What I Want To See from the UFC in 2009

Two months into 2009 and I'm still not seeing what I want from the UFC. I'm not complaining, but feel the need to rant. The UFC already screwed up major by not picking up any Pro-Elite contracts, now they have Strikeforce right behind them.

They need to acquire more talent. I know they've already begun the process, but they need to get a move on. Alistair Overeem could help them tremendously, they need to hurry up and get him signed!

I've heard the rumblings of Fedor and Dana talking in July. They need to kiss that man's ass! They need to do anything possible to get him in the octagon, just think of Lesnar vs. Fedor as a main event!

They need to come up with a new concept for TUF 10. I know they're trying, with the whole United States vs. United Kingdom thing. They need to sign guys like (hear me out) Bobby Lashley, Glover Teixeira, Satoshi Ishii, and Hasim Rahman. The winner gets a fight with Fedor (if they sign him), or even a title shot.

I know that it won't happen, but I'm just throwing it out there. None of those guys would agree to be in that house cooped up for six weeks, and they won't be ready to take on a force like Fedor, or a heavyweight champion.

The UFC should give Lyoto Machida his well deserved, and earned, title shot. The guy is undefeated and fights anyone you place in front of him. Although he may be boring to some, he still deserves his shot.

They also need to make Anderson Silva's last four fights (after UFC 97) count. Do not give him a single easy opponent. I say they make him face Demian Maia, then after the fight (win or lose) vacate the middleweight title and move him to light heavyweight.

Only super fights from there!

Maybe face Quinton Jackson, GSP (at a catch-weight), Fedor (if he signs), or Randy Couture.

They need to expand the places they hold events. I mean it's cool they're going over-seas and stuff, but I'd like to see an event in Washington. I've heard that UFC 101 is going to be in Portland. I'm definitely getting tickets if that's true!

They need to stop babying Michael Bisping!

He's facing Hendo (who is just a tad past him prime) and that's great, but he needs to step up and face some real contenders. I'm talking Nate Marquardt, Thales Leites, Demian Maia, etc.

Also they need to make a fight between Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida happen.

That's all for now, enjoy!