MMA Power rankings: The Middle weights
Posted on February 16, 2011, 07:12 PM by Evan HoloberTerrible day. Have to take a detour on the way to work, then get a ticket because I rush the other way. The work day is fine, but when I go to submit the MW power rankings the whole computer shuts down. I really don't feel like listing descriptions again (especially because I was really happy with the first ones, and I just think I'll miss some points now), but the WW list will be done in full. So without further ado here's who I believe are the most talented MW fighters in the world today:
3. Chael Sonnen
7. Yushin Okami
8. Tim Kennedy
9. Demian Maia
10. Jorge Santiago
Honorable Mentions: Luke Rockhold, Wanderlei Silva, Robbie Lawler, Michael Bisping, Maiquel Falcao
Comments
At quick glance Yushin beat Nate so, Nate shouldnt be ranked above him, and Belfort still hasnt proven his worth at MW. He should be lower.
What has Souza done to deserve the #2 spot, glad you're still given Sonnen respect as a fighter to keep him ranked high, Tim Kennedy seems like a questionable choice, I'd put Mayhem on this list before him and Alan Belcher before Santiago
cant believe people weaked him for asking for opinions
I think this is alot harder than ranking the WW division...dont agree with the rankings but like i said it's harder so..
People clicking weak could be them saying what they think of his rankings (i.e. answering the question) not the judging the comment itself.
And maia beat sonnen so...
I would put Okami higher and Jacare lower but good list.
I agree
I would lower Jacare and definitely put Maia higher on your list. But i might think Maia is better than he actually is. but my personal opinion is that once Demian Maia perfects the double and single leg takedown he'll be the best fighter in the division. Plus Demian beats Jacare in every asset of the sport except maybe physique. i just know i'm going to get some weaks for saying that but in the spirit of Big Jon, BRING IT ON!
You guys are crazy, Jacare has amazing potential and is already a major threat to any middle weight. But I do agree that Nate should be a bit lower (Okami > Nate).
jorge santiago and tim kennedy.....WHY? it should be about the competition fought.
unless you were doing a pound for pound ranking thenyou would have a total differnt list.
Like he said, it's measuring skills and potential rather than achievement or quality of competition.