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 |  Subject: Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2 in the works for UFC 197??? Mon Nov 23, 2015 5:48 pm | |
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- When Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort first met in the octagon, the former was an unstoppable, arrogant-bordering-on-cocky champion and the latter was a battle-tested veteran who would supposedly serve as his toughest test to date. They shared many similarities beyond their penchant for knocking people out (they’re both Brazilian!), but when push came to shove, Silva emerged as the clearly superior fighter.
Four years later, Silva has lost his title, broken his leg in the cage, and been popped for PED’s which may or may not have been caused by Thai black market sex pills, while Belfort himself has also lost a title bid and done pretty much everything within his power to deflect criticism from his PED-riddled past. Again, the similarities are striking here, which is perhaps why the two former champions have once again been booked to throw down.
According to a report by Brazilian publication Globo, Belfort and Silva have agreed to face one another at UFC 197 in March. UFC officials have yet to confirm the booking, which will serve as a rematch of the pair’s infamous title fight back at UFC 126.
Most recently, Belfort bounced back from a quick loss to champion Chris Weidman at UFC 187 with an even quicker starching of Dan Henderson at Fight Night 77 earlier in the month. If confirmed, the fight will serve as Silva’s first since his unanimous decision win over Nick Diaz at UFC 183, the aftermath of which saw him test positive for several banned substances. http://www.cagepotato.com/anderson-silva-vs-vitor-belfort-ii-reportedly-booked-for-ufc-197/ Not sure this a great idea for either guy right now. I don't know how I feel about this fight.  | |
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| | Subject: Re: Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2 in the works for UFC 197??? Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:03 am | |
| I love it.
Arguably the best two pure strikers in the history of MMA.
Should be great so long as Silva engages and Vitor doesn't walk blindly into a straight kick. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2 in the works for UFC 197??? Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:57 am | |
| Yeah there's gonna be even more "feeling out" than the first fight in this one. If they were apprehensive of getting KOd last time, it's multiplied tenfold this time for both guys due to Vitor/Silva 1 and Silva/Weidman 1. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2 in the works for UFC 197??? Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:07 am | |
| Two, now "clean" PED offenders fighting it out. Ill watch it but won't pay for it. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2 in the works for UFC 197??? Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:56 am | |
| awesome fight.. i hope belfort takes his head off.. i pray they would make a shogun vs silva fight also | |
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