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#4 Chuck Liddell vs. former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin was an example of TUF producing UFC championship caliber fighters. He won the first season of TUF after defeating Stephan Bonnar via unanimous decision in an instant classic.
In 2008, he earned a unanimous decision against 'Rampage' Jackson and made history as the first TUF winner to become champion.
Griffin's reign was short-lived as he lost his title to TUF season 2 winner Rashad Evans in his first title defense. Following the loss, he was matched up with middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who accepted a light heavyweight bout to challenge himself.
It was a completely dominant performance for 'Spider' as he outclassed the former light heavyweight champion.
Rather than accepting the bout with Silva, the promotion could have matched Griffin up with Chuck Liddell. Both were coming off losses to Evans and it could have allowed both fighters to get back into title contention. The buildup to the fight would have been interesting as 'The Iceman' was Griffin's coach on TUF.
#3 Chuck Liddell vs. UFC Hall of Famer Dan Henderson
Despite never winning a UFC championship, Dan Henderson is still one of the most accomplished fighters to compete in the promotion. The Hall of Famer won championships in major promotions and in multiple weight divisions.
He is a former PRIDE middleweight and welterweight champion, and former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion.
'Hendo' split time between 205lbs and 185lbs when he returned to the promotion following their acquisition of PRIDE. If he had stayed at light heavyweight following his loss to 'Rampage' Jackson, a bout with Chuck Liddell would have been logical.
'The Iceman' was coming off a unanimous decision win against Wanderlei Silva, which was named Fight of the Year.
Despite being an Olympic wrestler, Henderson was also known for his knockout power. Based on their fighting styles, 'Hendo' vs. 'The Iceman' wouldn't have been a tough sell for the promotion.
Henderson would find the perfect moment to strike his opponents with his 'H-bomb' right-hook, while Liddell had incredible power. If the bout took place in 2008, it could have realistically served as a title eliminator bout.
