Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights?

daveyboy1609 · 01-08-2012, 10:36 AM

I think Anderson would smash him, but what sort of level do you think he would operate at? I'm thinking Stann level, perennial contender who is good but not quite elite enough to reach the peak.

Matty lll · 01-08-2012, 10:43 AM

I think exactly the same. Anderson would absolutely kill him. He'd get his head knocked into the second row.

achillesthegreat · 01-08-2012, 10:45 AM

He doesn't at the moment. Silva, Sonnen, Johnson, Belfort, Bisping, Stann etc all look top level. Rockhold has looked good but in 1 or 2 fights I think he'll be ready for the big time.

Matty lll · 01-08-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by achillesthegreat

He doesn't at the moment. Silva, Sonnen, Johnson, Belfort, Bisping, Stann etc all look top level. Rockhold has looked good but in 1 or 2 fights I think he'll be ready for the big time.

Maybe, He did look sharp last night but he was fighting Keith Jardine

I actually Souza would do better even though Rockhold beat him, Souza has that insane BJJ which would trouble for all his opponents. From what I have seen Rockhold is just fairy decent in all areas.

Anarchy99 · 01-08-2012, 11:35 AM

He's a big MW who looks like Stephen Bonner and would probley have a career similar to him. Talented yes; but always on the losing end of a meaningful fight at this point. Hopefully he'll get his shot though, he's very exciting.

BobDigi5060 · 01-08-2012, 01:18 PM

I'd love to find out..

He could be on of your top 5 MWs.. But it means nothing if the best can't fight eachother.

The SF and UFC champs should square off every few years if there is to be any credibility to The SF belt(s).

sugarngold · 01-08-2012, 01:22 PM

I'd like to see him match up with Bisping.

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daveyboy1609 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,405 vCash: 206	Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights? I think Anderson would smash him, but what sort of level do you think he would operate at? I'm thinking Stann level, perennial contender who is good but not quite elite enough to reach the peak.
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Matty lll Sweet Scientist East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,805 vCash: 500	Re: Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights? I think exactly the same. Anderson would absolutely kill him. He'd get his head knocked into the second row.
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achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,202 vCash: 1000	Re: Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights? He doesn't at the moment. Silva, Sonnen, Johnson, Belfort, Bisping, Stann etc all look top level. Rockhold has looked good but in 1 or 2 fights I think he'll be ready for the big time.
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Anarchy99 Babalu will KILL You! ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,109 vCash: 441	Re: Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights? He's a big MW who looks like Stephen Bonner and would probley have a career similar to him. Talented yes; but always on the losing end of a meaningful fight at this point. Hopefully he'll get his shot though, he's very exciting.
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BobDigi5060 East Side MMA East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 8,957 vCash: 553	Re: Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights? I'd love to find out.. He could be on of your top 5 MWs.. But it means nothing if the best can't fight eachother. The SF and UFC champs should square off every few years if there is to be any credibility to The SF belt(s).
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sugarngold RIDDUM East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mutantville, North Carolina Posts: 9,360 vCash: 200	Re: Where does Rockhold fit in within the UFC Middleweights? I'd like to see him match up with Bisping.
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