Least Likely UFC champion to lose a title fight

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Moranis
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Who do you think is the most unbeatable champion in his weight class (and I said his so Rousey isn't here)?
Since I started the thread, I have put them in my order
Silva
Aldo
St. Pierre
Jones
Henderson
Johnson
Velasquez
Cruz
Jones is where he is at because of Cormier and Cormier only. I think he could realistically beat Jones and might actually be favored against him, otherwise, I'd probably have Jones at #1. Barao would be a tough fight for Cruz otherwise I'd probably have him higher and with the knee injury I could easily see him losing his return fight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

I dont really see anyone at HW that can match velsquez. The ONLY one that stands out in my mind is Werdum. Im pretty sure he would LOVE for cain to take him down and werdum is no joke standing up. That would be a fun fight. The only fights to make at HW for the title right now are cain vs. Werdum,Junior III,or Hunt/Struve. I would go with bones or anderson but both those divisions have sooo much rising talent. Same with WW and LW.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Vplus2
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Right now i'd say Cruz. If you're out with injuries for 2 years, you're pretty hard to lose a fight. At least during that period of time.
I'm not hating on Cruz here, what happened to him is very unfortunate. BUT.. you can't be out of competition for 2 years, no matter the reason, and then when you come back tell me with a straight face that you are the champion.
In my opinion, Cruz should forfeit the belt and then when he's finally able to return he should get an immediate title shot.
I know there's the Interim belt, but come on, we're talking about 2 years here.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Vplus2 said:
Right now i'd say Cruz. If you're out with injuries for 2 years, you're pretty hard to lose a fight. At least during that period of time.
I'm not hating on Cruz here, what happened to him is very unfortunate. BUT.. you can't be out of competition for 2 years, no matter the reason, and then when you come back tell me with a straight face that you are the champion.
In my opinion, Cruz should forfeit the belt and then when he's finally able to return he should get an immediate title shot.
I know there's the Interim belt, but come on, we're talking about 2 years here.
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It said least likely....

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Sedulous
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

I think Jones is the least likely to lose anytime soon. Silva is the best but I think Weidman is a bigger challenge than anyone Jones has on the horizon. Jones will need to move to HW to find real challenges.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Asterix
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Jones could be it, constant challenger recruitment from MW tends to make the road easier for him

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Silvaftw
Date: February 04, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

That's easy.
Jones Bones Jones because he beat the best in the lhw division
Who's left for him ? Gustafsson ?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Ian2D
Date: February 04, 2013 at 05:43 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

I picked Aldo. All of the other champs have contenders who at least pose a significant threat. Cormier could be a threat to HW and LHW. Silva and GSP don't seem too keen on fighting Weidman and Hendricks. Henderson has Melendez and Pettis to worry about. Cruz is in tough against Baroa, and Johnson didn't exactly dominate Benevidez. I doubt Aldo loses much sleep worrying about Zombie and Lamas. I know Pettis has talked about going down, but I really hope he doesn't. It's silly to go immediately into a title shot in a new division.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Bredman1982
Date: February 04, 2013 at 05:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Sedulous said:
I think Jones is the least likely to lose anytime soon. Silva is the best but I think Weidman is a bigger challenge than anyone Jones has on the horizon. Jones will need to move to HW to find real challenges.
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Agreed well said

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Thak27
Date: February 04, 2013 at 05:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Ian2D said:
I picked Aldo. All of the other champs have contenders who at least pose a significant threat. Cormier could be a threat to HW and LHW. Silva and GSP don't seem too keen on fighting Weidman and Hendricks. Henderson has Melendez and Pettis to worry about. Cruz is in tough against Baroa, and Johnson didn't exactly dominate Benevidez. I doubt Aldo loses much sleep worrying about Zombie and Lamas. I know Pettis has talked about going down, but I really hope he doesn't. It's silly to go immediately into a title shot in a new division.
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I agree.
Aldo's victory over Edgar cemented his dominance in that division. And unlike the other divisions, I don't see any real threats to him

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Thak27
Date: February 04, 2013 at 05:59 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Silvaftw said:
That's easy.
Jones Bones Jones because he beat the best in the lhw division
Who's left for him ? Gustafsson ?
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Stylistically, I still think Machida is most qualified to do it. I thought he took that 1st round against Jones.
That being said, to me Jon Jones is the best pound for pound. But the LHW division has and will always be a stacked division.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TheREALOmoPlata
Date: February 04, 2013 at 06:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Jones- Lets face it no one is touching him until he moves to HW
Silva- I don't see anyone taking him out, not even Weidman. If he beats Weidman, he will wind up retiring unbeaten in the UFC imo.
St Pierre- Although I do think that Ellenberger can upset him...if he gets past Hendricks.
Rousey- I don't think any of these women including Cyborg can handle her blend of technique and athleticism
Pegado- Cruz is out so imo Renan is the champ of that division and I don't see anyone beating him.
Johnson- He's going to reign for awhile...
Aldo- Only reason he is so low on this list is because now LW's are gunning for him. This could get interesting.
Henderson- That division is ultra competitive, probably the deepest in the UFC, maybe even MMA.
Velasquez- That belt is one and done. That's just how it goes. Even though the near future doesn't look too deep and filled with rematches...

