Should There Be a Super Heavyweight Division?

Thanks to our viewers for another great topic. We had fun weighing in on this one.

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[seetroo]

for those who talk shit about non fighters who are employed by any MMA organization, such as announcers, commentaters, or any staff, keep in mind, they have access to training, gyms, and im sure more knowlege of MMA than the average joe, so dont think just because they're not fighters per se, that they cant fight. have you ever seen bruce buffer in anything other than a tux? the guys pretty ripped, and a legit black belt

[seetroo]

@Altairograph i think the advantage would be for guys heavier than 265 to not have to cut weight and no excuses for those who do cut weight

[Altairograph]

The thing is, how much is weight really an advantage in heavyweight? Cain Velasquez beat Ben Rothwell who had a huge weight advantage on him. Doesn't weight sort of become a disadvantage at some point? What I mean is this: Would a super heavy fighter actually stand a chance against a fighter who will inevitably be faster then he is?

[boogynights]

YES MAYBE A OPEN WEIGHT fights as well occasionally

[KyleHopeless]

@kaspersolli They train and can take you xD

[STEALTH872003]

@SColdSA83 You may have read this but the Ohio SAC is experimenting with a new 225 lbs Cruiserweight division for amatuer mma fights. I can see them modifying it and adjusting it 230 lbs as a sanctioned weight class, 60 lbs is too great of a gap between 2 weight classes. I could see Cain and JDS fighting for the title in this new weight class if it becomes a regular UFC weight class

[kaspersolli]

who the fuck do you guys think you are? If i see either one of you fuckers on the street i will knock you the fuck out! you all look like fucking freaks. fatty on the left with his cockring in his ear, long face skinny boy in the middle and ulgy long chin on the right. you are the freaks, don't get it twisted

[thelightbetrays]

I think it's an interesting idea, but like everyone says there's no way it would fly. Brock lesnar has proved that one can be that big and still be a very successful fighter. Right now three out of the 4 top guys are all 265, so you may start seeing more huge guys in the ufc but I they won't make a weight class above that, maybe in a smaller league but not in the UFC.

Good video though : ) cheers!

[SColdSA83]

@shadoe311: "how deep is that pool???? "

- Its not deep enough now but I think by the end of 2011 they'll have enough fighters to add a new HVW division.

[SColdSA83]

LHW: 205 pounds

HVW: 206+ Pounds (Max: 265)

I think the HVW division will eventually be split into two.

What about a minimum weight for the HVW division? I think 235 pounds should be the minimum weight and anyone under that can cut down to LHW.