I wonder what Tim thinks of this?..Who cares…there is going to be some great match-up’s…fuck yeah…
..see ya..

That conceivably will set up a Cro Cop vs Arlovski title match late this year. That would be awesome. I would hope if Cro cop retains and Chuck kicks Rampages ass they would then be slated to face each other. This is good news!

this is a huge opportunity for AA i hope he wins this fights so he can fight crocop. i really want to see that fight.

I hope Werdum wins just so he can fight Sylvia.

i bet if werdum wins its gonna be the winner of big nog and brandon vera that gets the shot at cro cop/couture…maybe the loser of that fight will face tim sylvia, who knows, but i like how dana is mapping it out for the fans, it gives us future fights to look forward to…

AA and CC would be a awesome fight.

Agree with Paul… I think Arlovski is as good as he once looked and he’s on the comeback.

I’d love to see AA get another shot. He’s an fun guy to watch. Tim’s lackluster performance in his last few fights are really going to hurt him. Plus, if he has a back injury like he says he does, he’s got a long road ahead of him. If he has to have surgery, he could be out for a while, and possibly be done with fighting.

With the new talent and up and comers in the UFC I really can’t see Tim being champ again.

even if AA wins this weekend, and Crocop wins, Then Crocop-couture will happen in about three months. And the very soonest Crocop would likely defend after that is another 3 months. So will AA have a fight in between or stay dormant for 6 months until his title shot??

I would like to see him (AA) on the Crocop-Couture card, maybe he could beat up Heath Herring just so he can stay in shape, and we would get to watch him maul that loser

I cant see Tim ever being champ again either,Crocop deserves that belt so bad and I am a huge Crocop fan and I cant wait to see how this year unfolds.AA V CC would be fuckin belta and I hope we see that match happen,but the fight I wanna see is chuck liddell vs Mirko Crocop.I can hardly imagine my excitment at that match and it would be the best.Once that fight was anounced the days would drag on in anticipation of it.

How about an AA vs Big Nog on the same card as Cro Cop vs Couture and winner gets the title shot?

I think some fighters get a title shot to soon

I am a fan of CroCop as well, but I have learned not to count out Randy. Randy and AA would be a huge match up as well.

AA vs Nog would be a sick fight, and I hope to see Liddel moving up to heavy weight to make the division even more interesting, maybe even fighting on both if possible, after beating up Rampage of course.

AA,CC,Randy,TimS.,Werdum,BigNog,and possibly Liddell…. oh yeah, O’Brian and Herring. These are all good fighters (not in order) but Fedor is the key to the Fertitas success. BELIEVE THAT!!!!!!!!!

With all this new hype I’m sure AA will rise to the occassion. This guy is one of the best. Fans! we will soon be seeing CC Vs. AA. I’m already excited. I never count Randy out but at the same time I am very familair with CC’s work, and I can pretty much predict this one. Damn! it’s hard to say Captain America will lose but CC just brings too much to think otherwise. AA definetly has his hands full with Werdum but I believe in the Vampire. Can’t wait to see how it all pans out this weekend.

[quote comment="36333"]With all this new hype I’m sure AA will rise to the occassion. This guy is one of the best. Fans! we will soon be seeing CC Vs. AA. I’m already excited. I never count Randy out but at the same time I am very familair with CC’s work, and I can pretty much predict this one. Damn! it’s hard to say Captain America will lose but CC just brings too much to think otherwise. AA definetly has his hands full with Werdum but I believe in the Vampire. Can’t wait to see how it all pans out this weekend.[/quote]

I know….AA vs CC…..That is great…AA is aggressive..kind of his downfall…but he sees that..i mean, since his last fight..AA was way more patient! He’s got the best stand up. AA will be victorious again..he reads alot of books..To find the right place in your mind, will eqaul many victories.

It definitely sounds like AA is going to get a long break and then his third title shot. Doesnt really sound that fair, but I’m not going to complain because I think CroCop Arlovski has the potential to be an exciting fight.

