Lightweights

With UFC bringing back the lighweight division I thought I would give a quick breakdown of who the players are, or could be, at this weight. The welterweight is one of the deepest but will lose some of that depth to the lighweight division but in the long run I think it will be good as both will have experienced contenders and this will let some of the second or third tier guys get some action.

Jens Pulver - Lil Evil was the reigning champ so it will be interesting to see if he comes back to reclaim the title.

Yves Edwards - Edwards looks like the top dog here unless Pulver decides to come back and what a fight that would be!

Mark Hominick - I don't know much about this guy but the fact he's fighting Edwards would indicate some ability.

Spencer Fisher - Another Militech guy but he looks great. A striker with a varied array of submissions and great strike defense from the bottom. He has a bright future ahead of him.

Kenny Florian - KenFlo actually getting to fight at his natural weight? Sweet. The kid is tough and determined unfortunately so far those are the only strengths he has shown on his feet but I think he'll improve.

Joe Stevenson - I think Joe will drop down to here and could be a monster at this weight. A great groundgame and excellent takedowns. His TUF fame puts him higher than some people who might be better or at the least more experienced.

Duane Ludwig - He needs more of a groundgame but he's working with Bas Rutten so he should get there and just ask Goulet if he can really "Bang".

Sam Stout - I don't know much about the Canadian but after he fights KenFlo we'll have a good idea where he stands.

Luke Cummo - I want to see Cummo fighting and soon! Him and Ludwig would be a nice fight or maybe Fisher.

Hermes Franca - A Jiu-Jitsu wiz who hopefully we'll see in UFC again.

Josh Thomson - Another guy we could see back in the UFC.

Marcus Davis - Another TUF guy who could get a call. He would be good against Cummo. That would be a nice standup battle.

Melvin Guilliard - Not sure if this is do-able or not but it could allow him some breathing room for away from the welterweights but then again with so many people coming down here maybe he'd be better at 170.

BJ Penn - If he loses to GSP could Penn come down to lightweight? Hmmm. If so he would be much higher than this believe me.