And1 Silva's reign of terror ends at UFC 108

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Yeah I'm just talking about your history with picking fights, specifically Anderson Silva fights. You know/knew Silva wasn't going to lose, but for some reason it seems like you'd like to see him be beat.

I dont know why I keep picking against Silva, its just my thing now I guess, lol

It's just recently I have been picking against Silva, it hasnt been all the time, probably since Hendo, I dont think I picked against him when he fought Rich, Cote, Irvin, Thales, etc...maybe I picked Nate though, cant remember

Hendo was a good pick though, I could see him winning a fight against Silva, he did win a round, so thats something

I havent picked Main Events well lately, but I have picked fights well in the past, I just dont like always picking the favorites, kind of boring

 

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remember though, even though I did pick Forrest to win, but I did say he cant get caught early and has a suspect chin which did happen, but I take my L like a man

 

[RosettaStoned]

Great, just when Vitor has a good head of steam. I want to see Vitor get back to form, not get wrecked by And1.

 

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goodnight sweet prince

Vitor Belfort earns Karate blue belt

Last Saturday, TATAME.com went to Kobukan gym, in Rio de Janeiro, to watch a historical moment in the martial arts history. In Master Tanaka’s academy, Vitor Belfort was graduated for the first time in the Karate, art that he started training in last few months for the fight against Rich Franklin. The UFC fighter received the belt from his coach, the black belt Vinício Antony.

“The idea with this blue belt is bring Vitor to the martial art context, where he’ll have to grow. Besides the status he has in MMA, he’s just a beginner here, but he’s virtuous and learns very easily, develops what he learns very fast and has a lot of fights, what will make his way to the black belt shorter”, commented Vinício.

Vitor took the class normally like all the athletes in the gym and, after the training, he earned the blue belt and commented the conquest to TATAME.com. “It’s a very important acquisition to me. We need to have a base in everything we do in life, so I’m creating my base and I’m having a lot of fun. I’m very happy to learn a new martial art and I’m very satisfied to meet Master Tanaka, a legend in this sport”, commented the new Karate blue belt.

 

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[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

better to get Vitor in there after a dominating win instead of a so so performance

THIS.

You want to make money off Vitor while you can.

 

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And1 is shook by the phenom

http://www.tatame.com.br/2010/01/29/Belfort--Anderson-parecia-chateado

Vitor Belfort - "I don't know what hapenned, he seemed upset or nervous, I don't know. We were face to face, but we didn't greet each other. Some people like to stare down, but when the fight is on it doesn't matter who can hold the stare the longest. I won the heavyweight tournament and the light heavyweight championship, and I want to be called a UFC champion again. (...) Anderson is really dangerous and has all these wepons, but I have a good chance, and I'm working on a strategy to beat him."

 

[EmpireWF]

lol

Isn't Belfort the one who didn't want the fight?

 

[AE]

This whole fight pisses me the fuck off. Marquardt must be one of the most underrated Middleweight's in the World...I mean who else does this guy have to beat to get another shot? Time and time again, we've seen fighters get title shots not longer after their first but yet Marquardt has to completely beat up the whole weight class again to get his. He's pummeled ever opponent since his first crack at Silva and you know what...he got fucked on that decision loss to Leites.

Vitor is great, love the dude, awesome fighter but its not fair that Vitor is suddenly motivated to fight again, beats up a washed up Rich Franklin and then handed the title shot on a silver fucking platter. There goes Dana with his "buddy-buddy" decision making again.

 

[trojan49er]

Marquardt should have gotten the title shot a while ago. He wasnt ready the first time he fought Silva, but he's a much better fighter now. As of right now, I would say he's the #2 Middleweight in the UFC. Rob can take his Vitor love and shove it, I'm using the same logic that allows him to put Aoki as the #1 LW in defense of Marquardt as the #2 MW. Vitor hasnt fought enough yet to prove that he deserves a title shot while Marquardt has. Nate was supposed to be first in line, the Dana put the Hendo/Bisping winner ahead of him, now Vitor, who's next? Give the guy his shot. No offense intended Rob.

 

[EmpireWF]

I'm not bummed Marquardt isn't getting a shot yet. Vitor/Silva will be great.

As long as he doesn't blow it against Sonnen, he'll have his shot waiting for him.

 

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Marquardt should have gotten the title shot a while ago. He wasnt ready the first time he fought Silva, but he's a much better fighter now. As of right now, I would say he's the #2 Middleweight in the UFC. Rob can take his Vitor love and shove it, I'm using the same logic that allows him to put Aoki as the #1 LW in defense of Marquardt as the #2 MW. Vitor hasnt fought enough yet to prove that he deserves a title shot while Marquardt has. Nate was supposed to be first in line, the Dana put the Hendo/Bisping winner ahead of him, now Vitor, who's next? Give the guy his shot. No offense intended Rob.

lol, what does this post have to do with this thread? I didnt give Vitor a title shot, the UFC did, I'm just commenting on Vitor beating And1, also, I would agree Nate is the higher ranked fighter, but the UFC follows no ranking system and gives title shots based on it, Dan/Bisping was supposed to be for the 'number 1 contender' and we seem how that turned out

Also, Nate already was disposed of pretty quickly by And1, this is a good match to make and Vitor is hot right now, plus has history and sucess at higher weight classes, he has earned this

 

[trojan49er]

I was responding to Gozmo. All I'm saying is that even if Vitor wins, he didn't get the title shot based on deserving it, it was purely a business decision. Vitor has the potential to be the more marketable fighter and has the bigger name. Dana is trying to strike while the iron is hot. Marquardt has improved a lot since his title shot. Back on the topic of Silva's demise, as much as you want to see it Rob, Silva's never been knocked out and I think he'll be too elusive and too precise for Vitor.

 

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It was delayed, but you know I'm right

 

[EmpireWF]

It was delayed, but you know I'm right

lol

Belfort will crumble under the pressure.

 

[Steel Mamba]

lol @ insert number. It took you a few tries Rob, but I think it's finally going to come true now. Vitor Belfort will be the new MW champion of the UFC. Vitor has every tool necessary to come out on top. The biggest asset that people seem to overlook are his takedowns, he is capable of getting Silva to the ground. That puts him in a position to dictate exactly how he wants the fight to go. Allowing him to do what no other fighter has done and that's pressure Anderson in the standup and take it to the ground anytime Anderson may catch a bit of momentum.

& In the standup don't even be so quick to give Silva the edge. Yes, Silva has looked unstoppable on his feet, but that has been against slower and lesser athletes. Forrest, Franklin, etc. Vitor has the speed and boxing savvy it takes to go toe to toe with him. More importantly Vitor is more capable of ending this fight in one punch than Anderson is and in MMA that advantage is invaluable.

Vitor is focused, hungry, and ready. You gotta be kidding me if you're questioning this guys mental toughness. TKO 2nd round.

 

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Even with my 'crazy' picks I still blew away everyone in the guru, you know were fight predictions are actually recorded

 

[EmpireWF]

More importantly Vitor is more capable of ending this fight in one punch than Anderson is

I disagree.

You also say Silva has only looked unstoppable on his feet because he's fought subpar strikers? lol...Belfort's last five wins? Franklin, Lindland, Terry Martin, James Zikac and Ivan Serati.

 

[JeremyHight]

Even with my 'crazy' picks I still blew away everyone in the guru, you know were fight predictions are actually recorded

I thought you finished 6th or are you a 2007 Patriots fan and forgot about the post-season?

 

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