AA is good but really… his only weapon is his right hand. Its a Great! weapon but I’ve never seen him do anything that wasn’t set up with the big right. He is a striker but Chuck for example is deadly with either hand. AA is kind of one dimensional. (yes he heel hooked silvia but only after the big right)

I think Fedor vs tim would be awsome…I’d love to see Fedor smash around Tim…Tim called Fedor a fat pig,i think?…But it doesn’t matter..Fedor would call Tim’s bluff…ANd hurt him real bad….

he needs to beat werdum first….Cro Cop needs to beat gonzaga and Randy…if this year hasnt taught you guys anything yet, i dont know what will…..dont shit yourselves just yet, someone may pull a Serra and ruin it for everyone

blahhhhh im soo sick of dudes that dont deserve title shots getting them AA got raped by timmy 2 times now he fights twice and gets a shotgrrrrrrrr, and matt hughs dont even get me started he doesnt deserve it, the only guy who deserves a right away title shot is rampage cause he fucked up liddel before even then i wanted him to have at least 3 fights first

Relax MMMA DUDE we’re just forecasting a possibility of this super match! I think we are all aware of the unpredictable nature of the sport. Wishfull thinking my man.

lots of good fights in the mix for the heavyweight division (for the first time in the UFC)

Tim Sylvia’s back is really hurting him right now. I dont see him fighting for another 9+ monthes.

Kinda funny how people are saying ’so and so deserves the title shot.’ Its all bout getting people to buy the fight.

AA and CroCop sounds awesome!!! I’d like to see Vera get the chance to prove himself as well.

Was there ever any talk of Fedor coming to the UFC?Not really sure.

Dana was trying to bring Fedor over, but has been at the obvious unsucceful. If fedor wants to prove to be the best he needs to get involved with this organization

No i don’t think fedor like’s the UFC…but maybe he will..I don’t know if it’s about money to Fedor…i don’t think he likes the orginzation though..but considering he’s got no Competition in Pride..he might as well step up and come to the UFC..there is Competiton waiting for him over here..but who knows..all i know is, Fedor will stir up the HW dvision in UFC..Hope he comes..
..See ya..

true

ha yeah socal, im chill now…i just dont want this to get jinxed….and who knows if it is a good thing that Arlovski knows he will get a title shot if he beats werdum…..this fight will be a dream match more so than any others in the ufc right now…although i have to admit that i will be rooting for Randy against Cro Cop and wont be upset if Randy is the one that spoiles this fight…

Arlovski is my favorite fighter. I’ll get it out of the way now. But most have to admit that there are few people in the business like AA who can be put in a match and people look forward to it. Him against anyone builds anticipation, the mark of a true star. I can’t wait to see him fight for the belt. Sylvia would not engage and looked to counter strike in their last fight, AA is not to blame if it was boring. Do I think he can beat anyone? Maybe, maybe not, but I want to see him try. Dana has to be hoping for CC vs AA for the title.

Cro Cop will smash Arlovski after feeling in the fight for a few rounds, in my estimation, i just think Cro Cops stand up is more refined then AA’s. if AA had counter struck with more leg kicks against Sylvia 2nd, he wudnt have ended the fight looking like a battered boxer after 12 rounds. And as for Werdum vs AA, i think Arlovski will be suprised at Werdums ability to take a punch, and dictate the take downs. Yes he has the better striking and athletism, but Werdum has never been KO’d, where as we all kno AA has a suspect jaw. And lastly for the fact that Werdum trains with Cro Cop, tells me his striking may also suprise people, and may even shock people.

AA=Dont believe the hype. I may be being harsh to Andrei, but that is wot i genuinly feel. but he can KO anyone, so he is always exciting in the ring, but i personally feel that this Werdum fight is gonna be the upset of the night.

[quote comment="36483"]AA=Dont believe the hype.

I may be being harsh to Andrei, but that is wot i genuinly feel. but he can KO anyone, so he is always exciting in the ring, but i personally feel that this Werdum fight is gonna be the upset of the night.[/quote]

If werdum does take it?…It will be the upset of the night!

I might be the only one but I would love to see Couture fight Arlovski.

AA would be true test for Randy

I agree with the UFC that Tim has to earn his title shot. The Tim AA thing happened so fast because back then there were no real heavyweights. Now the division feels loaded.

On a different note, all though still related, I think the Cro Cop Liddell match up could be really good for Liddell but very bad for CC. Assuming Liddell is going up in weight class that would mean he has NOTHING to lose and CC would have EVERYTHING to lose. I doubt CC would go down a class, right?

[quote comment="36561"]I agree with the UFC that Tim has to earn his title shot. The Tim AA thing happened so fast because back then there were no real heavyweights. Now the division feels loaded.

