Is Dana and the UFC setting the stage for a possible HW tournament?

[pull_guard]

The answer is probably no, but given the success and popularity of PRIDE's Grand Prix's, and the new buzz around the UFC's HW division because of Cro Cop and Herring, why not? If Randy beats Tim, he may, and should, retire with the belt. I doubt anyone would seriously question his heart or accuse him of ducking Cro Cop. Should he win, he deserves to go out the way we all wish we could, as a champion. So, if that happens, the UFC should put together an 8 man tournament.

Arlovski
Gonzaga
Herring
Cro Cop
Silvia
O'Brien
Schockman
Vera (if negotiations are smoothed over)

These guys are just off the top of my head. Your list may vary, so don't flame me if you don't agree with the lineup. The point is, the UFC has a great opportunity here to give us a tourney if Randy does win and then retires again. Thoughts?

[HotBox]

Unlikely.

[Shenanigans]

Herring & O'Brien are already fighting, only one of them could be in.

It's not unlikely, but if they did one it would most likely just be a 4 man one like the LW tournament where BJ fought Thomas and Serra fought Uno @ UFC 39. Then UFC 41, BJ fought Uno for the title.