Most Promising UFC fighter who could never get over the hump????

[Lionheart7167]

For my money it's Kevin Lee, Edson Barboza, or Michael Johnson.

When Kev was on he was on, and beat some solid fighters (Barboza, Chiesa, Trinaldo, Gillespie). At times, he looked like a world-beater. Always lost to the best though, and it usually wasn't close.

Barboza has been around forever and also, at times, looked like a world beater. Never been able to string anything together again'st top opposition though. He beats guys like Hooker and Dariush, but can't quite touch that championship level.

Johnson is the most confounding. near 50/50 record, but has KO'ed Poirier, decisioned Ferg, and beat a list of other decent guys. Sometimes a sharp shooter, and other's a total dud.

 

[loisestrad]

 

[NicholasJBasile]

Kevin Lee came to mind for me. Curtis Blaydes may be another one.

 

[EndlessCritic]

Ruslan Magomedov looked very promising but couldn't get over the hump of not abusing steroids.

 

[Lycandroid]

I humped Ronda Rousey and she was never the same. I think I broke her heart and she was never the same after that.

 

[HHJ]

Edson had a way better career than those other guys imo

 

[Rompenubes]

Dont forget Diego Sanchez, he had everything to be the greatest champion in ufc history, he had a 17-0 record with 13 finishes (7 KO, 6 subs) before his first loss, but then he left Greg Jackson, took some wrong desicions and lost his way.

 

[filthynumber1]

Erik Silva


But he's still young and just needs time to develop his skill set

 

[Prologue]

Erik Silva


But he's still young and just needs time to develop his skill set

The Real Erik Silva

 

[filthynumber1]

The Real Erik Silva

The original Erik Silva lives forever

 

[markg171]

Edson had a way better career than those other guys imo

Edson also lost to both of them.

 

[kingmob6]

CM Punk never got over the hump

 

[HHJ]

Edson also lost to both of them.

He still had a better career tho. Highlight Ko's he's still beloved for

 

[blaseblase]

Lol at still clinging to Kevin Lee when Raging Al beat him twice in his prime.

 

[Corrado Soprano]

Paulo Costa

 

[Mike]

Edson had a way better career than those other guys imo

Meh. Flashier for sure.

 

[Darkavius]

Joseph Benavidez-Guy came close to beating Mighty Mouse and tried against Figgy but could never get over the hump. He even has a win against Cejudo before Cejudo ever became a Bantamweight.

Chad Mendes-He was one of the best Featherweights at one time but every time he got on the biggest stage he fell short, mainly his fights against Aldo and McGregor.

Dustin Poirier-Probably one of the highest and won an interim title but came short on all 3 title fights.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

Randy Couture thought he lost to Pedro Rizzo, and Rizzo still lost. Three attempts at the UFC belt, Rizzo just couldn't win it. Still one of the best of his era, and GOAT tier leg kicks.

 

[mixmastermo]

Kenny Florian

-Kenny Florian

 

[Michael Wetzel]

Melvin Guillard, Hector Lombard, Brandon Vera.