On a different note, all though still related, I think the Cro Cop Liddell match up could be really good for Liddell but very bad for CC. Assuming Liddell is going up in weight class that would mean he has NOTHING to lose and CC would have EVERYTHING to lose. I doubt CC would go down a class, right?[/quote]

CC wouldn’t go down a weight class, his defininitive stiking and stand-up game, is almost perfect with his body weight…Why mess with a good thing, is what i’m trying to say..And for liddell, his natural weight is HW…so liddell won’t have a problem jumping weight…If liddell does jump weight..he should get an automatic Title shot for the Golden piece of Heart!…….we’ll see what happens!
..See ya..

you all should take those predictions and put them in the back of your head. After seeing what happend at UFC 69 I’ll beleive anything is possible. No way did I Expect Serra to KO GSP on his feet. From now on, Im just gonna poney up the cash and let the fighters do the fighting.

But to stay on subject, I would love to see any of these fools fight each other. Except Tim Sylvia. I’ll only pay in hope to see him get his ass kicked

AA has the tools to compete with CC. I’m not going to say he’s going to destroy him or anything but CC should not underestimate AA

This would be awesome i hope AA wins this he’s a very talented fighters.

AA will never be the same man he has so many loses in his head is hard to belive he is ready to win anyone.
BOG I HRVATI!!!

[quote comment="36627"]AA will never be the same man he has so many loses in his head is hard to belive he is ready to win anyone.
BOG I HRVATI!!![/quote]
Randy had to loses before he dominated the light-heavyweight devision so i wouldn’t count out AA just yet.

[quote comment="36312"]How about an AA vs Big Nog on the same card as Cro Cop vs Couture and winner gets the title shot?[/quote]
My guess as well, if AA wins ( NOT ).

“White made no indication that Werdum would earn that same opportunity with an upset.”
How Stupid.

Werdum is as good as it gets. DW is doubting this guy? Crazy. AA is about to be exposed.

AA lands his big right, drops him,Arlovski jumps on him and pounds away.Big John stops it.AA wins.NEXT!

To bad Brandon Vera doesnt have his shit together. I wish he was in the mix.

Werdum down in the First..Big John smacks AA for knocking out werdum so good……who know’s..it may happen…….lol
..See ya..

Brandon Vera will be in the mix soon enough, didnt you see that other post? Unfortunatly his next might be against big nog. I hope he is ready for that, that would be quite the jump in level of competition for Vera.

Vera vs Nog..won’t ruin Vera’s career, i mean its ok to lose to the best..it doesn’t ruin career’s..but if the tables are turned then i dunno where big nog will sit after that?……..
I look forward to see a great fight like that 1…And i believe it’s good that they put the best against the best right off the bat…there always be good fight’s…but put the best against the best right off the bat…then there wil be a new level fighters that will come out…because they will have blueprinted a new style of fighting that even the best won’t be able to stop.because the best would only fight the best..till this new wave of fighters come out…..
..See ya..

AA is not ready to fight right now, need to work out his mind first,than to face some of good fighter no diss but it’s true. His head is full of lost fights even BIG JOHN has big chance to K.O. A.A. But still the best fight will be CRO COP vs. ICEMAN.
BOG I HRVATI!!!

I think AA has just as good of a chance as “Iceman” to defeat CC.

Right now AA has no chance to defeat CRO COP but 2010.year posible.

@2pac,
Once upon a time there was this guy named Kevin Randleman, and he….. Awww Forget it!!!!!!!

Kevin Randleman is past for CRO COP and Randy Cuture is a future
for him.

I was talking about AA. and the comment you left above.

Arlovski does have a chance at catching Cro Cop. Maybe not a great chance, but still he has a chance. And I believe Arlovski is faster and moves better. Id say there is little chance of it going to the ground but Arlovski could be better on the ground with his sambo skills.

I really wouldnt expect to see CC and AA grapple much though.

My apology Matt I took wrong way.
There is always little chance and lucky punch in MMA but IF we are talking about who is better fighter AA OR CC there is no chance for AA.
BOG I HRVATI!!!

[quote comment="36660"]To bad Brandon Vera doesnt have his shit together. I wish he was in the mix.[/quote]

There is no mix for thhis guy. He’s done when it comes to HW contention. Vera Vs (AA,CC,Big Nog,Werdum,even Sylvia)drastic ending in all match ups. If he were to pull off a win I think he might be able to get Big Tim if any. And seriously think of the odds. Vera beating any of these guys would be Serra beating GSP. Oh! shit that really happen. No…but back to the point he’s not in the mix anymore. Hopefully Fedor gets his shit together and signs with the UFC. Vera has to go to 205 or get out of town.

