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[killerinstinct]

Who do you guys think the UFC 83 guys should fight next? (please try and keep it realistic.)

(All UFC 83 fight in bold with the winner highlighted in red)
Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Serra
GSP vs. Jon Fitch- Fitch is the clear number one contender at this point. He has certainly done more than enough to earn this match and it'll be easy for the UFC to hype this fight up.

Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes- This fight was already set to happen. The UFC spent a lot of money hyping this fight up and they need to get some money back on their investment. I think this would be a very interesting matchup and I think it'd make for a good fight.

Rich Franklin vs. Travis Lutter
Rich Franklin vs. Dean Lister- Rich Franklin is at a very interesting point in his career. He's a guy who's well above the average MW, but just not up to par with current champion Anderson Silva. So, it's interesting in deciding the matchups for a man like Rich Franklin. I mean you don't want to risk an up and comer against him, because even if Rich wins he won't be close to a title shot so it's not worth the risk and you don't want to feed him a can either, because he's been beating top guys and people still wanna see him fight top guys. That's why I chose for him to go up against Dean Lister. Dean is an amazing grappler and a very tough opponent. Rich would have his hands full in the fight, but on paper this is a fight Rich can win and with a win in this fight I'd set up a Franklin/Henderson fight.

Travis Lutter vs. Andrew McFedries- Man I kind of feel somewhat sympathetic for Travis Lutter. I'm not saying he didn't bring it upon himself, but I mean it must be really tough to fight the MW champ and the guy who is considered the best MW in the world, get him mounted and get him armbarred and still lose the fight and than come back and fight the guy many consider to be the 2nd best MW in the world get him mounted and fully armbarred and still lose the fight. If Travis only had some conditioning he could be a top MW, he was some great ground skills. For his next matchup I'd set him up against Adrew McFedries. It's the classic striker vs. grappler match and it's both of these fighters last chance to prove theirselves. I think this matchup would end quick and would make for either a KO of the night or a submission of the night contender, depending upon who would walk away with the victory.

Nate Quarry vs. Kalib Starnes
Nate Quarry vs. Michael Bisping- Both fighters are popular (well at least Quarry is) and both have a lot of hype behind them. I think this would make for highly anticipated matchup. Both are strikers and both are very aggressive, so I think this would make for a very exciting fight. The winner would continue to ride the hype train, while the loser would have to work his way back up by fighting on Spike cards.

Kalib Starnes vs. Charles McCarthy- I'd definitely put this fight on the prelims, because it has the potential to be a fight that'd put you to sleep faster than nyquil, but I think it also has the potential to be a somewhat okay fight. Both Kalib and Charles are very similar in style. They both have questionable heart and below average striking, they also both have below average wrestling, but the one thing they both have going positive for them is a decent ground game. I think this fight would make it to the ground and from there, I think it'd be an interesting matchup. The winner would get to stay in the UFC while the loser for sure has gotta go.

Michael Bisping vs. Charles McCarthy
Michael Bisping vs. Nate Quarry- (see Nate Quarry)

Charles McCarthy- (see Kailb Starnes)

Mac Danzig vs. Mark Bocek
Mac Danzig vs. Rich Clementi- Rich has won 5 straight fights and I think he deserves the step up in competition and the chance to compete on the main card. That's why I'd match him up against Mac Danzig. This fight would be a tough test for Mac Danzig and would really give us a real good evaluation of where he ranks in the UFC LW division. I also think this fight would be exciting.

Mark Bocek vs. the loser of Terry Etim/Robert Emerson- Either matchup would make for an exciting fight. Both fighters would be coming off losses and they'd have even more motivation to come out gunning for the other. I think with this matchup would get a good gauge of both of these competitors.

Demian Maia vs. Ed Herman
Demian Maia vs. Jason Day- Both fighters were impressive in their last performances and they're both have a lot of potential in the UFC MW division. I'd throw these two up against each other and see who comes away with the victory. The winner would start to get hyped a little bit while the loser would go back to fighting on the undercard.

