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Sheamus
Connon McGregor, with his abrasive and confrontational style, has evolved into the smack-talking box-office attraction that the UFC was direly missing after Chael Sonnen’s retirement. While his utter disrespect towards Jose Aldo in the build-up to their fight has the audience eagerly awaiting the showdown on the edges of their seats, creating a stir is not something new for McGregor.
Towards the end of 2014, McGregor and Sheamus indulged in a war of words on Twitter, caused by McGregor answering an interview question about who would win if they both squared off. Naturally, neither man was willing to back down, and sparks flew in their Twitter exchange before they decided that they would settle the matter over a bottle of whiskey during Christmas. (How Irish!)
Regardless, this fuelled speculation as to whether Sheamus can hold his own in an MMA set-up; considering his past experience as a bodyguard and bouncer, we can be sure that he does not shy away from confrontation. McGregor would either run circles around Sheamus using his speed and agility to strike and move, or the fight could well end with one accurate Brogue Kick. What’s your take?
Dolph Ziggler
Surprised? Don’t be.
Dolph Ziggler is arguably the most accomplished amateur wrestler in the WWE’s employ, and he still holds the high school and college records for most number of pins. Apart from that, he also recalls having trained in boxing as well, owing to his desire to be the best athlete at college. Despite never dabbling in MMA before, he does display salient qualities that could ease out a transition from the WWE to the UFC.
Ziggler possesses athletic ability in abundance, amply evidenced by his all-out, high intensity style, and he is also comfortable in using his kicks to strike – an important facet of MMA fighting. If he were to add a well-rounded striking game to his expertise in wrestling, Ziggler could re-package himself into a note-worthy MMA fighter.
If the WWE continue suppressing his growth to within the upper-mid card, it would be interesting to see if Ziggler eventually loses his patience and follows the other most adopted route of successful collegiate wrestlers – of that into MMA.