[quote comment="36818"]I really wouldnt expect to see CC and AA grapple much though.[/quote]

This one will definetly be a banger from the feet. And for those who think AA has no chance YOUR CRAZY! CC himself knows how dangerous AA is. That’s why AA comes up everytime they ask the poor bastard who he would like to fight in the near future. Liddell’s name gets thrown around also. Styles make fights, and this fight will go down. The best fighters know who they are. To be the man, you have to beat the man.

AA is always in the back of CC’s head. CC has shown interest in fighting AA, and the dude hardly says shit

CC never talks shit and CC is not making fights thats DANA WHITE
but I don’t see why CC will be scared to fight AA .
AA is scared to comment about CRO COP and I think it will be good match.

[quote comment="36834"]CC never talks shit and CC is not making fights thats DANA WHITE
but I don’t see why CC will be scared to fight AA .
AA is scared to comment about CRO COP and I think it will be good match.[/quote]

It will definetly be a great fight. One for the books No Doubt! He’s not scared of AA he has shown interest in fighting him. Great fighters like CC get asked questions like “Who would you like to fight?” and he would answer with AA, Liddell, a re-match with Fedor. For AA’s name to be thrown around like that is a sign of fighter respect I think. You want to fight the best. AA has commented on CC before also. He answers just like CC “I would like to fight him someday” The two are short on words usually….lol

Stafo what you think about AA vs ICEMAN fight that will be good fight also.

It would be a great fight I honestly think AA could give Liddell trouble. CC/Liddell would be a closer fight because of fighting styles. AA loves to keep moving. Liddell and CC are stand still, circle, circle, strike type fighters. Styles make fights and in my oppinion I feel AA would give Liddell more of a run. I would love to see them all fight eachother, and I have a feeling we will soon enough. I think all three are beatable when fighting eachother. If that made sense

So people don’t miss 21.st CC vs Gonzanga realy shit I can’t wait but will be good o yeah.

After 21.st we will watch in a 2-3 months time CRO COP VS RANDY that will be fight of the fights.

Randy will win and in the 2nd round, both fights. He knows that losing is the end, and that aint gonna happen. Time for the natural to show off.

I hope u r right

Time for Randy to look for a new job.

Also he is too old to look for a job that mean he needs to fight
but he still have KEN SHAMROCK thats good news for him.

Randy – is the current Champ my man, he earned it. He will get inside, that’s all he does, then he will take down CC in a heartbeat, just weather or ont anything will happen from there. But it will happen, you’ll see.

Vera – He does have a good chance, someone said he has no future in the HW division. Why not? What evidance is there of that? He has dominated every HW he has foughtin, he has proven size and strenght are not a problem for him, albeit it he has not fought any real HW contender, but still, he has shown no evidance of struggling whatsoever with his HW opponents, so any speculation he couldnt hang with the rest of the HW is just that, purely Speculation. I bet he would do just fine, especially cuz at his level, he is still such a new fighter.

AA – As of right now has the best chance of getting CC, but I think Randy has a fine chance as well. AA is a great fighter, and I agree with what was already said, CC himself has shown interest in fighting, and respect for, AA. And for that matter, CC has personally asked Dana for Vera!! CC wouldnt call out no chumps.

Randy my man will be gone after CC gives to him. Randy is not such big thing for CRO COP it’s time for RANDY to go.

cro cops finished after the next 4 fights— back to croatia

CRO COP has only one lost in ufc what about rest of the fighters.

[quote comment="36253"]I wonder what Tim thinks of this?..Who cares…there is going to be some great match-up’s…fuck yeah…
..see ya..[/quote]
white could give 2 sweet dicks what sylvia thinks of this.
people like arlovski , his looks, innocent charm, european presence. white needs him, to satiate the 18-34 female interest in the sport.

[quote comment="40903"]CRO COP has only one lost in ufc what about rest of the fighters.[/quote]
40903 yeah in 2 fights, he’s battin 500

[quote comment="36964"]Time for Randy to look for a new job.[/quote]
so he’s not flippen 26, neither am i,and i still beat 20 somethings. point is he watched gg reallllllllyyyyyy closely at 70, and dude he’ll look for gg’s weakness’. thats a smart 40 somethin

I don’t think Randy can keep his belt any longer.

[quote comment="46140"]I don’t think Randy can keep his belt any longer.[/quote]
it’s a fools bet, but i’m gonna stick with r.c. he’s no fool.