205 is in shambles. Only One Man can save the division...

[HHJ]

Nemkov is not "baby Fedor" that was Kirill Sildenikov

 

[HHJ]

Kiril sidelnikov? What’s he doing these days?

Not fuckin much.

 

[93confirmed]

Ankalaev would like to have a word...

 

[NoSmilez]

He is kinda short for 205. There is also the USADA issue. I think he is better than Hill but I also expect a performance decline if he makes it to the UFC.

 

[SamuraiBro]

nc saved him from losing to Corey but now he's the LHW savior, lol

Then schooled Anderson in the rematch, making him look silly.

 

[El Fernas]

Unsigned talent are always the next best thing...bump this thread when/if he crosses over to the UFC.

 

[Harlekin]

Could he get the belt? Of course.
Could he keep it? I don't see 3 defenses

 

[StewDogg11]

Heh, it’s a toss up. He looked like shit in the first Anderson fight.

 

[ExitLUPin]

I know hes Fedor protege and was molded and trained by him but he fights nothing like Fedor did

 

[Dave Poodle]

Doubt we'll see it. He'll make more outside UFC and his team don't like Dana. He'd probably be among the best but not a standout above everyone else and he's not someone who's going to be a star.

 

[Dickie Greenleaf]

Ankalaev would like to have a word...

The guy who lost to Jan via Low kicks lol? Vadims lowkicks would break Anks glass legs.

 

[Dickie Greenleaf]

I know hes Fedor protege and was molded and trained by him but he fights nothing like Fedor did

He fights a lot like Fedor.

 

[Dickie Greenleaf]

Heh, it’s a toss up. He looked like shit in the first Anderson fight.

"He looked bad in one fight so he must suck."

-Shertard

 

[Dickie Greenleaf]

Then schooled Anderson in the rematch, making him look silly.

That doesn't matter on Sherdog.

 

[Dickie Greenleaf]

He is kinda short for 205. There is also the USADA issue. I think he is better than Hill but I also expect a performance decline if he makes it to the UFC.

Performance decline is natural for someone who has now had 4 title defenses. The chances of an athlete increasing their level when they have been peaking for 3+ years is very slim.

 

[Dickie Greenleaf]

Could he get the belt? Of course.
Could he keep it? I don't see 3 defenses

He's already had 4 defenses in Bellator against very good competition. Winning the belt in UFC and defending 4x would be 9 title fights between UFC and Bellator. That would be a Mighty Mouse type run but at LHW. Unreasonable to expect that.

 

[Credo]

Fat Paddy would be a force!

 

[Trabaho]

So Bellator shills trying to get attention from the UFC fans

 

[jko1355]

Hes in his prime now so it has to happen soon. He has 4 title defenses. This is around the time most guys start to slow down. Skill wise he's easily the best LHW on the planet.

Skill wise he is possibly the best LHW on the planet, not easily .... he hasn't proven dominant skills over great competition, that said the UFC division right now is a bit lacking at LHW. I think DC, Jones, Gus, Glover, Jan, Rumble, all aging out at about the same time hurts.... the skills are probably better than the name value.. or we just don't at this moment have any real freak athletes at the moment they come every 5 to 10 years

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Fat Paddy would be a force!

Fat Paddy , Bodybuilder Conor and 5'2 Winn would all be top 15 in 2023