Should Cerrone stay at WW

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I kinda want him to, unless McGregor beats RDA, in which case I wanna see Cerrone vs. McGregor at LW
 
Looks much healthier, so I say yes just for that. But Cerrone gonna Cerrone. He'll fight in which ever division they let him.
 
You go where the money is. It all depends on
whether or not Mcgregor defeats Dos Anjos.
 
Hard to tell how good he is at WW since olive was also a blown up LW
 
Is it tough for him to cut down to 155? Considering how often he was fighting at that weight, I'd imagine it couldn't have been TOO bad. At first, I was wondering if a tough weight cut may be a contributing factor to some of his losses in high-pressure fights. From what I know of him, the mental game going into a big fight is a huge factor. Although I've never had to cut so much as an ounce (as I don't compete in combat sports), I've gotten the impression that weight-cutting can really mess with your head.

Either way, I'm glad that he's still at it and gives it everything he's got. I think he should just go with whatever weight he feels comfortable at.
 
He looked in good healthy shape earlier so I hope he stays WW. Against RDA he looked like fuckin skeletor
 
I think he should, dude is too skinny at 155.

And maybe this just retarded bro logic but I think it makes him more susceptible to body shots.
 
FootstompShonie said:
I think he should, dude is too skinny at 155.

And maybe this just retarded bro logic but I think it makes him more susceptible to body shots.
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well if he's weight drained from cutting too much his reflexes and stamina will be off leaving him open to body shots, and a hard cut will have the shots take more of a toll on him. I don't think you're retarded at all. It just depends on what he's comfortable with. I don't know his natural weight after re hydration and maybe a little fat.
 
tasticles said:
I don't think you're retarded at all.
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I think he needs to move down personally. He got the finish, but that was embarrassingly poor BJJ by Alex. Cerrone was getting ragdolled before that and everyone has figured out his mid-section issues.

I think he needs to move down and compete there. He will 100% get KO'd against top 10 competition in that division.
 
Big_Chief_Stove said:
I think so. There's some great fights for him a WW. Brown vs. Cerrone has to happen.
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Both have weak mid sections, cerrone would expose browns due to having a better kicking game.
 
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snugglecakes said:
Hard to tell how good he is at WW since olive was also a blown up LW
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People keep saying this but he's not really. Cerrone has made 155 for his entire career, zero problems. The Brazilian Cowboy couldn't be on the ultimate fighter because he couldn't make 155 lbs the required amount of times in 6 weeks.
 
The Natural Born Runner said:
I think he needs to move down personally. He got the finish, but that was embarrassingly poor BJJ by Alex. Cerrone was getting ragdolled before that and everyone has figured out his mid-section issues.

I think he needs to move down and compete there. He will 100% get KO'd against top 10 competition in that division.
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Also, people throw "ragdolled" around waaaaay too much. Getting pushed into the cage, throwing knees and receiving knees isn't being ragdolled. Alex was throwing hooks and knees at Cerrones body, and Cerrone didn't really even wince. I don't know how he'll fair against the top 10, and going up against the Condits, Hendricks, Lawlers of the world would be reeeeal tough for him. I just keep seeing this "Alex ragdolled him" thing, and it didn't really happen that way.

This is ragdolled

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MarkyMcFly said:
Also, people throw "ragdolled" around waaaaay too much. Getting pushed into the cage, throwing knees and receiving knees isn't being ragdolled. Alex was throwing hooks and knees at Cerrones body, and Cerrone didn't really even wince. I don't know how he'll fair against the top 10, and going up against the Condits, Hendricks, Lawlers of the world would be reeeeal tough for him. I just keep seeing this "Alex ragdolled him" thing, and it didn't really happen that way.
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My point is more that Alex seemed to be able to impose his will on him pretty well, and he isn't a wrestler or even a high-level grappler. He got submitted with ease, but Cerrone did not look "strong" in that short fight. These boys are way too big for him, I think they are too big for Benson too, but at least he's got a wrestling/grappling base - Cerrone is here to kick people and use the BJJ when needed. He isn't beating anyone in a grappling match at 170 who actually has some good top game.
 
Yes because there are many new matchups for him there. The guy is entertaining, and I would like to see him against all new opponents.
 
The Natural Born Runner said:
My point is more that Alex seemed to be able to impose his will on him pretty well, and he isn't a wrestler or even a high-level grappler. He got submitted with ease, but Cerrone did not look "strong" in that short fight. These boys are way too big for him, I think they are too big for Benson too, but at least he's got a wrestling/grappling base - Cerrone is here to kick people and use the BJJ when needed. He isn't beating anyone in a grappling match at 170 who actually has some good top game.
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No, I get it. I'm not like personally attacking you. We just have a difference in opinion, kind of. I don't think he really imposed his will. It is not hard to push someone against a cage. Would you say that Hendricks imposed his will on Lawler in their second fight? You could make the argument, because hendricks did it for so long I guess, but most people wouldn't say that. Your overall point though, is hard to disagree with. Like I said, how would he fare against those top guys? It could be real rough going for him in there lol
 
Looked tiny last night. 155 seems better from a size / strength perspective.
 
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