"Anderson's trying to duck him. I think it's 'cause Weidman can beat him and everyone knows it. It sucks, there's politics involved, there's a lot of money on the line, and it's sad to see the No. 1 contender not get a shot because Anderson's camp is choosing who he wants to fight.
I'd like to see Weidman get a shot because I think he can take out Anderson Silva."
Try winning a fight impressively in front of more then 200k people. With the amount of events there are now, just being in the UFC isnt enough for anyone to know who you are. Then there is the fact that Weidman's list of win still isnt that. Maia and Munoz are nice wins, but he needs another high profile win before people start claiming the champ is ducking him. Jon Fitch had to win 8 fights in the UFC before he got a shot
You could easily argue Rockhold deserves a title fight with Anderson instead of WEdiman. Rockholds wins are better then Weidman's. Kennedy, JAcare and JArdine are better then Munoz and Maia. Twice as many people saw Rockhold/Kennedy as saw Munoz/Wediman too.
People who post on the UG are the only people in the world who have even heard of Weidman so how is he the #1 contender? This is why MMA should be a tournament sport.
man this is getting ridiculous. If Weidman is really better than Silva then he should have no problem putting together another 2 or 3 solid wins to build up his name and create a huge super fight. Silva has put together what 14? 15? title defenses alone.
Everyone can beat Anderson Silva now right? He should just stay at 185lb, because Weidman beat Munoz, and now he is the best thing since peanut butter.