Three Fights That Could Upset The Rankings

**Mr. C** · 04-25-2010, 01:40 PM

Rankings are something every fan of MMA enjoys to discuss and is also something every outlet and publication for the sport has created based on what they think at the time. What always seems to happen is the arguments, objections, and recommendations which follow immediately. Within all the debate, points are made about matchups which could upset the rankings. Regardless of which publication has a fighter ranked and where, here are three fights the UFC could make happen which could change those lists:

Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort
Silva was supposed to face Belfort in January, and then in February, and then in April. Now it's unknown if, and when, Belfort will get a shot at the title should Silva dispose of Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. Let's just hope that it doesn't take 12 more months to happen.

Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson
Many have questioned Mir's status as a contender having lost two of his last three fights, and Nelson is yet to be tested in the UFC. This fight could either end up being a tune up for Mir or most definitely skyrocket Nelson up in the rankings. With nothing on the books next for Mir and Nelson penciled in to take on Cheick Kongo at UFC 116, this fight is still a possibility for 2010.

Jon Jones vs. Tito Ortiz
Jones' victory over Brandon Vera at UFC Live on Versus showed all of us he deserves notice as one of the next up and comers.

04-25-2010, 01:40 PM	#1
Mr. C Ghost town Posts: 1,192	Three Fights That Could Upset The Rankings Rankings are something every fan of MMA enjoys to discuss and is also something every outlet and publication for the sport has created based on what they think at the time. What always seems to happen is the arguments, objections, and recommendations which follow immediately. Within all the debate, points are made about matchups which could upset the rankings. Regardless of which publication has a fighter ranked and where, here are three fights the UFC could make happen which could change those lists: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort Silva was supposed to face Belfort in January, and then in February, and then in April. Now it's unknown if, and when, Belfort will get a shot at the title should Silva dispose of Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. Let's just hope that it doesn't take 12 more months to happen. Frank Mir vs. Roy Nelson Many have questioned Mir's status as a contender having lost two of his last three fights, and Nelson is yet to be tested in the UFC. This fight could either end up being a tune up for Mir or most definitely skyrocket Nelson up in the rankings. With nothing on the books next for Mir and Nelson penciled in to take on Cheick Kongo at UFC 116, this fight is still a possibility for 2010. Jon Jones vs. Tito Ortiz Jones' victory over Brandon Vera at UFC Live on Versus showed all of us he deserves notice as one of the next up and comers.