UFC Still Might Be Targeting Anderson vs Hendo for UFC on Fox Special:

OU wrote:

killerofchicken wrote:

OU wrote:

killerofchicken wrote:

Andrew the Raider King wrote:

They need to have younger, up-and-coming scrappers in this, not the same old guys we have seen for years. Yes they have more name recognition, but that doesn't always translate into a great fight.

they need a couple of profitable stars... get em viewers glued to the tubes

I think the Guida vs Bendo fight will fit what they are looking for. You have a future title contender at the very least, maybe even the next UFC Champion. You will have non stop action, hair flying around like crazy, two mad men going to war. They don't have the names right now which is the only thing. But you could have the "names" in the other fight.
Just as a side note, it was mentioned before by killer that the look of Reem alone would attract people. Just for looks alone, Kongo vs Reem would be an impressive sight.

Kongo is too risky for the reem, it could be a lose lose... but i would love guida vs bendo as one of the fights, i think i suggested that in the thread earlier

I wasn't suggesting the fight. Just adding to the thought you had the other day about the look of Reem. Just saying the LOOK of Reem vs Kongo is something crazy.

haha, yeah it is!

Ali wrote:

Why not Rua vs Hendo ?

This would be sick. Wonder which one would back down.

boomer sooner wrote:

Ali wrote:

Why not Rua vs Hendo ?

This would be sick. Wonder which one would back down.

Would be fun to find out.

I'd lean slightly towards Hendo given his recent form.

killerofchicken wrote:

OU wrote:

killerofchicken wrote:

Andrew the Raider King wrote:

They need to have younger, up-and-coming scrappers in this, not the same old guys we have seen for years. Yes they have more name recognition, but that doesn't always translate into a great fight.

they need a couple of profitable stars... get em viewers glued to the tubes

I think the Guida vs Bendo fight will fit what they are looking for. You have a future title contender at the very least, maybe even the next UFC Champion. You will have non stop action, hair flying around like crazy, two mad men going to war. They don't have the names right now which is the only thing. But you could have the "names" in the other fight.
Just as a side note, it was mentioned before by killer that the look of Reem alone would attract people. Just for looks alone, Kongo vs Reem would be an impressive sight.

Kongo is too risky for the reem, it could be a lose lose... but i would love guida vs bendo as one of the fights, i think i suggested that in the thread earlier

Kongo wouldn't last 2 minutes with Reem

Overeem gets KTFO though at weird times.

Guida is way too much of a top control guy to put on fox.


I think Mir vs Overeem brings as much wow affect as Reem Kongo.


Though as of yet, Reem is not actually with the UFC, so....

captain organic wrote:

Guida is way too much of a top control guy to put on fox.


I think Mir vs Overeem brings as much wow affect as Reem Kongo.


Though as of yet, Reem is not actually with the UFC, so....

very good point...

captain organic wrote:

Guida is way too much of a top control guy to put on fox.


I think Mir vs Overeem brings as much wow affect as Reem Kongo.


Though as of yet, Reem is not actually with the UFC, so....

My thoughts exactly when I heard Guida asking for that spot, don't need noobs thinking it's a hug-fest, plus his weird herky jerk style, pass..


Mir has improved his overall game and is a much bigger name then Kongo, if we're talking pure looks well Reem vs Kongo might be the best matchup in MMA, but Mir vs Reem is the better fight.


And too quiet on that Reem front now, he'll be in the UFC.

Just watched Lorenzo's interview with Ariel, by the way he's been more up front lately, and he said Bendo vs Guida is not a fight they've been considering for the second main event for the Fox show, I think they want to go big here.

LA wrote:

captain organic wrote:

Guida is way too much of a top control guy to put on fox.


I think Mir vs Overeem brings as much wow affect as Reem Kongo.


Though as of yet, Reem is not actually with the UFC, so....

My thoughts exactly when I heard Guida asking for that spot, don't need noobs thinking it's a hug-fest, plus his weird herky jerk style, pass..


Mir has improved his overall game and is a much bigger name then Kongo, if we're talking pure looks well Reem vs Kongo might be the best matchup in MMA, but Mir vs Reem is the better fight.


And too quiet on that Reem front now, he'll be in the UFC.

Just to be clear again, the Kongo vs Reem thought was just an added thought to Killer saying that the LOOK of Reem will make people want to tune in. Mir maybe bigger but he still doesn't look as physically imposing/impressive as Kongo. I was not suggesting the UFC actually do it, just saying seeing those two standing across from eachother in the cage would be an impressive site.

LA wrote:

Just watched Lorenzo's interview with Ariel, by the way he's been more up front lately, and he said Bendo vs Guida is not a fight they've been considering for the second main event for the Fox show, I think they want to go big here.

