5 Blockbuster Fights UFC Should Make (And 5 They Never Did)

10. Never Did - (Re-Booking) Jon Jones Vs. Dan Henderson

In 2012, then (and now) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was set to defend his belt against Pride FC legend Dan Henderson at UFC 151. Jones was at the apex of his popularity and Henderson, despite being 42 at the time, was facing a career resurgence after his epic Fight of the Year slug fest against Shogun Rua at UFC 139. The match-up of Jones' perceived invincibility against Hendo's all time great punching power made for an unpredictable battle.

Unfortunately, "unpredictable" was exactly what fans got. Eight days before the fight, Henderson was forced to pull out with a torn MCL and Jones refused to fight any last second replacements, particularly Chael Sonnen. As a result, the card was scraped altogether and the UFC 151 debacle stands as one of the promotion's most embarrassing incidents.

When everything was said and done, the UFC made a huge mistake by never re-booking the Jones - Henderson title bout. The company could have made beaucoup bucks by cashing in on the fans' love of Henderson and their newfound hatred for Jones, which was spearheaded by the UFC itself. Resurrecting the foul spirit of 151 would have and should have made serious cash.