UFC signs Mike Rhodes

[Gerald Ford]

What are your thoughts ?


Source:
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/1...des-vs-george-sullivan-fox-henderson-mma-news

 

[HaulParris]

inb4 explosive and athletic. Seriously though, good for him. Roufusport usually doesn't disappoint.

 

[Arkridge]

Trains out of Roufusport. Only loss coming to Brandon Thatch. Seems like he could have some nice fights. The UFC needs to stop signing so many damn WWs and sign some dudes to the weight classes that are lacking. LHW, HW, BW, FLW, etc.

 

[Gerald Ford]

Agreed, I would also like to see a few more heavy weights get signed

 

[Lustercross]

So where are these heavyweights going to come from? Former nfl players that can't take a punch? Amateurs that can barely last a round before gassing? There is a reason that not many heavyweights are signed. The talent just isn't there yet.

 

[cjlewis01]

That cage seems gigantic in the gif. Thought it was flyweight fighting for a second.

 

[SewerPirate]

Definitely a guy that deserves a step up in competition.

 

[0vary hugger**]

That's Ishe Smith silly.

 

[legendtony]

no comment at this time

 

[Obsidian]

He's roomates with the Pettis brothers.

 

[Gerald Ford]

So where are these heavyweights going to come from? Former nfl players that can't take a punch? Amateurs that can barely last a round before gassing? There is a reason that not many heavyweights are signed. The talent just isn't there yet.

Anthony Hamilton
Damian Grabowski
Smealinho Rama
Hans Stringer

 

[HardwoodOctagon]

I think it's a bit too early for this one, though the UFC is signing all kinds of guys to fill their cards so I guess it just depends on who they match him up with early on.

 

[Arkridge]

So where are these heavyweights going to come from? Former nfl players that can't take a punch? Amateurs that can barely last a round before gassing? There is a reason that not many heavyweights are signed. The talent just isn't there yet.

There's plenty of dudes they could sign that would add a little depth to the division. The myth that no prospects at heavyweight exist right now is stupid. The UFC just hasn't made a very good effort of bringing guys over that can compete.

 

[Prime Shane Douglas]

Havent seen much of the guy but God I hope his nickname is "The American Dream"

 

[bbman182]

So where are these heavyweights going to come from? Former nfl players that can't take a punch? Amateurs that can barely last a round before gassing? There is a reason that not many heavyweights are signed. The talent just isn't there yet.

They signed several in 2013... Look at the roster.

Bellator has also been signing the remaining prospects.

 

[Evangelion]

I think it's a bit too early for this one, though the UFC is signing all kinds of guys to fill their cards so I guess it just depends on who they match him up with early on.

they paired him with George Sullivan, another recent signee. Most prospect lists had Rhodes and Sullivan on their top ten ww prospect lists.

Still I agree they need to focus on signing more hws, lhws and mws.

 

[BJPENNisagod]

That's Ishe Smith silly.

Ishe Oluwa Kamau Bhoduri Ali "Sugar Shay" Smith to be exact

 

[Lethal_Striker]

The RFA pipeline has developed another fighter for the UFC.