Tony Ferguson fighting at 170lbs

He's already the real champ at 155, why go up before reclaiming his belt? He's a terrible matchup for khabib
 
I think he'd be even better and he'd probably smoke Woodley's stankin' ass
 
already getting rocked by 155ers idk if its a good idea to be hit by the likes of Tyron.
 
if hes been hurt by 155ers hes gonna get hurt at 170. not sure how he does to be honest. 170 has some good strikers and wrestlers. his toughness, pressure, and cardio will always carry him tho. on top of that hes got mad skills.
 
he won regional titles and ultimate fighter at welterweight so not out of question. his speed would definitely help with the transition. just would have to worry about his chin if he's being tagged by former 145ers
 
There isn't much blood or submissions when he's at 170, only KO/TKO wins. Idk how this is possible but he said it himself on multiple occasions and if you've watched his TUF fights it shows exactly that. I think fighters have more punching power when they're at their real weight. After he gets that 155 belt it'd be awesome if he goes after T-Wood's.
 
He'll clear out 90% of the div. Won't get pass by Colby, Usman or Woodley tho.

For the record I fucking hate Colby and Usman is just boring but their blanket wrestling is really overwhelming.
 
Bestonian said:
He'll clear out 90% of the div. Won't get pass by Colby, Usman or Woodley tho.

For the record I fucking hate Colby and Usman is just boring but their blanket wrestling is really overwhelming.
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Fair assessment.
But do you think their wrestling is better than his, to the degree that it could win them the fight? You don’t think his is good enough to negate it?
He’s got great wrestling(though he doesn’t showcase it often), plus insane bjj plus very efficient striking+ knees & elbos.
I see him ripping through Colby no problemo.
 
Iron ghost said:
Fair assessment.
But do you think their wrestling is better than his, to the degree that it could win them the fight? You don’t think his is good enough to negate it?
He’s got great wrestling(though he doesn’t showcase it often), plus insane bjj plus very efficient striking+ knees & elbos.
I see him ripping through Colby no problemo.
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Tony should have decent wrestling, I mean that's his background afterall, but he never showcases strong defensive wrestling. He's gotten taken down by way, way lesser wrestlers than Colby.
 
OriginMMA said:
already getting rocked by 155ers idk if its a good idea to be hit by the likes of Tyron.
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True. But keep in mind that: 1. His chin would be much better because he would build more neck muscles and wouldn't cut weight 2. Tony as strong as he is at 155 would have serious power at 170. Look at his wwe resume an knockouts 3. He has godly cardio compared to Tyron
 
I have said all along he should be at 170! he is a serial offender when it comes to massive weight cuts..
 
Tony should defend the people's belt against Gaethje or Khabib/Poirier winner, vacate his belt and move to 170lbs.
 
He won the TUF tournament at 170 by KOing everyone he faced.
 
Tony to old to move up. Just not enough time to win 27 in a row @ WW and earn a title eliminator fight.
 
Bestonian said:
He'll clear out 90% of the div. Won't get pass by Colby, Usman or Woodley tho.

For the record I fucking hate Colby and Usman is just boring but their blanket wrestling is really overwhelming.
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Always nice to read someone being fair about the skill of fighters they dislike.

Very un-Sherdog like.
 
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