UFC Welterweight Amazing Matches
The UFC welterweight division is loaded with talent. Some of the best 170 pound fighters in the MMA world and some of the best pound for pound fighters are now in the UFC welterweight division. Allow me to take a look at the current state of the division and some fights I’d like to see happen in the near future.
I’m going to begin with the UFC welterweight champion, Georges “Rush” St Pierre. Georges is huge for a 170 pound fighter. He stands 5’10” and is 25 years old. He comes into every fight in spectacular shape and ready for war.
Fortunately for Georges, most opponents are not ready for the kind of strength, size and skill he brings to the Octagon. St Pierre is a brilliant striker, fully making use of his height for both punches and kicks.
He brings strikes from all angles and moves in and out of his opponents range well. I don’t really believe that Georges St Pierre has any real threats to his title at 170 pounds, but I’m still looking forward to his upcoming match against Matt “The Terror” Serra and would also like to see Georges St Pierre vs Diego Sanchez in the future. The entire world is waiting for the rubber match with Matt Hughes, however Hughes needs to work on his striking and strategy before getting into the ring with St Pierre again.
Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez is primarily a wrestler, but also has excellent striking and devastating knees. I believe Diego is the only fighter at 170 pounds who can give St Pierre a real run for his money.
Diego’s bread and butter is his ferocious take downs. He literally charges the opponent into the cage and throws him to the mat. I’d like to see Diego Sanchez fight Matt Hughes as their styles are very similar and I think it would be a career defining fight for Diego if he beats Matt. I’d also like to see Diego Sanchez fight Matt Serra as I think their styles (Matt Serra being an excellent BJJ fighter) would make for a nice match up.
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