Ok fight fans, since Zuffa finally had the UFC absorb the remaining weight classes (135,145,155) from the WEC, it's created a buzz in the MMA world. Zuffa will now have only one 155lb champion which will be determined after Benson Henderson defends his WEC crown against Anthony Pettis and UFC standard-bearer, Frankie Edgar puts it on the line against the only fighter to ever defeat him, Gray Maynard. 2 of these 4 will then meet in 2011 to unify the 155lb crown. With that said, what fights do you want to see come to pass in 2011??? Not just in the UFC, but all of Mixed Martial Arts. There's a few I would like to see happen, and the rumor mill is abuzz that they may happen.
For me here's who Id like to see tangle!!!
Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez. The Strikeforce 155lb champ and the Bellator 155lb champ have been rumored for the past few weeks to be heading for a "Superfight". Bellator owner, Bjorn Rebney has been contacting Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker as much as possible through email, phone, and text. However, Coker wants Rebney to meet him in person to discuss the fight. Both fighters are very open to the idea.
Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar III. They're 1-1 against each other. Mir is coming off of a solid rebound win over Mirko Filipovic while Lesnar is coming off of his title loss to Velasquez. Both fighters badly need a win. Can Mir catch Brock again??? Or, can Lesnar improve his standup and pound Mir into oblivion once more???
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos. JDS is the heir apparent for the next title shot anyways. Cain has set the MMA world on fire with his title win. He's gone from well known amongst the MMA faithful, to becoming a household name. Cain used solid MMA technique to slay the beast known as Lesnar, he now will put his crown up against his toughest test to date. dos Santos is a BJJ blackbelt that loves to stand and trade. I can't wait for this bout to happen.
Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum. Werdum more than earned the next crack at the Strikeforce 265lb title when he handed the legendary Fedor Emelianenko his first true loss. However, Vai Cavalo is still reeling from an injury. Meanwhile, The Demolition Man has gradually become one of the top Heavyweights in all of MMA. No matter who he defends against, be it Fedor or Werdum, Overeem needs to beat them to gain a notable victory and solidify his status.
Joe Warren vs. Joe Soto II. This is a battle I would love to see happen again in Bellator. Soto is a steady fighter. Not well known yet, but he's definitely one to keep your eye on. He won the Bellator 145lb title by winning their first tournament. He did well in his non-title bouts and was completely decimating the Bellator Season 2 tournament champion Warren until the second round came and Warren stunned the crowd, Soto's corner, and Soto himself by TKOing him and taking the strap. Im hoping Bjorn Rebney puts these two back in the cage for a rematch.
Court McGee vs. Chris Leben. Leben has looked fantastic in his last 2 bouts. He's won his last 3, but the TKO of Aaron Simpson and a Submission over Yoshihiro Akiyama 2 weeks later, made everyone take notice of The Crippler again. With that, McGee seriously impressed me in his PPV debut against Ryan Jensen. Jensen is a very tough and experienced fighter and it looked as if Jensen was a step too high for McGee, until the second round and McGee showed why he's the TUF 11 champion. Eventually submitting Jensen in the 3rd. This has all the makings to be a Fight of the Night. The Crippler vs. The Crusher!!!
Alan Belcher vs. Michael Bisping. Belcher has steadily improved since the controversial loss to Akiyama as has Bisping. Bisping is getting close to a title shot and Belcher has been saying he's ready for a title shot. If this fight were made, I would think the winner would be pretty close to being next in line at 185.
Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones. I cannot wait for this matchup to happen. Bader solidified himself at 205 by defeating Little Nog. Jones has been called a future champion. Nothing more to say about this one. I will have no problems forking over $45 to see this one.
For me here's who Id like to see tangle!!!
Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez. The Strikeforce 155lb champ and the Bellator 155lb champ have been rumored for the past few weeks to be heading for a "Superfight". Bellator owner, Bjorn Rebney has been contacting Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker as much as possible through email, phone, and text. However, Coker wants Rebney to meet him in person to discuss the fight. Both fighters are very open to the idea.
Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar III. They're 1-1 against each other. Mir is coming off of a solid rebound win over Mirko Filipovic while Lesnar is coming off of his title loss to Velasquez. Both fighters badly need a win. Can Mir catch Brock again??? Or, can Lesnar improve his standup and pound Mir into oblivion once more???
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos. JDS is the heir apparent for the next title shot anyways. Cain has set the MMA world on fire with his title win. He's gone from well known amongst the MMA faithful, to becoming a household name. Cain used solid MMA technique to slay the beast known as Lesnar, he now will put his crown up against his toughest test to date. dos Santos is a BJJ blackbelt that loves to stand and trade. I can't wait for this bout to happen.
Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum. Werdum more than earned the next crack at the Strikeforce 265lb title when he handed the legendary Fedor Emelianenko his first true loss. However, Vai Cavalo is still reeling from an injury. Meanwhile, The Demolition Man has gradually become one of the top Heavyweights in all of MMA. No matter who he defends against, be it Fedor or Werdum, Overeem needs to beat them to gain a notable victory and solidify his status.
Joe Warren vs. Joe Soto II. This is a battle I would love to see happen again in Bellator. Soto is a steady fighter. Not well known yet, but he's definitely one to keep your eye on. He won the Bellator 145lb title by winning their first tournament. He did well in his non-title bouts and was completely decimating the Bellator Season 2 tournament champion Warren until the second round came and Warren stunned the crowd, Soto's corner, and Soto himself by TKOing him and taking the strap. Im hoping Bjorn Rebney puts these two back in the cage for a rematch.
Court McGee vs. Chris Leben. Leben has looked fantastic in his last 2 bouts. He's won his last 3, but the TKO of Aaron Simpson and a Submission over Yoshihiro Akiyama 2 weeks later, made everyone take notice of The Crippler again. With that, McGee seriously impressed me in his PPV debut against Ryan Jensen. Jensen is a very tough and experienced fighter and it looked as if Jensen was a step too high for McGee, until the second round and McGee showed why he's the TUF 11 champion. Eventually submitting Jensen in the 3rd. This has all the makings to be a Fight of the Night. The Crippler vs. The Crusher!!!
Alan Belcher vs. Michael Bisping. Belcher has steadily improved since the controversial loss to Akiyama as has Bisping. Bisping is getting close to a title shot and Belcher has been saying he's ready for a title shot. If this fight were made, I would think the winner would be pretty close to being next in line at 185.
Ryan Bader vs. Jon Jones. I cannot wait for this matchup to happen. Bader solidified himself at 205 by defeating Little Nog. Jones has been called a future champion. Nothing more to say about this one. I will have no problems forking over $45 to see this one.
