UFC Relegates Andrei Arlovski to UFC 82 Preliminary Card

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Why don't you just sit there and bleed awhile before you taste yourself some real pain!!!!!!!

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Posted by xburbx

Its smart business. If Andre resigned, they would have him on TV. If they put him on TV as a soon to be free agent, they just make him more attractive to another organization and up the dollar amount it takes to purchase him. They should do what they are doing and invest the TV time on guys that are sticking around. AA's time has come and gone. Nog would take him out. In fact, I'd put my money on Brock Lesnar in a Lesnar vs AA . AA was amazing at a time when Jeff Monson was a threat to the belt. Even though the heavy weight division can still use some depth, AA isnt going to do shit.

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Posted by blood_and_fire

This is really ridiculous. With the HW division not really being one the UFC's strongest weight classes, Arlovski leaving would steal alot of it's already diminished popularity, annnd lose out on a potential title shot in the near future

Obviously Randy Couture is/was pretty much the Biggest name in the heavyweights, But who else after him?

Tim sylvia - The guy gets recognition....just not the kind he wants..or maybe deserves.

Mir - Former champ, Big wins over a few name fighters in Tank, Sylvia, and most recently Lesnar.

Nog - Yes, he's the new INTERIM HW Champ. But you're casual fan still doesn't know too much about him. His English is a little shakey but obviously we've seen before that the speech barrior hasn't sustained any real prejudice in the US. Anderson Slva, Lyoto Machida, Andrei Arlovski(at a time) just to name a few.

CroCop - Came in highly regarded, currently 1 - 2 in the UFC and riding a 2 fight losing streak.

those 4 guys i'd say are the more recognizable HW's. With Arlovski maybe being right after Sylvia due to him being a former champ too.

Werdum,Kongo,Herring,Gonzaga,Vera,Hardonk,Obrien,Sanchez,Lesnar

only other guys in the HW's

With this division really resting on the shoulders of a few fighters, The UFC HW's are really lacking in Big name and talent. Arlovski is a damn good fighter who's coming off wins over Fabricio Werdum and Marcio Cruz. Another win for him could put him back into title contention. I'd really hate to see him leave because there are matchups in the UFC very well worth paying to see.

AA vs Nog - i think AA would dominate the stand up but if it goes to the ground Nog poses a significant threat. But maybe not as much as you'd really think due to Arlovski coming from a strong Sambo background.

AA vs CC - People were talking about wanting to see AA and Fedor fight for a long time. Wasn't going to happen, but when the UFC aquired Crocop many hoped to see these two crafty not to mention very very fast for their size fighters go at it.

AA vs Kongo - Another possible great battle on the feet, has potential to be a great match.

AA vs Vera - Vera was suppost to be the "next big thing" in the UFC HW division til he dropped a sloppy decision to Tim Sylvia. His stand up is solid and he has an underrated ground game. Another chance to prove himself and see what he's really made of.

This is going to suck if AA finishes his contract and heads out to another Org. There are a few matchups out there that could be interesting..

AA vs Barnett
vs Mark Hunt
vs Sergei Kharitonov
vs Fedor

But it would be a big loss in talent and a marketing value. UFC should give this guy the money he deserves.

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