Ultimate 2009?...Eh

UFC 92 is coming up, and upon looking at the three main fights of the night it has me asking what really is so Ultimate? Granted there are a lot of "Big Names" on this card, but what does it really amount to?

The first and, in my opinion the most intriguing of the night, Is Wanderlei Vs. Rampage. This fight on paper has a lot of potential to be a great fight, and will probably reveal who the next contender for the Light Heavyweight challenger will be. As a lot of fight fans know these two have fought twice before in Pride. Wanderlei owned these fights, and actually knocked Rampage through the ropes. The reason that this has so much potential is because both of these fighters are a lot different than they were in their Pride days. Rampage is a more of a well round fighter, but has faced a lot of...how should i put this..."Challenges" in the past couple of months. Wanderlei while looking like the "Axe Murderer" against Keith Jardine, is not the vicious fighter he used to be. But lets face it, its not a rubber match, its not a great rivalry, just two fighters who have a lot to lose going at it.

Then there is Mir Vs. Noguiera. Here's a spoiler, it will end in a submission, or decision. Need I say more? The only intrigue in this one will be who will face Lesner. Mir being the one who has given Lesnar his only UFC defeat, or Nogueira who has tons of credibility.

Then there is the headliner of the night, Griffin Vs. Evans. While im like everybody else who likes Forrest Griffin, does Rashad Evans deserve a title shot? His only big win has been against Chuck Lidell, and he barely escaped losing to Tito Ortiz, due to a penalty to get the draw. But then again Forrest really didn't beat anyone credible other than Shogun. Jardine must be pissed.

Lets hope this fight card offers non stop action, otherwise UFC 92 wont fall under ultimate, but rather adequate.