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FC 78 is approaching fast and it is main event match-up between Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping made me think about fighters who could cut weight to drop to a lower ufc weight classes For the reason that spirit I'm going to discuss four UFC fighters who might be well served by dropping weight and fighting below their current class.

Allow me to start at the top, the UFC heavyweight division. There are a handful of UFC heavyweights who could make 205lbs, remember Randy Couture fought as a light heavyweight for a while, that he even held the light heavyweight title. There is really only one UFC heavyweight who I would like to talk about dropping weight. Brandon "The Truth" Vera just dropped a three round decision to former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia. Brandon didn't loose this match because of his skill-set. That he lost because of Tim's size. Tim pushed Vera against the fence and used his weight to close the distance, essentially negating Vera's superior kicking game. If Brandon Vera dropped down to 205lbs Personally i think he would be competing on an even playing field and would likely quickly move into title contention.

The UFC light heavyweight division has the most guys who should consider dropping weight. You can find three that I'd like to discuss, they're Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson. You'll remember that Bisping and Evans are the main event fighters at UFC 78. Both of these fighters are undefeated at light heavyweight.

Michael Bisping is definitely an outstanding fighter, a good striker with an sufficient ground game. However, his recent fight with Matt Hamill demonstrates he is able to be manhandled by a stronger opponent. Bisping mostly stayed on the outside in this fight and let Hamill get a grip on the action. I believe this is because he was steering clear of Hamill's strength... with is wrestling, and physical strength. We all remember on the Ultimate Fighter when Hamill was overwhelming the other fighters with his physical strength, a move to 185lbs would not only put him in to title contention, but allows Bisping to be stronger than other opponents for the reason that mma weight classes.

Rashad Evans has already dropped a weight classes. Rashad competed at heavyweight on the Ultimate Fighter TV series and did very well, winning his division, but his recent bout with Tito Ortiz showed that Rashad, despite his superior wrestling skills is a small light heavyweight. Rashad could have no problems matching strength with Bisping at UFC 78, but when fighting the larger light heavyweights like Forrest Griffin, Wanderlei Silva and Tito Ortiz he can get manhandled, essentially negating his wrestling advantage. A move to 185lbs would likely make Rashad a sudden title contender.