Which fighters in the UFC roster would perform better in a tournament style?

[Southpoor97]

When replying to this question several initial variables spring to mind for consideration:

1. Overall cardio/endurance

2. Average fight time

3. Average pace/fatiguing nature of one’s fights

4. damage taken

5. replicability of style with two inevitably fatigued opponents meeting in the final.


I’m ideally looking for a fighter known for cardio, who finishes fights quickly (known for cardio and quick finishes are often conflicting attributes), doesn’t take much damage, and can impose their style even when fatigued.

Izzy springs to mind if he is more aggressive. Despite having some contentious decision wins, apart from the Gastelum bout, I have never seen him walk out with much visible damage.

Islam could be good too, due to his ability to seek quick subs.

Cyril Gane perhaps, but I think he would have too many 5 rounders.

I think Volkanovski could do well with his style, but recent wars suggest his fights are too gruelling.

I like Jamahl Hill at light heavy weight. He has a grappling weakness but he is a legitimate one punch finisher and could win 3 in a row very quickly if lucky.

Petr Yan is too patient

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

When replying to this question several initial variables spring to mind for consideration:

1. Overall cardio/endurance

2. Average fight time

3. Average pace/fatiguing nature of one’s fights

4. damage taken

5. replicability of style with two inevitably fatigued opponents meeting in the final.


I’m ideally looking for a fighter known for cardio, who finishes fights quickly (known for cardio and quick finishes are often conflicting attributes), doesn’t take much damage, and can impose their style even when fatigued.

Izzy springs to mind if he is more aggressive. Despite having some contentious decision wins, apart from the Gastelum bout, I have never seen him walk out with much visible damage.

Islam could be good too, due to his ability to seek quick subs.

Cyril Gane perhaps, but I think he would have too many 5 rounders.

I think Volkanovski could do well with his style, but recent wars suggest his fights are too gruelling.

I like Jamahl Hill at light heavy weight. He has a grappling weakness but he is a legitimate one punch finisher and could win 3 in a row very quickly if lucky.

Petr Yan is too patient

I think Peter yan in a seeded format would do well. Assuming he’s coming in at a high seed, I think he’s perfect. He’s calculated, but only when he’s facing someone who is dangerous. I could absolutely see him railroading his matchup in r1, then having a r 2-3 finish against his next opponent while taking relatively low damage and going into a final relatively fresh.

I think he’s more aggressive than some of the others you mentioned like Izzy, who backs off completely and sees fights to a decision if he has an advantage

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

I think Peter yan in a seeded format would do well. Assuming he’s coming in at a high seed, I think he’s perfect. He’s calculated, but only when he’s facing someone who is dangerous. I could absolutely see him railroading his matchup in r1, then having a r 2-3 finish against his next opponent while taking relatively low damage and going into a final relatively fresh.

I think he’s more aggressive than some of the others you mentioned like Izzy, who backs off completely and sees fights to a decision if he has an advantage

Yeah Yan was the one I thought off too. A dude above said he's too patient but yep I can see him opening up to save energy (and that's worth seeing)

 

[Joshuaace]

Jones

 

[mjfan23]

Hazmat obviously

 

[Bouboumaster]

Currently: Ngannou, since he'd take about 1 minute per opponents

Retired: GSP and Khabib

 

[chiefwiggum]

The Stipe 1, Lewis, and Gane fights disagree.

ok applybthe same logic to everyone ever.
A tournament fighter is a 5 round point fig by er going to fight another 5 rounds or whatever the format.

tell me your pick and I’ll rip it apart 10 fold.

you will say khamzat based on 3 fights.

that’s like saying that white chocolate kid Nikita ababiy. would be the best in a Grand Prix boxing format because he’s laying water to bum

 

[jsbx45]

Khabib, Tony, DJ, and where the fuck is Evan Dunham.

Edit: and Yan

 

[StonedLemur]

Except when Johny H says 70%

Johnny beat the brakes off of him.

 

[HHJ]

Hey I know exactly how to answer this question.

1) get rid of USADA

2) do it without any interference from the NSAC

3) Cry when no one who makes good money will even bother entering a tourney,when they can hang back and just face the dumbass who fought 3 fights to make the same money they make in one fight.

4) whatever 3rd tier fighter wins,he would perform better in a tournament style.

 

[pick999]

Yan and tai

 

[Dirty Frank]

Gane if he improves his TDD for sure.
Islam Makhachev, and Chimaev maybe.

 

[Ozze]

Probably Khabib because he's good enough to get you to the ground and hold you there even if he's more tired from two fights prior.

People talking about Nick/Nate Diaz need to remember that in order to fight three times in a night you need to win all three.
Something they are not very good at.