Sorting out WW division

[CTZN17]

The WW division has long been one of my favorites to follow, and after watching 'Wonderboy' demolish Hendricks last night, in MY dream world, THIS is what I'd like to see re: sorting out the top 5+ fighters in the division:

1. Easy-peasy...match Tyron, finally, with Robbie. Let the man have his shot in the Octagon, and if he wins, kudos. If not, whatever, but all the whining dies down about 'The Chosen One' not getting his shot. He's waited over a year, he was arguably 'passed up' by Condit, and with Hendricks likely dropping out of the top 5 (deservedly so, imo), it's Tyron's turn.

2. Carlos v Rory #1 contender rematch. You know you all want to see this. I don't need to write anything else.

3. Wonderboy v Matt Brown rematch. Nothing much more needs to be said here, either, except that Hendricks (yawn) wrestlefucked and L&P'd Brown to decision in one of the most boring UFC fights I've ever had the displeasure of witnessing, which leaves...

4. Hendricks v winner (or loser) of Magny/Lombard (maybe?) I've never been a fan of Jonny, but not a hater. He used to come to bang, he has (had?) a solid chin, and has been in some memorable wars. However, I would think his overall MMA skills would be much more evolved over his years of training/fighting the top tier of fighters in the UFC, but if anything, much like his confidence, they seem to be eroding.

(OK, What I'd really like to see is Nick Diaz pound and toy with Johnny for 3 just-bleed rounds, but that matchup does not happen for a while, if ever, but hey, a guy can dream!!!)

 

[CJohnny]

Hendricks chin t looked fine until Thompson kicked him with that spinning kick. It wasn't on the chin. Maybe it hurt him more than anything.

 

[fortheo]

It's not that complicated to me.

Thompson clearly deserves the title shot.

Behind thompson will be Maia when he beats brown. Behind Maia is Woodley.
Woodley absolutely needs to take a fight, other wise he will be passed by both Thompson and Maia.

Condit is thinking of retirement, but if not then a rematch against Rory is solid.


This is the list of contenders in order

Thompson
Maia (assuming he beats Brown in his next fight)
Woodley
everyone else.

 

[SUBLIME FAN]

Lawler/Condit 2
Wonderboy/Woodley for the winner

 

[Mr T_712]

Lawler/Condit 2
Woodley/Maia or Woodley/MacDonald
Thompson/Brown
Hendricks/Magny or Lombard, depending who wins

 

[fortheo]

A lot of people are not realizing that Brown vs. Maia is already booked.

 

[conscience]

If Conor beats RDA and decides he wants a WW belt, I want to see him against Wonderboy.

 

[CTZN17]

Hendricks chin t looked fine until Thompson kicked him with that spinning kick. It wasn't on the chin. Maybe it hurt him more than anything.

That spinning heel kick? That was gorgeous and I think was the likely beginning of the end for Jonny.

 

[CTZN17]

It's not that complicated to me.

Thompson clearly deserves the title shot.

Behind thompson will be Maia when he beats brown. Behind Maia is Woodley.
Woodley absolutely needs to take a fight, other wise he will be passed by both Thompson and Maia.

Condit is thinking of retirement, but if not then a rematch against Rory is solid.


This is the list of contenders in order

Thompson
Maia (assuming he beats Brown in his next fight)
Woodley
everyone else.

I agree with most of this, especially if Maia beats Brown. I didn't mean to exclude him, he's on a nice run, so maybe match Thompson/Maia if Maia beats Brown? Not denying Wonderboy his due, he's done great, but this division is still stacked.