Roundtable: Is Tom Duquesnoy Ready for the UFC

Since defeating Krzysztof Klaczek with an impressive third round body shot TKO, fans have taken to twitter to declaring current BAMMA featherweight champion Tom Duquesnoy as the next European export set for the UFC. While Duequesnoy certainly is one of the best featherweight prospects in Europe, at 21-years-old the question remains if Duquesnoy is actually ready for the UFC.

We take a look at whether or not the UFC should be looking at Tom Duquensoy following his win over Krzysztof Klaczeck, and if the fighter himself is in fact ready for the big stage.

Ben Heather - @Benheather

I think the best move for Duquesnoy now is to stay put for a couple more fights at least. He is in a division that once you move on to the next stage is full of killers.

At his age he certainly has time on his side and as with guys like Arnold Allen a couple more fights on the regional circuit will help them out a lot more than a step up to the UFC right away. After all, if he was to go up and lose a couple of fights it's going to be harder to get back in the UFC later than it will be if he wins a couple more fights for BAMMA before going to a big American promotion.

There is no doubting the guy is a massive talent but let's not get carried away just yet. Last night he struggled to get back to his feet after being taken down in the first round and as he moves up in the ranks and opponents this will certainly be tested more.

Chris Houten - @ChrisHoutenMMA

At 10-1, and with 2 BAMMA featherweight title wins under his belt, Tom Duquesnoy is without a doubt one of the best prospects in Europe but at just 21-years-old I feel Duquesnoy would benefit from racking up a couple more wins on the European MMA circuit before making the move to the UFC.

Duquesnoy is no doubt a talented fighter, who is certainly capable of picking a wins in MMA's biggest promotion, and while the UFC have certainly signed worse fighters in recent years, I feel Duquesnoy hasn't full reached his potential yet and would be more successful in the UFC should allow himself more time to develop before moving.

If the UFC does call for Duquesnoy, I expect him to make the move however as a fighter (one who has enjoyed success) I suspect he feels he can't be beaten by anyone, where as a journalist I don't share the same confidence as he does... yet.

Josh Hall - @josh_hall66

I think the UFC would love to have him fight for them, he is a proven finisher, and that's what fans want. It's good business, especially in the European market. He definitely has the quality, even if he loses a round like last night, he goes on to finish strong. I do think though that starting him gently is the best option as he is still only 11 fights into a, potentially, championship career.

Will Martin - @WillMartinMMA

Straight after beating Krzysztof Klaczek last night I was like "YES, the time is now" and being a fan I got greedy as I hope to see him fight on the UFC Glasgow card this summer but upon watching back some of his fights I was thinking to myself what is the rush in doing so at this point. He is only 21 years old and there is a glutton of talent he could face within the European circuit to get more experience before he makes the jump to the UFC, so should Tom Duquesnoy be called to the UFC just now I will say no.

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