Not the hugest fan of Belfort but like many posting here I don't like Silva. Being an asshole needs no translation.
Why all of a sudden is Belfort the chosen one? I mean he's got some skill but why all the hype about him and Silva? He's got a punchers chance but beyond that I'm just not seeing him being a legit threat.
Whoever Anderson is facing is the next coming, that's just how it has been since he decided to annoy fans with his antics. Personally I'm favoring him, I think he's going to be the best Anderson we've ever seen. If Vitor can't overpower him he'll probably get outstruck. BTW Vitor nor Anderson have the best striking in MMA, that is Overeem, hell Arlovski has better hands than Vitor or Anderson imo.
Are you kidding?
This guy is a former tournament winner, LHW champ, veteran with probably *THE BEST BOXING AND STRIKING IN MMA* against ONE OF the top P4P guys in MMA.
People hate Anderson Silva because he's a fucking metal weirdo, all these people are going to side with Vitor. Vitor is respectful while Anderson comes off as a fucking asshole in every interview, don't you notice the tension going on between these two? They were destined to meet... they were supposed to fight last year in January, then UFC 112, but they are *finally* 100% and going to meet TONIGHT...
We get to see who's the better striker, since Ando has not fought any strikers yet... will Anderson be faster? Will Vitor embarass Anderson? Can Anderson's chin stand Vitor's punches? Is Vitor there mentally? Can be become the MW champ and reorganize this entire MW division?
All these questions will be answered tonight...
I would say on paper this is the best UFC there has ever been. UFC 100 is nothing compared to this and it's not because it's happening right now, UFC 100 has always been overrated.
Silva's full of shit is what he is. He wins a fight and his trainer is always in there to translate. But every time I a PPV prior to the one he's in and Goldie or Rogan is interviewing him over the TV, his English is pretty damn good. It's broken but he speaks fine without his translator.
Bader/Jones: Talk about hype! I mentioned earlier that Vegas had Bader as a 3:1 underdog. If I was a betting man, I'd put some $$$ on that! I think Jones is hyped up way too much and the odds reflect that. I like Jones, I just don't like how he's the greatest thing since sliced bread because that's what he's billed as. I think the way he handled his DQ to Hamill was class act and showed maturity, but he has a lot to prove until he's a top contender. Jones obviously has the reach, but I think Bader has the one punch "lights out" power and slight wrestling advantage. I'll say Bader takes him down for a lay-and-pray decision. I'll take Bader in this one, just because I can triple my money!
It may be good betting odds, but Jon Jones tossed Hamill around at will. I mean who the hell THROWS Matt Hamill? No one. But Jon Jones did it so hard that he dislocated Hamill's shoulder.
It may be good betting odds, but Jon Jones tossed Hamill around at will. I mean who the hell THROWS Matt Hamill? No one. But Jon Jones did it so hard that he dislocated Hamill's shoulder.
True, but without pitting Hamill vs. Bader in a strict wrestling match, it's hard to say who's the better wrestler. Barring that, you look at their pedigree. ASU (D I) > RIT (D III)
Bader wrestled with Cain. Does that make him better than Hamill? No, but it couldn't hurt!
But, that's the beauty of MMA...anything can happen!
Sonnon embarrassed silva everywhere but last 10 seconds. Does not look good.
To play devils advocate, Sonnen was on testosterone and Silva had a broken rib.
True, but without pitting Hamill vs. Bader in a strict wrestling match, it's hard to say who's the better wrestler. Barring that, you look at their pedigree. ASU (D I) > RIT (D III)
Bader wrestled with Cain. Does that make him better than Hamill? No, but it couldn't hurt!
But, that's the beauty of MMA...anything can happen!
AGAIN, the content won't play for me (on Facebook).
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But going by the FB chat, people are watching it...