Would Thompson benefit from a move up to MW?

[Professional]

I'm feeling like he would. He could be the fastest striker in the division minus maybe Adesanya, might have a little more power in his punches, and the top of the division isn't filled with wrestlers like WW always has been. We can use Whittaker as a good example of how a move from WW to MW can benefit a good striker.

Even though WB is getting older, he doesn't have a lot of wear and tear like a lot of fighters his age. I think it's the best option for him. That or retirement.

Opinions?

 

[bigmacbub]

No

 

[13 others]

Imagine how boring Adesanya vs Wonderboy would be

 

[gangbanger]

wonderboy vs someone like vitori, brunson, or khamzat would be ugly
or him trying to strike vs perreira

he isn't big and strong enough for MW

 

[Portland8242]

Are you kidding?

He's getting hella overpowered by LW-sized guys in Burns and Belal. Imagine him against some MW hulk like Vettori or Cannonier.

 

[milf_hunter]

Dude is so old must be 40 at least now, should just chill in dojo or do karate kid cameos

 

[Arm Barbarian]

No. His wrestling is his detriment. Especially at almost 40 years old.

 

[TheTickG]

He would benefit from a bigger cage.

 

[Kos Fan]

Vetorri, Brunson, Strickland, Hermansson, are all good grapplers and beat him. I’m not sure who else you’d match him up with, Till already beat him and Kelvin/Hall wouldn’t do much for him. Might as well retire.

 

[Dr. Stoppage]

This loss shows Wonderboy has slipped.

 

[Dr. Stoppage]

The loss was his worst of his career. Looks like he's going downhill.

 

[G10]

Personally, I think he should retire, but if he sticks around, he probably should move up to MW at this point. He'd be on the smaller side, but hopefully the smaller cut gives him more energy on fight night.

 

[JSN]

Did you miss that part of his career? He was noticeably undersized against much smaller MW’s than are the norm now.

 

[Professional]

He was flabby then, but I figure if he got the right S&C coach, nutritionist, training partners, and maybe a few favorable matchups, he could be top 5.

 

[DestinedAussie]

I'm feeling like he would. He could be the fastest striker in the division minus maybe Adesanya, might have a little more power in his punches, and the top of the division isn't filled with wrestlers like WW always has been. We can use Whittaker as a good example of how a move from WW to MW can benefit a good striker.

Even though WB is getting older, he doesn't have a lot of wear and tear like a lot of fighters his age. I think it's the best option for him. That or retirement.

Opinions?

Bigger weight class = bigger wrestlers.

 

[Bork Neslar]

Maybe.

 

[Dreyga Hates You Sherbums]

I'm feeling like he would. He could be the fastest striker in the division minus maybe Adesanya, might have a little more power in his punches, and the top of the division isn't filled with wrestlers like WW always has been. We can use Whittaker as a good example of how a move from WW to MW can benefit a good striker.

Even though WB is getting older, he doesn't have a lot of wear and tear like a lot of fighters his age. I think it's the best option for him. That or retirement.

Opinions?

Nah. It’s too late Father Time is catching up with him. Nothing can be done

 

[Brettco]

I'm feeling like he would. He could be the fastest striker in the division minus maybe Adesanya, might have a little more power in his punches, and the top of the division isn't filled with wrestlers like WW always has been. We can use Whittaker as a good example of how a move from WW to MW can benefit a good striker.

Even though WB is getting older, he doesn't have a lot of wear and tear like a lot of fighters his age. I think it's the best option for him. That or retirement.

Opinions?

He would benefit from kicking people in the head.

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

I'm feeling like he would. He could be the fastest striker in the division minus maybe Adesanya, might have a little more power in his punches, and the top of the division isn't filled with wrestlers like WW always has been. We can use Whittaker as a good example of how a move from WW to MW can benefit a good striker.

Even though WB is getting older, he doesn't have a lot of wear and tear like a lot of fighters his age. I think it's the best option for him. That or retirement.

Opinions?

He's past his prime. I think we have to accept that guys are going to slide further downhill as they age in their performances. It doesn't get better from here for him unless they give him old man matchups. His days as a top contender are slipping away. The only question is how far and how fast he will keep slipping.

 

[tenniswhiz]

The loss was his worst of his career. Looks like he's going downhill.

No. The Pettis loss was much worse.