight to the ground. It's not like if she can only rely on her ground game.

Very curious to see the result of this fight (hope Claudia take the win)

BTW, none of you guys want to see Claudia against KK?? This fight would be awesome to watch (really curious to see how KK would handle this in comparaison with JJ). It makes so much sense to me  (KK and Claudia have both only be defeated by JJ so let's do this)

* Edited at 11.14.2016, 6:39 AM ET *

@mikeyg

English is not my first language... I try to join the discussion and participate in this forum the best I can...

@Hyrm Just curious, buddy, what is your first language? French would be my guess based on your location. 

you got it, Its french!

They're*****

JJ's next opponent should be Andrade without a doubt. Having said that she has only had 2 fights at 115.

I would let JJ take a break and give Andrade 1 more fight to validate her as No.1 contender. Don't care who. JAG or Torres is fine. Given Claudia has a fight, Rose probably shouldn't take the fight and Carla definately won't take the fight.

On Carla, she has declined to cll outs from JAG, Andrade and KK. The last 2 have now 'jumped' her. She has to take a legit fight if she wants to remain relevant / become relevant again.

There are a few fighters at 115 I am interested in seeing whether they can progress to title contention.

• Grasso - obviously
• Suarez - be interesting to compare how she performs vs Lima (who lost to Esparza last up)
• Pereira - undefeated fighter with tough UFC debut vs Letourneau
  
• Dern - will probably be in UFC before end of next year

I like Calderwood but after the loss to Andrade she needs to win a couple of fights to be in title discussion.

PVZ is fun fighter but is years away.

I am not a fan of Moroz at all and don't consider her a top prospect even though she has a win over Calderwood.

Thats EXACTLY what I want too...is Joanna to rest and get Andrade one more fight..I would love to see her fight Rose maybe and just put that chapter to rest holly bejeezus...

@Hyrm what your failing to point out is all them fights she lost were at 135... she lost to Pennington after taking the fight on 2 weeks notice..and if you seen that fight she was a "chunk" in there... she's 5'2" for gods sakes... she was part of the first 2 women in a UFC fight..and helped develope that 135 division as best as could.. She is IN the right division now which makes a world of a difference.. Her striking is absolutely vicious... and yes I compare it to JJ's... there just attack is different... Andrade works the body much much more , that combined with GORILLA strength... I cant help but think sooo many people are "sleeping on her rise"... this is basically Chris Cyborg at 115 pounds. and honestly I think she would do JUST as good at 125's... so far I do think Calderwood would be a premier 125'er... it fits her.. But JJ isnt going to allow anyone that belt without going through her so again I think JJ gets the belt and Andrade comes and takes it away from her there.. The ones to worry about in a 125 division truly are going to be the 135'ers who drop... It could finally give us ONE solid womens division finally..

I may be speaking way too soon..I realize this.. but how could you NOT pit JJ against Andrade.. put KK against Claudia...and eventually we will have this all sorted out...

And Grasso..is one bad little chick... her future looks equally as bright... she just needs more exposure is all.... she is really good.. So is Moroz.... and that other up n coming Mexican fighter... 

Thanks guys!