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It'd be nice to have a list of guys that currently aren't booked in another event or aren't suspended, on downtime etc. just so we could speculate realistically which fights may make it to the UFC 200 card. Already we have Conor confirmed for a UFC 200 return which he will be part of the co-main at LEAST, Cain Velasquez vs Travis Browne which is a nice addition though probably won't make co-main or main.
I'd say Edgar is likely to show up for the event but they will be bugging Aldo to make a return as a priority - he has had a terrible track record for showing up though so it's nice to see that there is a equally interesting backup plan if necessary.
So who else does that leave open?
Anderson Silva is out, he will be facing Uriah Hall for UFC 198 which honestly would have made a great UFC 200 addition, but seeing that it didn't I can only surmise that something better or more relevant to the title picture is in the works. No Jon Jones, though after his UFC 197 fight if he wins easily he COULD potentially want to get back in to defend his belt right away, perhaps against Anthony Johnson - that is the fight everybody wants to see and could easily make main or co-main.
Some have speculated GSP could be returning for UFC 200, he has been awfully quiet about his potential return he has sid to be open to, and if there was a time for an epic return UFC 200 would be perfect. Again, could be main or co-main. Lawler seems the obvious choice but even if won the belt back, I doubt he'd go on to defend it some more he would probably once again retire and vacate the belt - easily cementing his legacy as an all time great.
So who else is there? Please share your thoughts and explain your reasoning.
I'd say Edgar is likely to show up for the event but they will be bugging Aldo to make a return as a priority - he has had a terrible track record for showing up though so it's nice to see that there is a equally interesting backup plan if necessary.
So who else does that leave open?
Anderson Silva is out, he will be facing Uriah Hall for UFC 198 which honestly would have made a great UFC 200 addition, but seeing that it didn't I can only surmise that something better or more relevant to the title picture is in the works. No Jon Jones, though after his UFC 197 fight if he wins easily he COULD potentially want to get back in to defend his belt right away, perhaps against Anthony Johnson - that is the fight everybody wants to see and could easily make main or co-main.
Some have speculated GSP could be returning for UFC 200, he has been awfully quiet about his potential return he has sid to be open to, and if there was a time for an epic return UFC 200 would be perfect. Again, could be main or co-main. Lawler seems the obvious choice but even if won the belt back, I doubt he'd go on to defend it some more he would probably once again retire and vacate the belt - easily cementing his legacy as an all time great.
So who else is there? Please share your thoughts and explain your reasoning.