Lorenzo atleast gives the impression that he is saying what he really thinks and not just giving whatever answer sounds best for the UFC. I can appreciate Lorenzo because at times he just seems like he can't help but be a fan.

OU wrote:

LA wrote:

Just watched Lorenzo's interview with Ariel, by the way he's been more up front lately, and he said Bendo vs Guida is not a fight they've been considering for the second main event for the Fox show, I think they want to go big here.

Lorenzo atleast gives the impression that he is saying what he really thinks and not just giving whatever answer sounds best for the UFC. I can appreciate Lorenzo because at times he just seems like he can't help but be a fan.

Very true OU, him I enjoy listening while Dana... Listen... argh, just sick of him

killerofchicken wrote:

OU wrote:

LA wrote:

Just watched Lorenzo's interview with Ariel, by the way he's been more up front lately, and he said Bendo vs Guida is not a fight they've been considering for the second main event for the Fox show, I think they want to go big here.

Lorenzo atleast gives the impression that he is saying what he really thinks and not just giving whatever answer sounds best for the UFC. I can appreciate Lorenzo because at times he just seems like he can't help but be a fan.

Very true OU, him I enjoy listening while Dana... Listen... argh, just sick of him

Well Lorenzo doesn't have to worry about being an asshole, he usually seems like he is genuinely being himself and he is obviously a fan of MMA.

Lorenzo will move into a more public role. He is a good speaker, and has a strong and professional demeanor that will play well in the public eye now that the magnifying glass has been focused.. They can have their edgy Dana cake but fall back on Lorenzo's professionalism when it is required.

Guida vs Bendo would be epic. Bendo would not get wrestlefucked. He'd beat the shit out of Guida....maybe.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Lorenzo will move into a more public role. He is a good speaker, and has a strong and professional demeanor that will play well in the public eye now that the magnifying glass has been focused.. They can have their edgy Dana cake but fall back on Lorenzo's professionalism when it is required.

Yeah I agree. Lorenzo is much more likeable to the public and actually to the hardcore fans as well. He comes across as a straight shooter and like I mentioned before you can see the fan in him get the best of him sometimes.
Now as much as I hate Dana he is needed in certain situations. But still sometimes he wears that CEO cap a little too tight and the garbage that comes out is just LOL.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Guida vs Bendo would be epic. Bendo would not get wrestlefucked. He'd beat the shit out of Guida....maybe.

The "wrestle fuck" between these two would be a high paced, transition filled crazy ball of flying hair. The action and pace would be something to see.

I agree on that about Guida vs Bendo.

Lorenzo is the CEO. Dana is the president. Frank is co-owner. Marc Ratner is VP of regulatory affairs. Reed Harris is of community relations. Scott Coker is CEO of Strikeforce. Sean Shelby is Strikeforce and all sub 55 UFC match maker. Joe Silva is UFC match maker. Andrew is VP of internet relations. Any other key Zuffa officials?

Wolfgangsta wrote:

I agree on that about Guida vs Bendo.

Lorenzo is the CEO. Dana is the president. Frank is co-owner. Marc Ratner is VP of regulatory affairs. Reed Harris is of community relations. Scott Coker is CEO of Strikeforce. Sean Shelby is Strikeforce and all sub 55 UFC match maker. Joe Silva is UFC match maker. Andrew is VP of internet relations. Any other key Zuffa officials?

How can you forget the most important front office Zuffa employee? The ICEMAN!

I think the UFC is going to specifically book fighters who will stand for this. I really think they want this to be less MMA if they can and have fights where it will be mostly kickboxing from exciting fighters.

Vitor Belfort comes to mind. A guy who is gonna look for the KO, whose last 5 fights have ended by KO. He has old name sport recognition while being marketable in general as an English speaking celebrity Brazilian. Problem is, there is nobody for him to fight that makes good sense at MW. A good scenario would of been to have him bang with a American hero in Brian Stann. It would be a big, and relevant top 5 MW fight. Not happening likely as well as Vitor getting a fight here. Wanderlei?

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Anderson won't be on the Fox card

It seemed unlike UFC to book a fight for a guy before he even has his next official one.

If they were, it would seem to a lot of people that Silva beating Okami is a given and thats not good for the upcoming PPV.

If you were running an Org would you act like a fighter basically has no chance in an upcoming Title fight and say you're already planning on your Champ fighting in a huge show down the road?

Dana is smarter then some think, Anderson might not be on that card, but don't think it's out of the question like he says.

Lorenzo is cool but he could not sell fights like Dana does, doesn't have it.

LA wrote:

Lorenzo is cool but he could not sell fights like Dana does, doesn't have it.

That's what I love about Lorenzo. He doesn't have that asshole in him that you sometimes need, you are right about that. But he tells you what he thinks, not just whatever sounds best for the company. Like I said he just can't help but be a fan sometimes and I love him for it.