Should the Big Dog fight Marquardt next

BigJoe111 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 12:29 PM

Ricardo is one of only two guys to tap Nate and it seems logical that the UFC would get these two guys together. I would love to see this happen next. It would either prove that Ricardo was ready for a title fight or allow Marquardt to avenge a loss. What do you all think?

dbader08 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:30 PM

Even though they fought a long time ago, ricardo absolutely SCHOOLED nate when they did fight.

but it makes sense for them to fight now...

Omoplata · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:32 PM

I wouldnt mind seeing it... both guys looked amazing last night.

Bran · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:33 PM

almeida should fight either marquardt or the winner of tanner/okami for a title shot. he looked great in that fight and hopefully he continues because we NEED more contenders at 185 that silva hasn't beat, just in case hendo can't do the job.

notrightn0w · #5 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:35 PM

That should be next.

Diegonightmare · #6 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bran

almeida should fight either marquardt or the winner of tanner/okami for a title shot.

This is my take too.

baba · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:36 PM

I think they should both fight again (against top guys), and win before facing eachother. Then, the winner could really lay claim to #1 contender status.

ArMnHC · #8 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:50 PM

id say its inevitable. but if i was playing match maker, id do it like this...

give them the fights they were both originally scheduled to have in the first place. have Almeida fight Belcher and Nate fight Thales. if they both win those fights, then they cna fight for #1 contendership. thats how id do it. Nate needs at least another impressive win to get in title contention IMO and Almeida still needs to work his way up the ladder.

there is one guy who still has more presedence for a title shot over both guys though, and thats Okami. if he beats Tanner, id say he should get the next shot.

Gurry · #9 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 01:56 PM

if joe silvas a smart cookie hed make that fight, its a resonable fight with a big push for the winner.

Even tho that alskan dude wasnt great almeida still looked good it was a tite guillotine and marquardt looked phenomenal aswell, he looked quite nervous when he was in the rubber guard and on his back, almeida wont be submitted on command like horn. Horn just jumps into submissions sometimes it seems.

Itd be a very good fight i dot know who to give the edge too....

BigJoe111 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-03-2008, 04:18 PM

If they fought again I'd say Almeida. I think that the big dog is the guy to give Silva everything he can handle and possibly submit him. I would also love to see him fight Filho.