That's what the UFC usually does when the champion is out for an extended period, no? It would probably be a good idea in this instance, as it would help build Cain vs JDS, as even though JDS is a fantastic fighter I don't think his profile/popularity is up there yet. If this is the route that Dana and co take, who would JDS fight for this temporary title? Carwin? Mir? Lesnar? Who else is there? I think probably Carwin is the most realistic option, but he is coming off a loss. Thoughts? :bbb
The UFC title is like pass the parcel. Every one of those guys apart from JDS has already been given a title shot and none more so than Frank Mir. Its all quite pathetic. The UFC couldn't even hold a elimination tourny for that lot. Lesnar and Mir don't deserve any more shots at the title. Apart from Carwin who was already their interim champ, and of course JDS the rest simply dont matter.
They need to bring in more talent. Simple as that. Not only is Shane coming off a loss, he's coming off a failed drug test
Its interesting how that's just been swept under the carpet. UFC champion found to be on steroids and not a ****ing peep. And the talents all over at SF.
What are you on about shane carwin has not been tested postive for steroid. He had a back injury and had a operation. Anyway dont get happy thinking your going to see JDS vs Carwin it wont happen. Ed soares knows it a big risk so they wont take the fight instead they will try and take a fight with frank mir for possiblily a interm title.
Stefan Strudel or Brendan Snob... Wow is this what its come to? Frightening... Suddenly AA Sylvia 4 looks appealing again.
Same situation as Carwin vs Lesnar will take place and it will make the fight bigger. JDS should fight someone for the interim. I would say Carwin but he doesn't have a win, Lesnar is coming off of a loss so it might be Francisco Santos Mir III. I like both fighters so that would be a tough one. UFC need to give their HW division an injection quick cos with Cain injured I can only think of JDS and Mir!!!
Nelson coming off of a loss Nog coming off of a loss Lesnar coming off of a loss Carwin coming off of a loss Cain injured Everyone else is **** apart from Mir! I'd like to see JDS vs Lesnar actually.
I dont wanna see any sort of interim belt we are always getting these type fights in the Heavyweight divison. If they insist on having one then make Carwin the opponet hes the only one whos lost recently whos really deserving of another title shot. Carwin already destroyed Mir so take him out and Carwin was 2-3 punches away from KTFO Lesnar. I wouldnt wanna see Mir somehow beat JDS and get a title shot so soon after getting ****ed up so badly so many times recently.
If it's down to Mir to save a division then God help us all. Streamrolled by Brock and Shane and his last fight with Cro Cop was worth of a 7 from the Judges on Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars
I don't think the UFC will come up with an interim belt personally, it looks like Cains going to have what a 9-10 month gap between fights? we've had belts held up that long many times before plus of course his return is alot more certain than Brocks was coming off the illness. If they do anything it will I'd guess just be JDS/Carwin in a #1 contenders fight, perhaps on the Toronto card that Cain/JDS was being rumoured as a strong co main to GSP.