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Mines are;
Khabib Nurmagomedov, I love watching his relentless wrestling and positional dominance. He also has a smothering clinch game that doesn't allow for much offense from his opponent, he is always getting a superior position, such as; a body lock, single/double and back control. Although his striking isn't very polished, I am hoping his 2 years off-and-on rehabilitation have made him a little more patient and technical with striking (mainly boxing), it would do him greatly.
Albert Tumenov, as his striking is some of the nicest to watch, and certainly in the top 3/4 strikers at WW. He is always looking to cut angles, can jab effectively, slip and counter, throw powerful kicks, has an amazing counter left hook. He has such great timing, a natural sense of distance and can successfully fight southpaws/taller opponents. I would like him to work on his ground defense/getting up from the bottom, and clinch offense/defense. He will certainly need a strong sprawl vs; Woodley, Maia, Hendricks etc.
Fabricio Werdum, he has really come a long way since Pride, sharpening every part of his game, he is a big threat standing up, in the clinch, on the floor (top/bottom). I don't know how he will handle Eco-Reem, but I think he could. I would like him to work on his offensive wrestling, but he isn't exactly young, it could happen.
Thomas Almeida, he is a really promising prospect with a wide array of striking attacks. Spinning back elbows, jumping switch kicks, overhand elbows, flying knees.. he can do it all. He also has improved his takedown defense/scrambling ability, Birchak managed to get him down once, but he scrambled right back up to his feet, then made him go all Shad face.
Doo Ho Choi, another promising prospect, 2-0 in the UFC, has real power in his hands, hasn't looked threatened in any of his fights yet. He also has a wide arsenal of striking, I would say he is a more technical boxer than Almeida, minus the kicking fluidity. I can see him being in the top 15 by the end of this year.. if anybody actually accepts a fight with him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov, I love watching his relentless wrestling and positional dominance. He also has a smothering clinch game that doesn't allow for much offense from his opponent, he is always getting a superior position, such as; a body lock, single/double and back control. Although his striking isn't very polished, I am hoping his 2 years off-and-on rehabilitation have made him a little more patient and technical with striking (mainly boxing), it would do him greatly.
Albert Tumenov, as his striking is some of the nicest to watch, and certainly in the top 3/4 strikers at WW. He is always looking to cut angles, can jab effectively, slip and counter, throw powerful kicks, has an amazing counter left hook. He has such great timing, a natural sense of distance and can successfully fight southpaws/taller opponents. I would like him to work on his ground defense/getting up from the bottom, and clinch offense/defense. He will certainly need a strong sprawl vs; Woodley, Maia, Hendricks etc.
Fabricio Werdum, he has really come a long way since Pride, sharpening every part of his game, he is a big threat standing up, in the clinch, on the floor (top/bottom). I don't know how he will handle Eco-Reem, but I think he could. I would like him to work on his offensive wrestling, but he isn't exactly young, it could happen.
Thomas Almeida, he is a really promising prospect with a wide array of striking attacks. Spinning back elbows, jumping switch kicks, overhand elbows, flying knees.. he can do it all. He also has improved his takedown defense/scrambling ability, Birchak managed to get him down once, but he scrambled right back up to his feet, then made him go all Shad face.
Doo Ho Choi, another promising prospect, 2-0 in the UFC, has real power in his hands, hasn't looked threatened in any of his fights yet. He also has a wide arsenal of striking, I would say he is a more technical boxer than Almeida, minus the kicking fluidity. I can see him being in the top 15 by the end of this year.. if anybody actually accepts a fight with him.
