Re: How good are the Contender fighters really?
It depends on which fighter you are talking about. They have had their fair share of not quite up to par fighters on the show, decent fighters, and fighters with potential. I dont think that there will be fighter coming off of that show that will walk straight into a championship fight. I always saw the show as a way to promote the sport and to give unproven or unknown fighters a chance at a good payday.
I am not so familiar with the second season so I will stick with the first. But as far as which ones have potential Ishe, Manfredo, and Mora are guys I think we will continue to hear from and about for awhile. Then you have Joey Gilbert (training with Dan Birmingham now) who might make some noise in a year or two, but most likely will stay on the outside looking in. Then there is Gomez, who I like, but I think at best he will be a good journeyman fighter. He will make a little bit more $$$ because of the show. Jesse Brinkley wont get much further than where he is at. I thought all of the rest were limited at best.
You must be the change you want to see in the world. --Mahatma Gandhi
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