There's the Tybura/Lewis matchup like that either guy would be a good rebound fight. Although Lewis would probably sell better due to the beef the two have. Then there's Volkov who's on a bit of a hot streak and would definitely be a good fight coming off a title challenger and then there's the Hunt/Blaydes winner. Who do you want to see him in with most?
Names not listed as options for obvious reasons - Dos Santos is suspended due to doping - Werdum is likely getting the next shot - Lesnar coming back is a big IF - Velasquez is either getting the next shot or a winnable tune up that sets him up for the winner of Miocic/Wedum II - Rothwell is suspended due to doping - Barnett is suspended due to doping - Overeem.....Self explanatory - Struve/Arlovski winner isn't worthy
He had only fought Arlovski and Alistair prior to the title shot. They have been Ko'd each about 15 times each. Every time they get hit it ends up being a highlight reel ko, that was nothing new. I'd like to see him fight Mark Hunt. I wish Roy Nelson was still in the UFC. Someone like that would be a perfect fight coming off a loss. I don't want to see him fight another guy with a woeful glass chin that gets knocked out all the time, then have to hear that hes the greatest fighter since sliced bread for doing it.
My 1st choice would be Derrick Lewis which would be a fun fight and then probably Volkov. Unfortunately Mark Hunt contract is up after UFC 221 and he is fairly adamant he is leaving and will probably end up back fighting in Japan
Yup, clear he needs more tools and more roadwork. Maybe a new gym. With work, he could be a force yet. Strong And quite fast.
Less muscle more endurance for Frances , learn how to throw a punch just to touch up your opponent don't go for a KO shot everytime . Stipe played him like a fiddle .
Hunt is an actual accomplished striker and in his prime had a decent gas tank. Plus for his size he was very quick. N'Gannou isn't an accomplished striker, he's just a very powerful man. I was conned by the Hamilton fight into thinking he'd improved his ground game whilst at UFC but the way he didn't have a clue how escape when on the mat speaks volumes. BJJ 101 is not relying on bridge and roll to escape. Now but even I know there's no point trying to bench anyone off me anytime they get top position, you need to know where to get your hooks in, how to adjust your hips and shrimp put and you need to know the leverages so that you can reverse position. N'Gannou was relying on pure athleticism and not technique. Some people saw through him, I didn't. I do think an athlete like him has enormous potential though.
5 years ago Ngannou only just started in MMA which people shitting on him forget so of course Hunt would KO him then. Im a big Hunt fan from the K1 days and hope his lawsuit gets sorted so he stays in the UFC after UFC 221 but from what I here Hunt is rightly pissed off with the UFC and is almost certain to leave.
Hunt will finish his contract out and end his career in Japan where it started. I'm hoping for Cro Cop III this December - that would be a fitting Swansong for both guys