“I know his whole game,” Belfort said in a recent interview with the Brazilian television station Rede TV. “I know his jiu-jitsu game. I know his stand-up game. I know he likes spinning kicks and loves to use elbows, but if I put my hands on a man, he will fall down.”
Silva looked mortal in victories over Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Demian Maia at UFC 112 and Team Quest standout Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. Belfort was watching.
“If I hit him like Demian and Sonnen did, it’s going to be different because I have much more firepower,” he said. “Still, a fight is a fight, and we know we’re two well-conditioned champions. The most important thing is to be well-trained and focused on each second of that fight.
“I know Anderson knows that if my hands hit him, he will not be able to stand on his feet,” Belfort added. “No matter who’s on the other side of the cage, whether it’s Anderson or someone else, I’m going forward. If you look at my last fights, you’re going to see how focused I am. I know what I want. I have no doubt about what I want or what I’m able to do, so I’m very motivated.”
Belfort’s first-round technical knockout victory over Franklin at UFC 103 was his first inside the Octagon in more than five years. It was supposed to set up his showdown with Silva for the promotion’s middleweight crown in April, but the aforementioned injury forced Belfort to withdraw. He has lost none of his hunger since.
“I really want this belt,” Belfort said. “I want to face whoever has the belt. Today, it’s Anderson, so I really want to face him. He can’t fight this year, and I won’t wait for him until next year. They gave me a fight [against Okami] in November, and I’m really happy and anxious for that fight.”
<p>“I know his whole game,” Belfort said in a recent interview with the Brazilian television station Rede TV. “I know his jiu-jitsu game. I know his stand-up game. I know he likes spinning kicks and loves to use elbows, but if I put my hands on a man, he will fall down.”
Silva looked mortal in victories over Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Demian Maia at UFC 112 and Team Quest standout Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. Belfort was watching.
“If I hit him like Demian and Sonnen did, it’s going to be different because I have much more firepower,” he said. “Still, a fight is a fight, and we know we’re two well-conditioned champions. The most important thing is to be well-trained and focused on each second of that fight.
“I know Anderson knows that if my hands hit him, he will not be able to stand on his feet,” Belfort added. “No matter who’s on the other side of the cage, whether it’s Anderson or someone else, I’m going forward. If you look at my last fights, you’re going to see how focused I am. I know what I want. I have no doubt about what I want or what I’m able to do, so I’m very motivated.”
Belfort’s first-round technical knockout victory over Franklin at UFC 103 was his first inside the Octagon in more than five years. It was supposed to set up his showdown with Silva for the promotion’s middleweight crown in April, but the aforementioned injury forced Belfort to withdraw. He has lost none of his hunger since.
“I really want this belt,” Belfort said. “I want to face whoever has the belt. Today, it’s Anderson, so I really want to face him. He can’t fight this year, and I won’t wait for him until next year. They gave me a fight [against Okami] in November, and I’m really happy and anxious for that fight.”</p>
lol, Vitor needs to worry about EARNING a shot first as there are more worthy guys at 185 then him at the moment. He can def earn it, but quit focusing on Anderson and start focusing on Okami as he is no slouch.
Hunter V - lol, Vitor needs to worry about EARNING a shot first as there are more worthy guys at 185 then him at the moment. He can def earn it, but quit focusing on Anderson and start focusing on Okami as he is no slouch.
Shouldn't look past Okami at the moment, for certain, but who do you think is more worthy? Belfort has paid a lot of dues already, and has certainly done more for the UFC then anyone currently waiting in the wings to fight Anderson next...
You motherfuckers just take the fucking cake. You bitch about uninteresting fights, here Zuffa is giving us a potential fight between 2 of the absolute best fighters in the world and you fuckers are crying about it. Hell, let's just go ahead and match Anderson Silva up against Marquart or Maia again...
Go on and walk it out - You motherfuckers just take the fucking cake. You bitch about uninteresting fights, here Zuffa is giving us a potential fight between 2 of the absolute best fighters in the world and you fuckers are crying about it. Hell, let's just go ahead and match Anderson Silva up against Marquart or Maia again...
I'm sure there are those on here who think Marq/Maia "deserve" it more.
Personally, I'm more interested in this fight than any other Silva matchup. Belfort is inconsistant, but he is capable of beating anyone.
Quick5pnt0 - The more I think about this the funnier it gets. When Anderson came into the ufc he was "over hyped". Then after crushing Leben and Franklin everyone said his bjj was suspect. Then after submitting Lutter it was his wrestling that sucked. Then he destroys Henderson and it's his chin that is going to lead to his downfall. The fact is that the most likely person to beat Anderson would be a lnp wrestler like Sonnen and we all saw how that went. Belfort is and always has been a completely overrated fighter. Now he's KO'd a washed up Lindland and slower Rich Franklin and suddenly he is the quickest, most powerful, best mma boxer ever. What a load of horse shit. I'm certain after Anderson disposes of Belfort (assuming he can even get past okami) that the haters will find some other magic key to stopping the spider. Keep dreaming. <img src="/images/phone/post_tag.png" alt="Phone Post" border="0" style="vertical-align:middle;"/>
belfort needs to STFU and worry about training. he talks too much about anderson's "fascade"
hey belfort, you can talk but can you walk the walk? last time i checked, anderson is the reigning champion of the past 4 years.. unbeaten for 4 years. you can't say the same. STFU.
Hunter V - lol, Vitor needs to worry about EARNING a shot first as there are more worthy guys at 185 then him at the moment. He can def earn it, but quit focusing on Anderson and start focusing on Okami as he is no slouch.
Shouldn't look past Okami at the moment, for certain, but who do you think is more worthy? Belfort has paid a lot of dues already, and has certainly done more for the UFC then anyone currently waiting in the wings to fight Anderson next...
Worthy at 185? MORE than a few. In no order: Marquardt, Okami, Maia, Leben, Belcher, and Bisping to name a few. I do think Vitor can win the title possibly, but you are crazy if you think he deserves a shot over any of those guys. Hell, he has not even WON a fight at 185 yet but somehow he is automatically worthy of a title shot when yo have guys who are waaaaaaaaaaaay more accomplished at this weight? Its people who are just fans of him who want him to get a title shot automatically, instead let him earn his shot as otherwise its a snub on guys who have been fighting and WINNING at this weight class for years!
