Weakest middleweight division in history

[andrikkis7]

If these two are the top contenders, then wow.

 

[ff]

DDP is so good it amaze me how a lot are dismissing him as an elite

 

[Jibsta69]

Izzy was a good talent but I think age and mental health has declined him. It’s not just the division, the entire sport feels like the talent level has taken steps back the last few years.

 

[BullyKutta]

Once Izzy passed his prime, I have to agree.

It’s always been a weird division though. Stuck between the power of 205 and the sheer violence of 170.

It’s one of my least favorite divisions. I think I enjoy flyweight more now, which is really saying something.

 

[surgeyou1]

Anderson would laugh at those slow DDP blitzes lol

 

[Other]

basura

 

[No Mas]

Nowhere close. Division is def weaker cause the top contenders are much older and out of their prime. Izzy used to be good but at 35 years old he is significantly slower w a really sus chin.

DDPs power pulling him through but Izzy 5 years ago would've easily got him out of there several times during those blind rushes DDP keeps doing.

 

[Morning Star]

Dave Menne was champ at some point STFU.

 

[BullyKutta]

DDP is so good it amaze me how a lot is dismissing him as an elite

I don’t think it’s entirely unwarranted.

I think what people are really saying is that the talent pool is extremely thin, and by extension, DDP looks much better than he actually is. He gasses way too quickly with all of that nonfunctional muscularity he carries around.

If Poatan were still swimming in that sea, I’m positive he’d collect this guy’s spine.

I’ve been called crazy for saying this, but keep an eye on Jack Hermansson. That dude hit a bump in the road but he is a straight killler.

Good cardio. Good striking. Insane wrestling.

I think he’s going to fight for the title if he doesn’t collect too much damage.

 

[octagonation]

Izzy was a good talent but I think age and mental health has declined him. It’s not just the division, the entire sport feels like the talent level has taken steps back the last few years.

The only real pure talent in the division is Khamzat in my honest opinion. He can beat whitaker and Dricus and that is what is gonna happen next.

Come October he beats the reaper

 

[Wagner Azevedo]

Anderson would laugh at those slow DDP blitzes lol

DDP is Like forest Griffin with better hair

 

[Chart69r]

DDP is so good it amaze me how a lot are dismissing him as an elite

Because he's unconventional. It looks uncoordinated and random, but there's such a method to it, plus otherworldly power makes every shot dangerous.

Dude knows how to take full advantage of his attributes to murk guys.

 

[CatchtheseHands]

DDP is so good it amaze me how a lot are dismissing him as an elite

It's because his style is unorthodox and doesn't look as pretty as others.

 

[koa pomaikai]

Anderson would laugh at those slow DDP blitzes lol

Anderson Silva would get taken down and pounded out.

He couldn’t stuff Sonnen and DDP is way more powerful at his takedowns.

 

[BarbellzNbacon]

We got the Walmart version of Silva vs GSP

 

[Tornikidou]

DDP wouldve ragdolled prime Andy.

 

[Chart69r]

The only real pure talent in the division is Khamzat in my honest opinion. He can beat whitaker and Dricus and that is what is gonna happen next.

Come October he beats the reaper

The wrestling heavy guy with shit cardio is going to beat maybe the best anti-wrestler who also has a ridiculous gas tank? Ok

 

[ricains_cretins]

Anderson would laugh at those slow DDP blitzes lol

... and then be submitted.

 

[surgeyou1]

Anderson Silva would get taken down and pounded out.

He couldn’t stuff Sonnen and DDP is way more powerful at his takedowns.

He's not as good of a wrestler as peak Juiced Chael. More dangerous sure. But I can't see Anderson don't be able to counter those wild lunges.

 

[filthybliss]

If these two are the top contenders, then wow.

Fuck off lol

You seriously think that Cote or Nick Diaz are beating either of these guys?