MayesWickman501

FC 78 is approaching fast and it's main event match-up between Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping made me consider fighters who could cut weight to drop to a lower ufc weight classes For the reason that spirit I am going to discuss four UFC fighters who could be well served by dropping weight and fighting below their current class.

Allow me to start at the top, the UFC heavyweight division. You can find a handful of UFC heavyweights who might make 205lbs, remember Randy Couture fought as a light heavyweight for a while, he even held the light heavyweight title. There is really only one UFC heavyweight who I want to discuss dropping weight. Brandon "The Truth" Vera just dropped a three round decision to former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia. Brandon did not loose this match due to his skill-set. He lost due to Tim's size. Tim pushed Vera up against the fence and used his weight to close the distance, essentially negating Vera's superior kicking game. If Brandon Vera dropped down to 205lbs I feel he'd be competing on an even playing field and would likely quickly move into title contention.

The UFC light heavyweight division has got the most guys who should think about dropping weight. There are three that I'd like to discuss, they are Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson. You'll note that Bisping and Evans would be the main event fighters at UFC 78. Both of these fighters are undefeated at light heavyweight.

Michael Bisping can be an outstanding fighter, a good striker by having an adequate ground game. However , his recent fight with Matt Hamill shows that he is able to be manhandled by a stronger opponent. Bisping mostly stayed on the outside in this fight and let Hamill control the action. I really believe this is really because he was staying away from Hamill's strength... with is wrestling, and physical strength. We all remember on the Ultimate Fighter when Hamill was overwhelming another fighters with his physical strength, a move to 185lbs would not only put him into title contention, but would allow Bisping to be stronger than other opponents because mma weight classes.

Rashad Evans has recently dropped a weight classes. Rashad competed at heavyweight on the Ultimate Fighter TV series and did very well, winning his division, but his recent bout with Tito Ortiz showed that Rashad, despite his superior wrestling skills is a small light heavyweight. Rashad could have no issues matching strength with Bisping at UFC 78, but when fighting the larger light heavyweights like Forrest Griffin, Wanderlei Silva and Tito Ortiz he will get manhandled, essentially negating his wrestling advantage. A move to 185lbs may likely make Rashad an immediate title contender.