How far can Alex Oliveira go?

[Jin Akutsu]

Cowboy Oliveira has a bit of a mixed bag of success in the UFC, he lost to Gilbert Burns on short notice but was winning handily until he got subbed late in the fight. The only other loss he had was against Cowboy Cerrone which was again on short notice, and he made a decent account of himself. He now has wins over Noons, Merritt, Hallmann, and Moontasri.

Where do you guys see him fitting in the division, where do you rate him as a talent?

 

[Hardkore]

I like him, even though he beat up my fellow Korean. He has skills, just wonder about his age.
I think he can be top 15, maybe top 10 if he gets lucky and the right matchups

 

[ElCasca]

His TDD is not good enough to hang with the top dudes

 

[Drake]

I think he can probably break top 10 one day. Top 5, ehhh... That fight pissed me off though
I like Moonwalker, super fun fighter & he was shut down. Good smart game plan from Cowboy.

 

[Jin Akutsu]

I think he can probably break top 10 one day. Top 5, ehhh... That fight pissed me off though
I like Moonwalker, super fun fighter & he was shut down. Good smart game plan from Cowboy.

I like both guys, but it went about how I expected to. James should stick to 155, he will be tiny at WW.

 

[Hardkore]

I think he can probably break top 10 one day. Top 5, ehhh... That fight pissed me off though
I like Moonwalker, super fun fighter & he was shut down. Good smart game plan from Cowboy.

I like Moonwalker too, his TDD and clinch game showed improvement. But he needs to stay at 155, he's going to get ragdolled like that at 170.

 

[Hardkore]

I like both guys, but it went about how I expected to. James should stick to 155, he will be tiny at WW.

100 fucken percent mate

 

[Drake]

I like both guys, but it went about how I expected to. James should stick to 155, he will be tiny at WW.

I like Moonwalker too, his TDD and clinch game showed improvement. But he needs to stay at 155, he's going to get ragdolled like that at 170.

Sounded like Joe & Goldie were saying he didn't like cutting to LW...guess we'll see.

 

[Jin Akutsu]

Sounded like Joe & Goldie were saying he didn't like cutting to LW...guess we'll see.

Yeah, I heard that too and if that is the case... I just see very tough fights for him at WW.

 

[Platinum]

TOP 15 max

He's alright but not exactly good anywhere

 

[omawho402]

Top 10 I see no problem with. Top 5 is doubtful, but still probable. Champ would be insane.

 

[ExitLUPin]

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