Ed Herman vs. loser of Grove/Tanner- If the matchup is Grove/Herman than it'll be an interesting fight, because the last time these two fought, they put on a great fight and the decision could've went either way, so it'd be interesting to see how a rematch would go. If the matchup is Herman/Tanner than it'd be interesting, because they would be both coming off losses and would both have a lot on the line in a fight like that. I think either matchup would be very exciting and interesting.

Jason MacDonald vs. Joe Doerksen
Jason MacDonald vs. winner of Salaverry/Palhares- Both of these fighters would be at similar state in their careers. This a fight that would determine who would continue moving up the ranks and who would be relegated to gatekeeper status. This would be a very interesting matchup.

Joe Doerkson vs. loser of Salaverry/Palhares- Both fighters would have a lot to prove. The winner stays the loser goes. It's as simple as that. It would be do or die for both fighters and I think it'd make for an interesting matchup.

Rich Clementi vs. Sam Stout
Rich Clementi vs. Mac Danzig- (see Mac Danzig)

Sam Stout vs. loser of Spencer Fisher/Jeremy Stephens- If the matchup is Stout/Fisher III, than be prepared for a war. These two have already had two FOTN quality fights and I would expect nothing less from the rubber match. If the matchup is Stephens/Stout, than that also would be a great fight and an interesting matchup. Either way, I think this would be a solid booking.

Jonathan Goulet vs. Kuniyoshi Hironka
Luigi Fioravanti vs. Jonathan Goulet- This would be measuring stick for both fighters. The winner of this fight would move up the ranks just a bit and depending on the matchup, could even make it to a televised fight on Spiketv.Kun

Kuniyoshi Hironaka vs.Tom Speer- Both fighters are coming off multiple losses and they both have something to prove. They also matchup well with each other. They're both ground fighters and I think they would make for an interesting matchup.

Jason Day vs. Alan Belcher
Jason Day vs. Demian Maia- (see Demian Maia)

Alan Belcher vs. Pete Sell- Both are exciting fighters and both like to keep the fight standing. I think it'd make for an exciting fight. It would be do or die for Pete Sell and Alan Belcher would have a lot to gain or lose as well from this fight, which would most likely make the fight even more exciting interesting, because they both have a lot of motivation to win the fight.

Cain Velasquez vs. Brad Morris
Cain Velasquez vs. Hardonk/Wain winner- Cain Velasquez is a legitimate HW prospect and there's not many of them out there. That's why I'd bring him along slowly, because I wouldn't want to risk him losing a fight early in his career. I think he has the wrestling skills to beat either Hardonk or Wain. The winner of this matchup would move a step up the ladder in this very weak UFC HW division.

Brad Morris vs. loser of Hardonk/Wain- Both fighters would be coming off losses, so they'd both have something to prove. I'd put this fight on the prelims and I'd use this fight to get an accurate guage of where both fighters stand in this very weak UFC HW division.

[Mirko45]

I agree with a lot of these, I'll do mine anyway:

GSP/Fitch
Serra/Hughes
Franklin/Quarry II (have the winner fight either Hendo or the winner of Hendo's next fight)
Lutter should be cut
Starnes should be cut
Bisping should have a brief layoff and fight the winner of Chonan/Carneiro
McCarthy... don't really care, have him job on undercards/UFNs
Agree with Danzig/Clementi and Bocek vs Etim/Emmerson

And honestly, I just agree with all of the remaining list. Velasquez should especially get the winner of Hardonk/Wain. Velasquez is without question the best prospect they have at HW and should have a showcase fight like that.

[ArMnHC]

GSP/Fitch
Serra/Hughes
Maia/Bisping
Quarry/Day
Lutter/Starnes eventhough id rather see Starnes the f*ck out of the UFC!
Hendo/Franklin
Danzig/Lauzon (since Joe Silva's dumbass passed up on Lauzon/Fischer yet again)

[pa99fighter]

I never want to see Starnes in the UFC ever again after that fight. He has the skill to be alright, but no heart.

[hunterkiller]

Here are my wishlist fight picks for the guys at UFC 83. Realisticly they could happen, and would sell tickets. Will they happen next, who knows? If someone out there is listening, they could make it happen.

