Gymbo Knows

Well here is a list of guys that have already made a little noise in the MMA world but they aren’t house hold names just yet. I know there are more quality prospects out there I’m not going to sit here and list everyone in the world. A lot of these guys have fought recently or have a fight coming up thats why they are fresh on my mind.

MMA Stars of the Future

Josh Grispi – Grispi has been on a tear lately through the 145lb division and currently holds a record of 13-1.  Grispi most recent victory comes against former world champion Jens Pulver in just 33 seconds.

Jose Aldo - If you didn’t see his 8 second flying knee KO victory over Cub Swanson then you need to go look it up.  Right now Aldo is one of the most exciting fighters in the 145lb division right now and he might be getting the next crack at 145lb king Mike Brown.

Joe Warren – Is currently 2-0 but holds wins over Chase Beebee (Former WEC Champ) and Kid Yamamoto (Former #1 Ranked featherweight King). Warren is currently in the semi-finals for the featherweight Dream Tourney.

Junior Dos Santos – Currently in the UFC and has two knock out wins in his last two fights.  One of the guys he knocked out was Werdum (Former Top 10 heavyweight). I’m not sure how well rounded he is but all I can say right now is that he’s got some heavy hands.  (8-1 overall 2-0 in the UFC)

Shane Carwin – Shane has dominated everyone they put in front of him so far in the UFC and he continues to work his way through the heavyweight rankings. Recently Knocked out former Top 10 heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga.  I know Gonzaga had him hurt and almost beat him but almost never won a race.. (11-0 overall 3-0 in the UFC)

Cain Velasquez – Another great heavyweight prospect in the UFC.  Cain has scary good wrestling skills and is dominating opponents at will.  Cain has recently defeated Cheick Kongo via unanimous decision at UFC 99. Cain wrestling ability might be the best in the heavyweight division.

Bobby Lashley - Bobby is a former WWE wrestler trying to make the conversion over to real fighting and so far he’s doing a fine job.  Bobby Lashley is taking his time fighting on smaller shows and wants to work his way up to the UFC.

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal – King Mo is known for his flashy entrances where he comes to the ring sporting the look of a King/Pimp and is normally escorted to the ring by beautiful Japenese women. His fighting style kind of reminds me of smaller Rampage Jackson.

Phil Davis – Great wrestler from Penn State trying to make a career in MMA like so many other wrestlers.  Phil is very talent and a dangerous opponent for anyone.  He is currently fighting in smaller shows but expect to hear his name more and more. 

Johny Hendricks – Johny Hendricks was the NCAA Division I wrestling champ 2005 and 2006 and is now making the transition over to MMA.  Mr. Hendricks is 5-0 and he will be making his Octagon Debut at UFC 101 in Philly against the always dangerous Amir Sadollah.