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Originally Posted by jcal
I dont see too many maybe gilbert melendez and allistar overeem, idont think they want paul buenetello back but I would, maybe Brett rogers in a couple more fights, pretty piss poor roster if you try to compare it to the UFC correct? discuss
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Strikeforces LW division can definatly challenge the UFCs.
With fighters like Josh "The Punk" Thompson, Ishida, Gilbert Melendez, Jorge Masvidal, Duane "Bang" Ludwig, Yves Edwards, and K.J.s apparent return, you also have to take under consideration guys like Fabricio Camoes, Conner "Hurricane" Huen, and Jorge Gurgel.
Not to mention that Eddie Alvarez stills owes fights on his Pro-Elite contract so I can def see him fighting under the banner this year.
The MW div is stacked as hell as well, Cung Le, Benji Radach, Jake Shields, Robbie Lawler, Scott Smith, Joey Villasenor, Misaki, Tim Kennedy, and Andre Galvao. There is alot of talent here. Take away Anderson Silva and this division would rival the UFCs.
LHW is thin so I have no arguments there.
HW is getting stronger. Hopefully they can get Herman signed.
But Lavar "Big" Johnson is an absolute beast. Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum are capable of dismantling damn near any HW in the world and the two of them would terrorize the HW division in the UFC. Brett Rogers is a heavy handed fighter. He's 10 and 0 all stoppages. People call him overrated but you know what? He's mopping fighters up in the cage and KO victories speak for themselves. Also Abongo Humphry is very aggressive and chin strong. He has alot of potential he stays in the pocket when he needs to, uses great lateral movement, and cuts angles perfectly. He's gonna make a great contender.
Last but not least is Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello. This guy has to be the most underrated MMA HW in the game. He went 3-1 in the UFC. He's 6-1 in his last seven including the dismantling Kiril Sidelnikov at Affliction. Buentello was the underdog in that fight and absolutly dominated him. I think Pauls HW striking game is the most underrated out there.
The WW division in Strikeforce is in desperate need of fighters. Nick Thompson, Nick Diaz, Joe Riggs, Phil Baroni, Luke Stewart and Eric Bradley can't get it done. I see Nick Diaz dominating this division. With Nick Thompson being the guy who kicks everybodys ass except the title holder. The UFCs WW division is 10Xs better then Strikeforces.
All in all for the budget, the acquisitons, the time it's been around, and it's momentum I'll give Strikeforce 2 years. And I think they'll start being mentioned as the best in the game. You have to rememeber Scott Coker loves super fights and cross promos with DREAM and Affliction and the fans love this. Strikeforce is going to slowley acquire more fighters and make alot of money with their events.