Frank Mir claimed before UFC 96 that he will still be fighting Brock Lesnar at UFC 98. But he just announced that he won’t be able to go as his leg is injured? But Dana has always got an ace up his sleeves. Rashad will be fighting Machida or Jackson depending on the outcome of tonight’s fight. Both guys are going to be tough, but at this point I’d like Machida to get his shot. Either way, Rashad won’t have it easy.

The year 2008 was an interesting year in the fighting world. We saw the rise and fall of a few organizations, and the UFC is still the king of the sport. And let’s not forget we have a new heavyweight champion in the UFC. So here is my question for you guys. Who do you think is the most overrated fighter in the world, based on what we have seen this year?

Here are a bunch:

1. Kimbo Slice

2. Brock Lesnar

3. Tim Sylvia

4. Heath Herring

5. Forrest Griffin

6. Mirko Crocop

7. Michael Bisping

Now, the list is by no way complete, and you can see a lot of guys who are actually good fighters. But, good doesn’t mean great. In my opinion, Kimbo is still at the top of the list. What do you think?

I don’t know about you but the treatment of Shane Carwin reminds of how pro wrestlers are treated in the WWE. They are either give a huge push like Lesnar or a small but constant push to the top. I know Dana White mentioned that only the top folks fight in the UFC, but how is it that Shane Carwin has been fighting tomato cans whereas Brock Lesnar with only 3 fights is fighting former champs.

Here is thinking that UFC is preparing a major push for Shane Carwin. The plan is to pit Carwin against the heavyweight champion of the world next winter, and I know White is crossing his fingers for Brock Lesnar. Dana White is a very smart man, and he knows Brock Lesnar is not the type who sticks around and sacrifices himself for the company. The guy is his own man, and he has my respect for it. But the UFC needs the next Fedor. A guy who is going to be the face of the UFC and stick around for a few years. In other words, they need the next Chuck. I am just not sure Shane is that guy. He has been fighting tomato cans for all his career, and his record could be 30-0 by the time he actually gets a shot at the title (the way it looks). Is Shane good? There is really no way to tell.  So forgive me if I don’t agree with folks who give Shane the nod over Lesnar at this point. Brock has shown more in 3 fights than Shane has in his entire career.

You decide: Can Shane be a real player in the MMA world by fighting only tomato cans?