It’s funny how guys that are establishing themselves and have victories under their belts in the division, like Rumble Johnson, Dan Hardy and Marcus Davis, aren’t getting the matches with the divisions top guys, but a new guy like Thiago is getting thrown to the wolves right off the bat. It makes it seem like the intent is to try and pad these guys (Fitch, Kos) records or something. I mean if Thiago wins are they going to give him the winner of GSP/Alves like Fitch probably will if he wins? I doubt it, so this fight really doesn’t make sense to me, other than the “teammate revenge angle”, or the more obvious reason – that Dana and Joe Silva are counting on Thiago to lose to give Fitch another title shot.

I’m hoping Thiago pulls off a Jardine in his one.

I think Johnson and Hardy are seen as prospects that can be ‘built’ into superstars respectively. Whereas, Thiago was brought in to lose against Koscheck. They clearly didn’t consider him a prospect, as I read somewhere that his fight with Koscheck was a one fight deal. This fight against Fitch is a chance to prove himself, because he was getting handled before catching Koscheck…if he puts up a fight against Fitch then they might bring him back.

In terms of Marcus Davis…I don’t think he’ll ever be a title contender. The guy has clearly painted himself into a corner with his willing to stand and trade/be exciting mentality as of late. I think the UFC will use him just for that.

Fitch is going to eat him alive.

I dunno…he might pull some ish out of his ass again…

Yep, after re-reading that statement…it was definitely an EWWW….lol.

They REALLY want this kid to lose haha.

thiago’s management should be fired. i understand the koscheck fight to get your foot in the door….and he got the hail mary. i dont’ see fitch getting subbed. i want him to be the stingray again and pull off a submission win….but, realistically, i won’t hold my breath.

I feel you…I read that Thiago’s fight with Koscheck was a one fight deal…maybe this is the only thing the UFC has offered afterward?