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Post by Rob Scorpio, 2 time BCW Champ on Oct 24, 2007 22:25:57 GMT -5
So now that the title is vacant, what should the UFC do next? I know I'd love to see a tournament open to all the heavyweights. They could spread it out over a few PPV's, I suppose. I'd much rather have it a one night shot, like the original UFC tournaments. I'd pay to see a special PPV like that. The upside is the novelty and uncertainty of it, as well as the added interest in seeing who wins quick easy victories and who uses up valuable energy in the early rounds. The downside is the potentially sloppy and passive main event between two already tired and beat up guys. Also, you wouldn't have time for any fights from lower weight classes, so a lot of fan favorites are left out.
Other options?
I guess they could just have the next two contenders battle it out, but that feels cheap.
Or they could HHH it and hand it over to someone (either the #1 contender or Tim Silvia as the last one to hold it). I'm pretty sure that would just piss everyone off, so unless they want to start creating heels and faces, that's out.
Maybe this calls for something unprecedented. They could put all the heavyweights in there at once and have a battle royal. You could have them try to throw each other out over the top of the cage, or just have regular KO/submission finishes. That would be disgusting!
How about hanging the belt above the octagon and having a ladder match or Ultimate X?
What do you all think?
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Post by Reverend BTY on Oct 24, 2007 22:27:53 GMT -5
As long as it goes to somebody besides Tim Sylvia, I'd be happy.
Oh yeah, Punjabi Prison Match should be used.
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Post by NIXON on Oct 24, 2007 22:30:19 GMT -5
This is easy. You hire the hottest chick on earth and teach her how to drive a dump truck. Then you fill the dump truck up with money, have hot girl wear the UFC belt and nothing else and then instruct her to drive the dump truck over to Fedor's house. Problem Solved.
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Post by voiceboxisback on Oct 24, 2007 22:50:12 GMT -5
This is easy. You hire the hottest chick on earth and teach her how to drive a dump truck. Then you fill the dump truck up with money, have hot girl wear the UFC belt and nothing else and then instruct her to drive the dump truck over to Fedor's house. Problem Solved. I support this theory.... I am excited for M-1 though. |
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Post by Psy on Oct 24, 2007 22:51:43 GMT -5
They won't do another One-night tournament, the Athletic Commission put the kabosh on that.  Really though, they should have a mini-tournament with the 4 best HWs they have. |
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Post by Lord Rahl on Oct 25, 2007 0:03:26 GMT -5
Like BTY said, as long as Sylvia dont get it, Im happy. He has got to be the most boring fighter Ive seen. Like Couture said, he fights more not to lose it seems then he does to win.
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Post by CuJ0 Will Keep Dancing on Oct 25, 2007 0:38:35 GMT -5
I hate Sylvia but he does deserve a shot at the title. I think Andrei Arlovski should get a chance to be champ too, also you have Gonzaga and Kongo. A tournament would be cool. I'd like to see Brock Lesnar as champ but he still has a long way to go.
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Post by Massive G on Oct 25, 2007 1:16:54 GMT -5
Cheick Kongo has got a ways to go too. But he could be good.
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Post by Chris Decker-The Wild Rover on Oct 25, 2007 1:42:03 GMT -5
IF I HAD MY WAY THIS IS what they'd Do.
8 Man Tourney
Arlovski-Cro cop
Nogueria-Sylvia
Gonzaga-Vera
Lesnar-Kongo
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My thoery
Match 1: Arlovski is not looking to hot latley, and crocop just came off a loss. this could be the shot shot in the arm for either of them, i mean, this is the time when cro cop and arlovski should be licking there chops hoping to get something going here. and whoever wins this match could really benefit
Match 2: as much as I don't believe it, two of the best heavyweights going. i mean i know sylvia sucks. but this match could be the match we've been waiting for with Big Nog just humbling this f***er.
Match 3: two guys that just came off a loss. Gonzaga has proven he can hang with the heavyweights, he just needs another fight to get him back. Vera came off looking weak against sylvia, but a win over a former number 1 contender, who knocked out mirko crocop could be what he needs.
