Perfect! Another mid tier fighter that really won’t do much to shake up the division

Henderson is much needed in the division. I can’t seen anyone else stepping up to give Silva some competition.

Hopefully this guy is an aggressive BJJ black belt. I don’t want to watch another Jorge Gurgel.

Speaking of good BJJ Black Belts. Where has Dean Lister been?

I think ring rust will be a factor in his debut, well as the challenges the cage has been for many fighters. Off the subject, where is Arona and when is his first UFC fight?

Also, a Sherdog article, in a statement today released by the new M-1 President, they expect to have Randy to fight Fedor sometime in 09/2008. Here is the link:

http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=9642

More the merrier!

I was wondering about Dean Lister getting a shot soon after he beats that Radev guy. I am pretty sure he will beat Radev after Radev got smoked on the last UFC.

Only his first few fights in the Octagon will tell how he compares to the rest of the division. 2002 was a while ago and this sport is evolving as fast as computers. Hopefully, he proves a solid opponent, but I am not holding out much hope for anyone dethroning Silva. This division is like the PGA, with everyone vying for second best.

[quote post=”3686″]I was wondering about Dean Lister getting a shot soon after he beats that Radev guy. I am pretty sure he will beat Radev after Radev got smoked on the last UFC.[/quote]

That wouldn’t make sense, he’s 2-1 in the octagon right now, coming off a loss, and the guy who he is fighting is 0-1 in the UFC with 33 seconds of octagon experience.

The BoogeyMan will have no title shot any time soon.

[quote comment=”192666″]The BoogeyMan will have no title shot any time soon.[/quote]

Sadly, I agree. I think though if he can get his cardio in check, and improve his striking and takedowns enough to where he doesnt have to pull people into his guard, that he is a beast. In my opinion he is the most methodical, and offensive minded BJJ practitioner in the UFC today. His submissions are second to none.

Da Spider will killem.

The only way I see The Spider losing is if someone by the name of Venus Flytrap comes along.

[quote comment=”192646″]I think ring rust will be a factor in his debut, well as the challenges the cage has been for many fighters. Off the subject, where is Arona and when is his first UFC fight?

Also, a Sherdog article, in a statement today released by the new M-1 President, they expect to have Randy to fight Fedor sometime in 09/2008. Here is the link:

http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=9642/quote

Maxwell also believes that he will “eclipse” the UFC within two years. This is a very naive statement coming from someone who admits that he didn’t even know what mma was until 10 weeks ago. If all of these new organizations would be realistic and say that they will work to find their place in the mma world I’d have more respect for them as opposed to the usual, “We will overtake the UFC.” Give me a break.

At any rate, I don’t see any organization reaching the UFC’s level of success in the forseeable future.

Definitely, the UFC has entirely too much brand strength to be eclipsed. But it is entirely possible that M-1 be a strong second, especially if they secure the Randy/Fedor fight, get a decent stable of fighters, and ink a contract with HD Fightnet. Lot of ifs, but the possibility is worth mentioning

[quote comment=”192886″]Definitely, the UFC has entirely too much brand strength to be eclipsed. But it is entirely possible that M-1 be a strong second, especially if they secure the Randy/Fedor fight, get a decent stable of fighters, and ink a contract with HD Fightnet. Lot of ifs, but the possibility is worth mentioning[/quote]
I agree with your argument. I’d put my money on the Fertitta’s doing “whatever it takes” to stay on top. When you look at the players involved in M-1 it is quite bizarre. The deck is stacked against them big time.

[quote comment=”192646″]I think ring rust will be a factor in his debut, well as the challenges the cage has been for many fighters. Off the subject, where is Arona and when is his first UFC fight?

Also, a Sherdog article, in a statement today released by the new M-1 President, they expect to have Randy to fight Fedor sometime in 09/2008. Here is the link:

http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=9642/quote
Good post man this could be a better bout than wandy and chuck!

As it is for anyone who challenges the UFC. I hope it is not just another flash in the pan fight company.

Hey Mania: I haven’t seen any news on the Randy Couture statement that was supposed to be announced yesterday sometime around the Fedor announcement. Are there any updates?

[quote comment=”192666″]The BoogeyMan will have no title shot any time soon.[/quote]

Dean Lister should stick to Abu Dahbi or as a ju jitsu coach to mma fighters………. He is one of my least favorite mma fighters

Title shot for Dean Lister? in the UFC? are u nutts?
Maybe an M-1 title shot, but he is many many moons away from a UFC title shot. In my expert oppinion (lol) Dean Lister will NEVER fight for a title in the UFC

[quote comment=”192647″]More the merrier!

I was wondering about Dean Lister getting a shot soon after he beats that Radev guy. I am pretty sure he will beat Radev after Radev got smoked on the last UFC.[/quote]

Huh?? Dean lister title shot. Let me take a hit of that shit. Dean lister got SMOKED by Nate the Great…He better win about 5 or 6 fights in a row before we have this conversation.

Bring back Lindland and Barnett. There are a few guys in the UFC that have done steroids and are still fighting, Lindland just wears a t shirt he shouldn’t and he’s never seen again. At least he would put up a decent fight against Silva.