Do you think there ever be a triple champ in the UFC?

[Takes Two To Tango]

From what I know there has never been a triple champ in 3 different weight classes in the UFC. It's happen outside the UFC in other promotions I believe.

But hasn't happen in the UFC thus far.

I honestly thought Chimaev would've been that guy. But now I'm just wishing he just becomes a MW champion.

But the idea of a triple champ I guess is plausible, but highly unlikely. Only time will tell.

 

[Croton]

It's not impossible, Pereira has been talking about moving up, though the UFC doesn't too keen on it. If the UFC books it, there's a chance that he could do it.

 

[tat2man5k]

Yes. At the rate that champions are wanting to move up or down for another belt, it's inevitable.

 

[filthybliss]

Penn could of if he started at FW. Sakuraba could in this era if he started from LW and worked up to MW.

I think currently Islam or O'Malley could be that guy. If Islam could strip to 145, there's a chance. If O'malley could buff up to 145 and 155, somehow maintain his agility, I don't think anybody in those divisions in 5-10 yrs in stopping him.

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Poatan is closest currently due to HW being slop, followed by Conor getting a shot at Leon after knocking out Chandler.

 

[Gabe]

Yes. Max Holloway will knock out Topuria next, then knock out Islam, then take out Shavkat (who will be champ by then) as a short notice replacement.

 

[Fact Checker]

Pereira vs Jones would be the most realistic option rn

 

[RockyLockridge]

Poatan has the best chances. IMO. If he keeps the LHW title for 2-3 more defenses, he could challenge a HW title holder. He'd have to hope it were a title holder who is primarily a striker.

 

[Lionheart7167]

The UFC isn't in the business of building stars with their current model; they're more concerned with stretching stars across multiple events. Which means they'd prefer unique champions in different weight classes.
That said, I believe it's only a matter of time. Either the model will change, or a next level, dominant superstar, ala Conor or Rousey will call their shots, and the UFC will oblige.
So yes. Probably not in the next few years. But sooner than later.

 

[filthybliss]

Poatan is closest currently due to HW being slop, followed by Conor getting a shot at Leon after knocking out Chandler.

Pretty much this, his natural weight is 230-240 lbs. I dunno how his chin holds up with the power in that division. But he's a threat to anybody in it, Tom has fast hands but I am unsure how it adds up against someone like Poatan.

 

[Koala]

Frankie Edgar could have been a BW when he was LW champion

 

[filthybliss]

Poatan has the best chances. IMO. If he keeps the LHW title for 2-3 more defenses, he could challenge a HW title holder. He'd have to hope it were a title holder who is primarily a striker.

Once, Jones is out, Tom/Sergei/Curtis are probably gonna be the on-rotation guys. I am surprised that he didn't wanna take a poke at Tom, I am sure Dana would of approved it.

 

[Alpha_T83]

I think Alex Pereira can do it. He could easily bulk up to 235-240 and fight at heavyweight.

 

[humdizzle]

Definitely possible. would have to be at higher weight classes though. Cormier could have done it if he stayed away from junk food.

Right now poatan has the best shot. He isn't going to win a 5 rounder with blaydes or aspinall. But he can one shot them.

 

[Alpha_T83]

Poatan has the best chances. IMO. If he keeps the LHW title for 2-3 more defenses, he could challenge a HW title holder. He'd have to hope it were a title holder who is primarily a striker.

I agree. He should try to defend the 205 belt and keep working on his wrestling. IMO his biggest test is going to be Ankalaev with the wrestling. If he can eventually defeat Ankalaev, he definitely has a puncher's chance at heavyweight.

Pereira could easily come into a heavyweight fight at ~235, and with no weight cut he will have TONS of power. All it takes is 1 punch at heavyweight, and Pereira can land those punches.

 

[13Seconds]

Of course it will happen. Only question is when.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

From what I know there has never been a triple champ in 3 different weight classes in the UFC. It's happen outside the UFC in other promotions I believe.

But hasn't happen in the UFC thus far.

I honestly thought Chimaev would've been that guy. But now I'm just wishing he just becomes a MW champion.

But the idea of a triple champ I guess is plausible, but highly unlikely. Only time will tell.

The reason there will be is because Dana will find someone marketable enough to give favorable fights to.
Kinda like Conor and Poatan.
Dana had very firm rules about making champs relinquish their belts before moving up and fighting for another title, but that went out the window the second he saw the dollars to be made off of Conor.
Alex was given a title shot in his FOURTH UFC fight, while we've seen other guys have to win 10 straight to get the privilege. And, even though dude lost the belt in his FIRST title defense he was given a title shot in a second division after winning ONE fight there.
Nothing against Alex. He'd be foolish to not take what was given to him, but there is obvious Uncle Bald Fuckin' Goof privilege there.
You can bet as soon as there's a chinny striker as HW champ, Alex will be handed the first shot at him.

 

[nostradumbass]

I assume you mean 3 weight classes throughout a career, not actual triple champ as in champ of 3 weight classes at once. No on the actual triple champ because you'd get stripped of the smallest one before they let you fight for the biggest one, because that's too long to intentionally hold up 2 different divisions while you're chasing the 3rd. 3 total in a career is possible, but even that would take some serious favoritism from the UFC and some very fortunate style matchups to cram that into your prime. Pereira could very possibly win the HW belt and have won belts in 3 divisions without facing any strong wrestlers, Islam would probably beat Leon right now, already did beat the FW champ, and could probably beat Dricus if that were the matchup and he had time to put on size, but Chimaev would be way too big with comparable grappling skills.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

I agree with what the other posters are saying.. if there is 1 person who could possibly do it then I think its Alex Pereira. He would be the most likely.

 

[daniel san]

Sure. Nowadays a champ barely needs to defend their title, if there is short-term big money to be made then it doesn't matter if it long term results in MMA turning into boxing. I think Pereira is a relatively weak LHW champ but HW is so bad that it's not impossible he could knock out Aspinall if Jones retires (Pereira beating Jones is a long shot). Most likely it will happen at MW/LHW/HW as competition is tougher in the lower weight classes. Cormier could have become triple champ if he wasn't such a fat bastard.