Its all good Spicoli, I don't feel we're bogging it down, its good to discuss these things. I'm just trying to give the other side of the argument. There were 3 vacancies at 160, which is to many imo & to be honest I don't think anyone in the pool or in a possible upcoming fight is better than Williams, unless they beat him. Lorenzo, Griffin, Geale... Williams would have to be a strong favorite over them.

Although a loss does not necessarily mean removal from the pool, it usually does end up that way. Say if Williams loses to Pavlik in a close controversial fight he could remain at 8th, if its clear cut he could be dropped to 9th or 10th depending on a vote, if its a blowout he could drop back to the pool with a 3 point demotion.

I'm not saying I voted him in just because it gives us more options if he loses, I think he is the best choice to fill the position & if you can name one guy or upcoming fight that would elevate them above Williams I'd be willing to listen. But the fact is we have 3 vacant spots & Williams a p4pr is the best fighter imo to fill one of them...

I know you don't play favs bro, was just trying to show another example of where fights that had already happened had been used to fill a vacancy. I agree Antillon should be ranked.

The rule of filling vacancies was changed just recently by a vote, but can still use some tweaks. Like I said before; when voting to fill vacancies we should include the option to leave the spot vacant along with those nominated.

Mad respect Spicoli, your one of the guys that make this place so good!