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Moranis
Date: February 04, 2013 at 06:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Sedulous said:
I think Jones is the least likely to lose anytime soon. Silva is the best but I think Weidman is a bigger challenge than anyone Jones has on the horizon. Jones will need to move to HW to find real challenges.
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Cormier

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Contender
Date: February 04, 2013 at 06:26 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Least likely to lose in my opinion is Silva. I say that because I honestly believe that he was toying with Sonnen in their first match out of sheer boredom. Any fighter can get lazy or caught, but we're not talking about who's invincible, just who is least likely to lose. I think he has a unique combination of raw talent, natural ability, experience and skill that simply isn't present in anyone else in MMA (that can compete in his division). I'm not saying that there isn't anyone with higher levels of any one of those things, but rather that there isn't anyone with the whole package who can challenge Silva in that division.
I would've said Jones but I think he has cruised a lot on his natural talent and build and that when he's finally forced into a real fight where those abilities are neutralised, he may just end up losing. He may not, but I do think he's yet to be truly tested by anyone with equally natural talents and physical gifts. I'm not saying he has no skills, as that's clearly not the case, I'm just saying that those skills haven't really been proven on an equal playing field.
GSP would've been an option but I think part of why he's so dominant isn't because of natural ability but rather his intense discipline, work ethic and ability to enact an intelligent game-plan. I think someone will, eventually, come along that will be able to neutralise that and maybe even beat him. Much like Silva, he has a very rounded skill-set, loads of experience, and is physically gifted, but not to the extent that any other fighter is in one particular area. When someone comes along that is the complete package rather than just having one area that is superior, I think that GSP will face his toughest challenge to date.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BRF
Date: February 04, 2013 at 07:25 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

imhungry4444 said:
I dont really see anyone at HW that can match velsquez. The ONLY one that stands out in my mind is Werdum. Im pretty sure he would LOVE for cain to take him down and werdum is no joke standing up. That would be a fun fight. The only fights to make at HW for the title right now are cain vs. Werdum,Junior III,or Hunt/Struve. I would go with bones or anderson but both those divisions have sooo much rising talent. Same with WW and LW.
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cain would just relentlessly beat werdum up on the feet and on the cage

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: February 04, 2013 at 07:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

70/85.
The rest have looked beatable. Outside of one head kick from Condit and one fight from Sonnen, GSP and silva have basically seemed untouchable

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Reckin007
Date: February 04, 2013 at 09:17 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Any heavyweight can lose on any night.
GSP, Cruz, Demetrius, Benson could all potentially lose because they don't have finishing power.
Aldo/Jones/Silva likely won't be losing for a long long time.
Rousey seems to be on a whole other level than these other girls...but until she fights Cyborg she still has a lot to prove. If she beats her rather decisively she might retire with the belt and beat Anderson Silva's streak.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: mma_guru333
Date: February 04, 2013 at 09:42 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

1. Jones - doesn't have as many challenges and has looked unstoppable. If he goes to HW like he says he will, then things get interesting in this division.
2. Aldo - Who can threaten him? Frankie came close, but Aldo still won. I don't know that there is a FW out there that can beat Aldo.
3. St. Pierre - WW is flat out loaded, but it also has one of the sports most dominant champs. There are a lot of killers waiting for GSP though.
4. Silva - He's an unbelievable talent, but Weidman certainly brings some challenges to the table.
5. Velasquez - While he's the best HW in MMA, all it takes is one punch to end his reign and start someone else's.
6. Cruz - If he wasn't injured, he may be #5, but who knows how he'd do against Barao/McDonald.
7. Henderson - Benson is on a tear right now, and currently is the best LW in the world, but as with WW, this division is full of hungry sharks.
8. Johnson - There are several FLW who could beat him, plus he was nearly finished in his last fight, he's 1-0-1 against one contender, and won a split against a different contender.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: dizie
Date: February 04, 2013 at 09:46 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

mighty mouse is gonna be next to lose. Dance n Prance - decision style fighter aint gonna keep the belt.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Sedulous
Date: February 05, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/least-likely-ufc-champion-to-lose-a-title-fight.51519/

Moranis said:
Cormier
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Cormier is a good fighter but I don't think he has the skills to be Jones