Personally if he is being guaranteed a title shot, assuming the rumor of his return is true, then this is what I would like to see:
1st bout would be to avenge GG loss. This would do a lot to repair some of the damage of ending up on another guys highlight reel, especially to the more casual fans.
Then, we get a high caliber match-up that everyone can enjoy and appreciate. I think Randy or Nog is a good idea would be a definite notch in the belt and legitimize the previous hype and extend his reputation again to the casual fans. I would even like that he gets the loser of UFC100 HW title fight. Whether its Mir or Lesnar he gets a chance to prove himself with a champ or they get to get back in immediate contention.
Lastly, is of course his title shot against the current champ.
With all of that being said, I am of course, basing this on IF he returns and he would of course have to win those fights. I thought that might go without saying but you know how it is around here sometimes. Also, the reason I keep bringing up the casual fan aspect is that the hardcore fans like us already have an appreciation of him and his talents, but they don't. And if he is ever to gain the respect he deserves here in the U.S. and make money for the UFC they have to make him a powerhouse with the average fan. That's where their future lies. Making new stars and keeping those casual fans and turning them into message board ranting lunatics like the rest of us.
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