UFC 126 Feb 5

[MMA_scientist]

Looking at Kenny Robertson as a potential upset here... He is fighting Mike Pierce, who basically uses his wrestling to smother guys... but it looks like Robertson may actually be a better wrestler, at least he was a better collegiate wrestler. He was 9th his junior year (top 8 are All-Americans), and he had surgery his senior year so he never realized his potential in college. I won't bet a lot, but if he comes in as a big underdog, he could be a decent bet.

[Mr. IWS]

Sideloaded has struck twice today...right?

LOL not sure. But it shouldnt be long to find out........

[Thewisemann]

Somethings up, my bet on Vitor Belfort has disappeared like it never happened. I made it on 5 dimes.

[Thewisemann]

Finally found were they cancelled it in November.

[Luke]

Finally found were they cancelled it in November.

What was their reasoning?

[Thewisemann]

I dont know, maybe because it was suppose to be on Jan 1st.

[poopoo333]

Lol vitor vs silva was supposed to happen jan 1 of 2009 at ufc 108

[Ludo]

I think Silva might be doing his gay little dance around and piss Dana White thing off again. He seems to do that against Brazilians.

But, I think Silva is a better striker then Belfort, and will win this fight. Belfort hasn't made 185 since the night Fedor beat Arlovski, and that was what? January 2009? Belfort also hasn't fought since UFC 103 in September 2009. Ring rust, possible hard weight cut, and Belfort's history of mentally breaking is not good for him against Anderson Silva.

The weight shouldn't be an issue. The only reason he fought Franklin at the weight he did was that he was brought in after preparing for a fight with Fedor to replace Barnett at the would-be last Affliction show before they scrapped it and went belly up. Even that was a 195lb catchweight I believe. The mental breakdown thing is a non issue these days as far as we know. Most of the mental shit was due to his sister being kidnapped and suspected to be dead. I don't know if they ever found her or if she was ever officially reported as murdered or not but he claims he has cleared his mind.

If his head is on straight he is a very dangerous opponent for anyone in the world. His fast hands and above average sprawl make him a handful for anyone except a master of the clinch.

[poopoo333]

Yeah, it was a 195 catchweight and he had trouble making the weight, that was in September 2009. He hasn't made 185 since January 2009. Also, besides Franklin, I don't think Vitor's recent level of competition has been too high. Since his loss to Dan Henderson in 2006, these have been his wins:

Ivan Serati
James Zikic
Terry Martin
Matt Lindland
Rich Franklin

[zY|]

Vitor's "mental shit" is just what happens when things don't go his way. Look when Randy first beat him up in 97. The whole "old Vitor, new Vitor" thing is nonsense. He's like BJ Penn. He looks sensational when he's winning. When he's not, he can't adapt and and looks really bad in losing.

Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being a shitty fight. If Anderson is winning the striking in the first round or 2, there's a good chance Vitor just retreats within himself and doesn't do much and we get 5 rounds of Silva tagging him and yelling at him.

[Thewisemann]

I think Vitor clips him in the first.

[zY|]

That's his only path to victory I think.

[edman5555]

I have a hard time picking on this one. I can't see betting either side. Anderson is obviously the man but I keep thinking about Chael tagging him with punches. Granted Andersons arms were probably down because he wanted to avoid the takedown but still, he got caught a lot. We all know Vitor has the ability to be lightning fast with his hands and he is powerful enough to drop Anderson. His BJJ is good too.

[Thewisemann]

That's his only path to victory I think.

But its a very possible path to victory.

[poopoo333]

What do you guys think Banuelos' path to victory is? I see Torres picking Banuelos apart on the feet.