I can't take Figueiredo as the real champ

[Joker Jiujitsu]

I know he's a bad ass and would destroy most of the flyweights in the UFC and should be favored over any active flyweight but the guy never beat any of the two "real" 125 lb champs.

He didn't beat Cejudo, which isn't his fault. Cejudo wants more money (according to Dana) or is retired. It still makes it hard to get behind any new Flyweight Champ, fair or not. If he beat Mighty Mouse, who had the most incredible run at the top of that division, or maybe any UFC division, then I could overlook the fact he didn't beat Henry.

I know, my opinion means nothing, but it's a forum and I'm curious if other people are having the same difficult time taking him seriously as champ? It's like Jan as LHW champ after Jones moved up, but maybe worse, because at least Jan smoked the guy who gave Jon a tough fight and sent him packing.

What say you, Sherdoggers?

 

[Streeter]

Gaurenteed if Figgy wins again Dana will get Cejudo or MM back for a super fight.

 

[bjjwar]

Benavidez was a tough match up for anyone and Fig made him look like a noob.How can you not take him srly?

Cejudo and Mm also had subpar fighters they faced, so i don't see why Fig shouldn't be considered a real champ...

 

[cade187]

Can you take Yan as the real champ?

 

[nintey]

Can you take Yan as the real champ?

Nope, but all both guys can do is keep winning. It's not their fault.

 

[Mcnugget]

To my untrained eyes this guy has all time goat potential

 

[Psychedelic]

I take him seriously as the champ. He made me a fan following the brutalization of Benavidez, and quick work of Perez.

I like the idea of a berserker as a FLW champ.

 

[Rocket Punch]

he's one of the most exciting fighters in MMA right now. he's an absolute beast, got that natural power and he's well rounded. really curious how he's gonna do when he goes up

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

DJ is still the champ imo.

 

[TIMELESS TRUTH]

I say... it's 125 so who really gives a fuck? The same simps who watch wmma???

You're thinking too hard about this.

 

[BigTruck]

I take him seriously as the champ. He made me a fan following the brutalization of Benavidez, and quick work of Perez.

I like the idea of a berserker as a FLW champ.

 

[EndlessCritic]

Can you take Yan as the real champ?

Yan would be favored to beat anyone at 135 in the world today.

Fig wouldn't.

Fig is a paper champ.

 

[FlyingDeathKick]

Can you take Yan as the real champ?

I can't, beat 40 year old Faber and 2 fight losing streak, zero wins at 135 Aldo to get the belt. Aldo gave him a really tough fight as well. Now it sounds like he pulled out of the Aljo fight..

 

[Jason7227]

He's good but I would love a Cejudo or Mighty Mouse superfight.

To see what's really what.

 

[BigTruck]

I say... it's 125 so who really gives a fuck? The same simps who watch wmma???

You're thinking too hard about this.

You watch Xena warrior princess.

 

[Franklin U.]

Benavidez was a tough match up for anyone and Fig made him look like a noob.How can you not take him srly?

Cejudo and Mm also had subpar fighters they faced, so i don't see why Fig shouldn't be considered a real champ...

This... DJ or Henry( who I thought lost to DJ ...again) were never a " man amongst boys" .Deiveson has become that figure. Hes that good.
If Cejudo should come back , I won't think twice, I'd make a healthy wager on Figgy and I don't have to lay the lumber.

Just one mans opinion

 

[FIGHTING TALK]

He has solidified his position as undisputed flyweight champ.
Figueiredo is not near the world champs status Mighty Mouse or Cejudo were but it takes time.

Three title wins in a row, isn’t that the same number Khabib had?
He is not a paper champ.

 

[Benoitthegr8]

The guy almost has it all, one touch KO power (rarity among midglets), very good striking, strong grappling, varied submission game, finishes fights, IMO the most exciting guy @125 because he takes gambles and actually tries to finish his opponents. Honestly what’s not to like...?

 

[Wand claude van-damme]

Yan would be favored to beat anyone at 135 in the world today.

Fig wouldn't.

Fig is a paper champ.

I think Aljamain and Sandhagen would be pick em fights..

 

[ultramanhyata]

I support any flyweight champ who not only is finishing fights but finishing fights quickly. Because it means less time for me having to watch a flyweight title fight.