2009: Upcoming Fights

As 2008 comes to a close several websites including ours will take a look at the year that was 2008. The biggest fight of the year is this weekend and for some reason I keep anticipating some of the great fights that we will witness or have the chance to witness in 2009. We already know of a few blockbusters that are current dream match ups. In the coming months we will see Rich Franklin take on Dan Henderson and GSP vs. B.J. Penn. These are fights that fans would have dreamed about prior to this but Joe Silva and the UFC are in the habit of putting on fights for the fans, especially lately.

In 2009 here are 10 fights that could happen. Of course all of these depend on health, outcomes, and money.

1. Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir: If this happens it will be because Mir beat Antonio Rogrigo Nogueira. The finale of the UFC Heavyweight Mini-Tournament.

2. Kenny Florian vs. B.J. Penn: Kenny is due for a title shot. The only way this wont happen is if Penn stays at 170 and gives up the 155 title (very unlikely)

3. Sean Sherk vs. Diego Sanchez: Welcome to 155, Nightmare.

4. Wanderlei Silva vs. Lyoto Machida: Eventually Machida is going to have to prove his worth; why not against Wand? Chuck, Rampage, Hendo, or Forrest could be a great replacement for Wand, if needed.

5. Rashad Evans vs. Dan Henderson: This could mean Rashad loses and Hendo wins, or Hendo worked his way to a title shot.

6. Rich Franklin vs. Chuck Liddell: UFC’s last ditch effort to cash in on falling stars.

7. GSP vs. Anderson Silva: Catch weight for P4P supremacy (if GSP beats Penn)

8. Randy Couture vs. Fedor (right..lol probably not): I am holding my breath…

9. Clay Guida vs. Joe Stevenson: Joe seems to be fading, why not have a fight with Mr. Excitement.

10. Diego Sanchez vs. Kenny Florian: Congrats on the wins by both fighters, battle for the belt by TUF 1 competitors.

All of these fights could happen with some having more probability than the others. The UFC very well could put some of these fights together and if they do it could be great for the avid fan. At 50 dollars a pop and a slumping American economy they need to provide the fanatic with solid fight cards. These are just 10 example of fights that we could see. We can also look forward to another season of TUF, rookie fighters to the cage, and continuous work by the UFC to stay at the top of the MMA mountain.