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Matt Boone · 07-23-2006, 12:16 PM

I said realistically to avoid names we know ain't gonna happen like Chuck Liddell, or other guys tied to major organizations, etc.

Personally, I'd like to see Bas and Frank Shamrock go at it again. Both recently out of retirement with a win over a non-impressive opponent. Also two of the original "well rounded" fighters from the early days. Plus shit, they have a history of fighting a bunch under the old Pancrase rules. Let's see how Bas can do with his fists closed this time!

WFA should throw the money out, Frank is a proven draw in Cali - still holding the U.S. record for his fight with Cesar Gracie. Bas is proven a popular fighter in the area too being from L.A. They both have exciting styles, they both can't jump right back into a top-10 fight after only one warm up, and together they could really put WFA on the map in a big way if they were matched up.

What's everyone else got?

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Matt Boone Reputation: 500+ Status: Website News Staff Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,502	Who, realistically, would you like to see Bas Rutten fight next? I said realistically to avoid names we know ain't gonna happen like Chuck Liddell, or other guys tied to major organizations, etc. Personally, I'd like to see Bas and Frank Shamrock go at it again. Both recently out of retirement with a win over a non-impressive opponent. Also two of the original "well rounded" fighters from the early days. Plus shit, they have a history of fighting a bunch under the old Pancrase rules. Let's see how Bas can do with his fists closed this time! WFA should throw the money out, Frank is a proven draw in Cali - still holding the U.S. record for his fight with Cesar Gracie. Bas is proven a popular fighter in the area too being from L.A. They both have exciting styles, they both can't jump right back into a top-10 fight after only one warm up, and together they could really put WFA on the map in a big way if they were matched up. What's everyone else got?