Christmas wish list for Couture, Fedor, etc
This is the time of year when lots of folks are wrapping and unwrapping presents, so here are some suggested…
This is the time of year when lots of folks are wrapping and unwrapping presents, so here are some suggested recipients in the mixed martial arts world whose gifts would keep on giving, all through 2011:
Randy Couture: one last fight that matters
That doesn’t mean the fight has to matter in the larger scheme of things in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Randy isn’t at the front of the line of challengers for a title shot, and despite all he’s done for the UFC and his sport, he shouldn’t cut in front of a more worthy title hopeful.
Fedor Emelianenko: a calendar
Speaking of one last fight that matters, Fedor must be made to understand that, at age 34, he doesn’t have too many trips inside the cage left in him.
Jose Aldo: a fight
He might not find it at 145 pounds. Josh Grispi, who was supposed to challenge for Aldo’s new UFC bantamweight belt next weekend before the 24-year-old champion was hurt in training, has looked great so far in his young career.
Cain Velasquez: a tie
What do you get for the man who already has every gift imaginable? He already has a standup game. He’s already great on the mat. All he needs is something nice to wear to all those ceremonies where people hand him awards.
Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva: each other
This is the fight the fans want, more than any other, and unlike with boxing, MMA and particularly the UFC is all about giving fans the fights they ask for.
Frankie Edgar: a stint as The Boss
What is it about some Jersey guys that earns them almost universal adoration?
Dana White: an eighth day of the week
Brock Lesnar: a plane ticket to Los Angeles
Upon arrival in sunny California, Brock, there’s no time for you to go watch the former Minneapolis Lakers. Just head over to the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood and ask for Freddie Roach.