Match 4: even though brock may not be a "top 10" fighter. hes a name. and at this point with randy gone, they're gonna want a name. and brock facing a guy who stood with beat mirko crocop is a good oppenant. i mean its not an oppenant i want him right now. because chiek kongo(as much as i hate him) is a dangerous fighter.
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 25, 2007 3:46:18 GMT -5
A tourney. I guess I'm spoiled by the excitement of wrestling buildups.
Don't get me wrong, I love MMA, but certain things aren't possible that they can pull off in wrestling, build up and feud wise.
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Post by lovingway on Oct 25, 2007 5:25:13 GMT -5
I heard it is suppose to be Big Nog-Sylvia in Feb/March for the belt
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Post by Steveweiser on Oct 25, 2007 7:34:02 GMT -5
I heard Big Nog/Kongo, with the winner facing Sylvia.
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Post by Cela on Oct 25, 2007 8:16:35 GMT -5
I heard it from the grapevine!
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Post by superfoe on Oct 25, 2007 9:00:06 GMT -5
They won't do another One-night tournament, the Athletic Commission put the kabosh on that. Too bad. I really liked the "old" UFC, and I wish they could do a couple of shows a year in the old way. No rounds, no time limit, just a long awesome tournament. |
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Post by gimmieabreakbrain on Oct 25, 2007 9:02:54 GMT -5
Give it to K-Fed
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Post by Lair of the Shadow MaDaBa on Oct 25, 2007 9:41:32 GMT -5
The second American Idol is over, we immediately blindfold the winner, hand them a dart and stand them in front of a map of the world. They throw the dart into the map, and wherever that dart lands, that where we put the monkey on the plane. We fly the monkey to the point on the map where the dart landed and we just wait. We let the monkey wander around a bit, and the first person whose hand the monkey grabs is the new UFC World Heavyweight Champion.
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Post by Rob Scorpio, 2 time BCW Champ on Oct 25, 2007 10:19:07 GMT -5
The second American Idol is over, we immediately blindfold the winner, hand them a dart and stand them in front of a map of the world. They throw the dart into the map, and wherever that dart lands, that where we put the monkey on the plane. We fly the monkey to the point on the map where the dart landed and we just wait. We let the monkey wander around a bit, and the first person whose hand the monkey grabs is the new UFC World Heavyweight Champion. This...is the best idea I've ever heard....FOR ANYTHING! From now on, this is how I'm making all my decisions. |
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Post by Zane on Oct 25, 2007 11:22:43 GMT -5
Brandon Vera (yeah I know he lost) VS either Nogeriua or someone else.
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Post by Joekishi on Oct 25, 2007 11:54:50 GMT -5
I'd say go the oldschool one night tournament route
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Post by x on Oct 25, 2007 14:34:25 GMT -5
IF I HAD MY WAY THIS IS what they'd Do. 8 Man Tourney Arlovski-Cro cop Nogueria-Sylvia Gonzaga-Vera Lesnar-Kongo ----------------------------- My thoery Match 1: Arlovski is not looking to hot latley, and crocop just came off a loss. this could be the shot shot in the arm for either of them, i mean, this is the time when cro cop and arlovski should be licking there chops hoping to get something going here. and whoever wins this match could really benefit Match 2: as much as I don't believe it, two of the best heavyweights going. i mean i know sylvia sucks. but this match could be the match we've been waiting for with Big Nog just humbling this smurfer. Match 3: two guys that just came off a loss. Gonzaga has proven he can hang with the heavyweights, he just needs another fight to get him back. Vera came off looking weak against sylvia, but a win over a former number 1 contender, who knocked out mirko crocop could be what he needs. Match 4: even though brock may not be a "top 10" fighter. hes a name. and at this point with randy gone, they're gonna want a name. and brock facing a guy who stood with beat mirko crocop is a good oppenant. i mean its not an oppenant i want him right now. because chiek kongo(as much as i hate him) is a dangerous fighter. I support this idea. It would probably take a year to decide the champion. That is unless you have all four first round fights in one month. |
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