UFC LHW rumored matches from Meltzer

jas123 · 07-08-2008, 03:24 PM

Dave Meltzer is reporting exclusively on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Dana White and Joe Silva have already have "an idea" in regards to the 205 lb title picture. Dave believes every source within the UFC believes that the winner of Liddell/Evans fight is going to be the next challenger for the Light Heavyweight Crown recently won by Forrest Griffin. The timing at which the fight takes place depends on who wins the fight. If Liddell were the victor, the title fight would take almost immediately at the year-end December event from Las Vegas with Forrest Griffin. Although none of the UFC personalities would admit who they are rooting for between Evans/Liddell, it is pretty apparent they want the latter to emerge victorious. A fight between Liddell and Forrest Griffin could very well break the Pay-Per-View and Gate records set by UFC 66 (Liddell/Ortiz II). The UFC officials are not sure when a Griffin/Evans fight would take place, but they believe it would not happen this year.

As for the future of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, it is believed that his next opponent will be none other than nemesis Wanderlei Silva. This could fight could very well happen later this year in November, at UFC 90. Dave Meltzer also believes that if Liddell recaptures the Light Heavyweight Crown, Silva/Liddell II will be for the Light Heavyweight Championship at the "Super Bowl" event in February. As for Lyoto Machida, most sources believe he is a possibility for Jackson as well, but maintain that his next fight is likely against Thiago Silva instead.

robdog · 07-08-2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jas123

Dave Meltzer is reporting exclusively on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Dana White and Joe Silva have already have "an idea" in regards to the 205 lb title picture. Dave believes every source within the UFC believes that the winner of Liddell/Evans fight is going to be the next challenger for the Light Heavyweight Crown recently won by Forrest Griffin. The timing at which the fight takes place depends on who wins the fight. If Liddell were the victor, the title fight would take almost immediately at the year-end December event from Las Vegas with Forrest Griffin. Although none of the UFC personalities would admit who they are rooting for between Evans/Liddell, it is pretty apparent they want the latter to emerge victorious. A fight between Liddell and Forrest Griffin could very well break the Pay-Per-View and Gate records set by UFC 66 (Liddell/Ortiz II). The UFC officials are not sure when a Griffin/Evans fight would take place, but they believe it would not happen this year.

As for the future of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, it is believed that his next opponent will be none other than nemesis Wanderlei Silva. This could fight could very well happen later this year in November, at UFC 90. Dave Meltzer also believes that if Liddell recaptures the Light Heavyweight Crown, Silva/Liddell II will be for the Light Heavyweight Championship at the "Super Bowl" event in February. As for Lyoto Machida, most sources believe he is a possibility for Jackson as well, but maintain that his next fight is likely against Thiago Silva instead.

Machida should be next in line for the title shot. Having Forrest as champ is a great way for them to give the belt back to their golden boy, Chuck. Absolute b.s.

jas123 · 07-08-2008, 04:02 PM

No mention of Shogun I noticed. Maybe he'll fight Jardine or something.

My only problem with Machida is that he hasn't beat any of the top guys yet. He's beat Soko who's green and Tito who's slow with shot knees. He's the most deserving though, since the other top guys have all lost recently.

Reaper329 · 07-08-2008, 06:27 PM

The shot should go to machida, but we all know they wanted chuck back with the belt and this and that 50/50 decision make it apparent. Forrest will charge Chuck, get caught, and Chuck is champ again. This is too WWE for my taste

Rodja · 07-08-2008, 07:10 PM

Rampage is getting shafted in this. He deserves an immediate rematch, not to be jerked around like this.

KurtisWicked · 07-08-2008, 07:20 PM

If Machida wins, he should get next shot at the title after Liddell or Evans. He isn't the most exciting fighter but no question he could hold his own against the top guys.

robdog · 07-08-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper329

The shot should go to machida, but we all know they wanted chuck back with the belt and this and that 50/50 decision make it apparent. Forrest will charge Chuck, get caught, and Chuck is champ again. This is too WWE for my taste

I agree. The ufc is becoming way too much like pro wrestling. Its almost at the point that it's embarassing to be a fan of the ufc because of all of the douches and ****tards walking around with ufc and tapout shirts. Elite XC is a joke too. Affliction has a great card coming up, but unfortunately it will probably be their last. UFC decisions and matchmaking will get shadier and shadier, and MMA will go the way of boxing. Sucks.