RIP Jacare, Rockhold, and Yoel Romero

[MMALeBronJames]

Weidman destroyed legends like Silva, Machida, and Vitor with relative ease. Just can't see how Jacare, Rockhold, or Romero can survive in there with Weidman. Jacare has the best chance out of the three but Weidman destroys them 10/10 times.

Jacare vs Weidman
Striking:
Weidman controls distance really well, prone to get hit but has really good defense. Can KO anyone on the feet, although not known for KO power. Jacare posses one punch KO power.
Striking advantage: Weidman

Ground:
Weidman is masterful at wrestling and overall ground control. Weidman has better takedowns and takedown defense. Weidman controls where this fight takes place. Jacare is a better BJJ practitioner, crazy skillful on the ground.
Ground advantage: Slight edge to Weidman, but pretty even nonetheless

Prediction: Weidman via 3rd round TKO

Rockhold vs Weidman
Striking:
Rockhold looked stiff and flatfooted as hell against Machida, got KTFO by Vitor.
Striking advantage: Weidman

Ground:
Weidman is a better wrestler period. Can finish you with GnP or with a submission.
Advantage: Weidman

Prediction: Weidman via 1st round KO

Rockhold vs Yoel Romero
Striking:
Romero is a one punch KO guy and can end a fight at any second with one punch. Weidman had never been KO'd before and can control distance really well. Cardio game goes to Weidman, Romero is known to gas, got knocked silly by Kennedy.
Advantage: Weidman

Ground:
Romero is a wrestling gold medalist so pretty obvious who wins here. MMA wrestling is different of course but can't imagine Romero giving any easy positions to Weidman here.
Advantage: Romero

Prediction: Weidman via 3rd round TKO

Weidman = MW GOAT

 

[PSX]

I'm a huge Weidman fan, but the Jacare and Rockhold fights scare the shit out of me.

 

[KillingJoke]

The only guy I feel like has a legit chance of beating Weidman is Jacare.

 

[capt. Canada]

very misleading thread title.......These men apparently still live!

 

[ostlerrage]

stopped reading after "prone to get hit but has really good defence" The Chris is a poor striker. See getting lit up by belfort. He has a granite chin and can take almost any punch. He is a good grappler.

 

[BROWNPRIDE]

Luke will win the belt from Weidman imn a hella of a fight.

 

[stevenseagle]

Donghold coming for that belt.

 

[HelloJapan]

We get it, you fap to Weedman. Advantage to Chris over Jacare on the ground...

 

[Swoliosis]

TS you're a horrendous analyst I really hope you never judge fights or anything for that matter

 

[muayjiujitsu]

I am a Machida fan. Machida went the distance with Weidman.. Rockhold finished Machida in R2. How can I mixed this into your logic OP?

 

[LeoCarmine]

Luke will take the belt.

 

[peralez**]

Yoel vs Wiedman would be a barnburner

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Weidman has the advantage on the ground against Rockhold? LOL...

I think Chris wins that fight via striking.. but Luke is a better grappler.

 

[MMALeBronJames]

TS you're a horrendous analyst I really hope you never judge fights or anything for that matter

Buddy make a legit argument and come again.

 

[countswagula]

Jacare would be a good fight, but I would still favor The Chris. Rockhold, however, would surprise a lot of people.

 

[Ancuetas]

Weidman is supposed to be a better ground fighter than Jacare? Wait Weidman doing all possible things to avoid the ground if they fight.