[Dexerion]

Why hasn't this fight happened? I was sure Rich had beaten Marquart at some point but they haven't fought. I know Anderson has tooled both of them (Rich x2) but I think this would be a great #1 contendership match for the next Middleweight title shot.

[bearVSshark]

I think it should happen and I would take Marquardt. I have a feeling though if Henderson wins, they will throw Franklin right in there.

[Zadius]

Yeah, if Hendo wins then Marquardt or Franklin will be right back in the mix, but if A. Silva wins I'd like to see Silva move up to 205 for a fight or two and let the MW division develop a bit so that a new contender might emerge.

[affliction113]

i think marquart takes it

[mobeck]

Originally Posted by Zadius

Yeah, if Hendo wins then Marquardt or Franklin will be right back in the mix, but if A. Silva wins I'd like to see Silva move up to 205 for a fight or two and let the MW division develop a bit so that a new contender might emerge.

If Silva wins, and Okami wins, then I think Okami will be getting the next title shot...not saying that's how it should be, but I think that's likely to happen.

[McBride61]

Great match up. I think the UFC should hire you, hell most of us can make better match ups. I say Nate wins but it will be close

[Dexerion]

Marquart looked strong as hell vs Horn. Given Horn is pretty unmotivated to atcually fight these days. Still, I think Nate looked really good. Other than fighting Silva he hasn't fought anyone else that great in the UFC's slim 185 division.

[Plissken]

Any fight between Marquardt, Franklin, and Henderson should be a classic.

[El Ninja]

This was the fight I was hoping for. Both have lost to Silva and their styles match-up well. I hope Rich fights Nate if he can beat Lutter.

[BayAreaGuy]

That would be a great fight. I think it would only be a #1 contender fight if Hendo wins the belt.

If Anderson is still the champ, making a Franklin/Nate match makes no sense.