• 1.0 my style is better than your style.
• 2.0 I'm a great '______' that transitions into MMA (ala Randy)
• 3.0 great athlete that grows up in MMA as a discipline. 

If Randy said it, it must be true.  Guys like Jon Jones and Jose Aldo are ushering in the next chapter in elite MMA.

Who should Bones' next opponent be?

Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin (once he recovers from elbow surgery) or Thialgo Silva would all make good opponents in my mind.  Tito would be a big ppv fight but if he destroys Mr. Ortiz the victory will be cheered by many and dismissed as just another win over a has been.

Many fans are crying out for Ryan Bader but that fight detracts from the young up and coming talent pool in the UFC.  As a company you can't churn through all of your young talent.  It's bad math.

If all of the young lions face off early then who is the future of the division?  Young lions prune the dead wood and occasionally take a shot at the reigning alpha male (or female). 

It's the law of nature and good business...if your business is fighting.