GSP-Anderson Silva (I know Jon Fitch is the number 1 contender but that fight just doesn't sound as interesting. Silva-GSP is guranteed to sell tickets and pay per views.

Fitch didn't fight at UFC 83 but with GSP fighting Silva, let Fitch fight Alves.

Serra-Hughes (this fight is a no brainer)

Rich Franklin-Dan Henderson (winner gets another crack at Silva) These 2 are head and shoulders above the rest of the contenders at 185.
Franklin-Liddell at 205 would be nice too. TUF 8 coaches anyone?
Franklin-Lindland given "The Law's" recent comments on Inside MMA about Franklin being overrated.

Lutter-Quarry

Kalib Starnes doesn't get another UFC fight in my opinion. We'll see you in the minor leagues.

Bisping-Marquardt

Danzig-Gamburyan (can't stand Manny and Danzig is legit)

Clementi-Guillard II (these 2 can't stand each other and the fight continued during the winner announcement last time, I'd like to see Clementi send Guillard out of the UFC for good)

[notrightn0w]

Quarry vs Coté

[Badluck33]

Originally Posted by Mirko45

I agree with a lot of these, I'll do mine anyway:

GSP/Fitch
Serra/Hughes
Franklin/Quarry II (have the winner fight either Hendo or the winner of Hendo's next fight)
Lutter should be cut
Starnes should be cut
Bisping should have a brief layoff and fight the winner of Chonan/Carneiro
McCarthy... don't really care, have him job on undercards/UFNs
Agree with Danzig/Clementi and Bocek vs Etim/Emmerson

And honestly, I just agree with all of the remaining list. Velasquez should especially get the winner of Hardonk/Wain. Velasquez is without question the best prospect they have at HW and should have a showcase fight like that.

The winner of a potential Franklin/Hendo should get a title shot.

[Badluck33]

Originally Posted by thecoylewis

Here are my wishlist fight picks for the guys at UFC 83. Realisticly they could happen, and would sell tickets. Will they happen next, who knows? If someone out there is listening, they could make it happen.

GSP-Anderson Silva (I know Jon Fitch is the number 1 contender but that fight just doesn't sound as interesting. Silva-GSP is guranteed to sell tickets and pay per views.

Fitch didn't fight at UFC 83 but with GSP fighting Silva, let Fitch fight Alves.

Serra-Hughes (this fight is a no brainer)

Rich Franklin-Dan Henderson (winner gets another crack at Silva) These 2 are head and shoulders above the rest of the contenders at 185.
Franklin-Liddell at 205 would be nice too. TUF 8 coaches anyone?
Franklin-Lindland given "The Law's" recent comments on Inside MMA about Franklin being overrated.

Lutter-Quarry

Kalib Starnes doesn't get another UFC fight in my opinion. We'll see you in the minor leagues.

Bisping-Marquardt

Danzig-Gamburyan (can't stand Manny and Danzig is legit)

Clementi-Guillard II (these 2 can't stand each other and the fight continued during the winner announcement last time, I'd like to see Clementi send Guillard out of the UFC for good)

excellent idea!!!

[thebwit]

Quarry vs Bisping while it sounds great, would suck ass right now. Quarry has 2 fights and looked crazy dominant against Kalib. Bisping just moved down to 185 and he do so with the intention of possibly getting a fight with Anderson Silva. While neither guy is ready for Franklin, Silva, or Henderson, I thinking putting them against each other would just dilute the already thin MW division. They should fight other lower fighters again, and then test them against any of the top guys.

[Dork8503]

I agree with a lot of the fights you said.

Sell i believe is moving to ww.

Luigi is fighting Diego in June.

I really agree with what you said about Rich.

Rich said recently he wants to stay active as long as he isn't injured an feels he has a way to go before fighting Anderson again.

I would give him 2 fights against decent guys that he can knock out pretty fast, get his confidence even more back up.

Then let him fight Lister or Nate M or both. Lister he beats, Nate would be a tough fight but he beats him too imo. Then Hendo if he is still at mw.

That would be 4 or 5 fights if he wins them all he would have beaten 2 top 10 guys, a solid fighter an some decent guys. That would warrant a 3rd fight against Silva imo.