Spider Silva rumors

Miller · 06-21-2009, 07:29 AM

Dana White had some very interesting comments on inside the Octagon last night during the Ultimate finale. He stated that Silva needs to be challenged to be interested and that is why he put the fight together with Forest, Forest will make him fight, and that is what Dana is looking for. however, Dana stated that Silva had made it clear that he wants to stay at 185 so in the mean time White is working on some options at that class. When asked if he had anyone in mind Dana was very open and stated yes, Vitor Belfort.

White feels that if Belfort's head is in the right place he can definitely challenge Silva. White went onto talk about a possible superfight with GSP, and stated that before that is a possibility he believes one has to clear out their own division and for GSP that starts with Alvez.

German CTL · 06-21-2009, 11:10 AM

I called for this fight after Belfort KO'd Lindland, I think it'd be a great matchup @ 185lbs. Belfort has a new lease on his career @ 185, he should've dropped weight a long time ago.

Mr. Hack · 06-21-2009, 11:52 AM

This would be an interesting fight to see!

Miller · 06-21-2009, 05:18 PM

I'm all for it, but before I see it, I'd like to see Belfort fight another top 185er in the UFC.

Couple scenario's that would make sense to me:
Bisping wins at 100 and fights Belfort....winner gets Silva

Since I don't see Bisping winning you could just bring him in for a qualifying fight against Marquardt or a guy I think would give Silva a nice fight as well, Damian Maia. If he wins, set it up for Silva.

Miller · 06-21-2009, 05:21 PM

By the way, a little off subject, but any idea what has happened to Okami?? He is 7-1 in the UFC from 06-08, but his last fight was Dec and have not heard of anything else for him.....he would be another interesting Belfort fight.

Just not sure I want to see Belfot brought over for a first fight back title opp.

German CTL · 06-21-2009, 10:02 PM

Okami got hurt and I believe he owns the only win over Silva in the UFC via DQ for what its worth.

I'd love to see Belfort get the Bisping/Hendo winner to line up a shot for the title.

Sgt John · 06-21-2009, 11:30 PM

I dont know guys....give me a reason to believe in Belfort.

GSP vs Silva Im assuming would be at 177lbs

Miller · 06-22-2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgt John

I dont know guys....give me a reason to believe in Belfort.

GSP vs Silva Im assuming would be at 177lbs

I have heard it would be at a catch weight as well

German CTL · 06-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sgt John

I dont know guys....give me a reason to believe in Belfort.

GSP vs Silva Im assuming would be at 177lbs

Belfort is one of those guys that has all of the tools physically but has always struggled with the mental part of the fight game. As a result, he's battled weight issues and lacked focus throughout his career. He went from fighting at heavyweight (which is ridiculous) a few years back, to light heavyweight and now he's made the jump down to what I think is his proper fighting weight of 185lbs. He's reeled off 4 straight wins, one of which was a brutal KO against one of the greatest middleweights of time, Matt Lindland.

He's fighting a tough opponent in Jorge Santiago at Affliction Trilogy on 8/1/09, a fight he should win if he truly is over his mental problems.

Sgt John · 06-22-2009, 02:44 PM

Sounds like I need to see him win on August 1 and then a fight in the UFC at 185 against someone in the top 5

06-21-2009, 07:29 AM	Top #1
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,947	Spider Silva rumors Dana White had some very interesting comments on inside the Octagon last night during the Ultimate finale. He stated that Silva needs to be challenged to be interested and that is why he put the fight together with Forest, Forest will make him fight, and that is what Dana is looking for. however, Dana stated that Silva had made it clear that he wants to stay at 185 so in the mean time White is working on some options at that class. When asked if he had anyone in mind Dana was very open and stated yes, Vitor Belfort. White feels that if Belfort's head is in the right place he can definitely challenge Silva. White went onto talk about a possible superfight with GSP, and stated that before that is a possibility he believes one has to clear out their own division and for GSP that starts with Alvez.

06-21-2009, 10:02 PM	Top #6
German CTL Circle City Outlaw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,523	Okami got hurt and I believe he owns the only win over Silva in the UFC via DQ for what its worth. I'd love to see Belfort get the Bisping/Hendo winner to line up a shot for the title. Last edited by German CTL; 06-21-2009 at 10:10 PM.

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06-21-2009, 11:10 AM	Top #2
German CTL Circle City Outlaw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,523	I called for this fight after Belfort KO'd Lindland, I think it'd be a great matchup @ 185lbs. Belfort has a new lease on his career @ 185, he should've dropped weight a long time ago.

06-21-2009, 11:52 AM	Top #3
Mr. Hack Local MMA Guru Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Where Men Bang Picnic Tables Posts: 958	This would be an interesting fight to see!

06-21-2009, 05:18 PM	Top #4
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,947	I'm all for it, but before I see it, I'd like to see Belfort fight another top 185er in the UFC. Couple scenario's that would make sense to me: Bisping wins at 100 and fights Belfort....winner gets Silva Since I don't see Bisping winning you could just bring him in for a qualifying fight against Marquardt or a guy I think would give Silva a nice fight as well, Damian Maia. If he wins, set it up for Silva.

06-21-2009, 05:21 PM	Top #5
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,947	By the way, a little off subject, but any idea what has happened to Okami?? He is 7-1 in the UFC from 06-08, but his last fight was Dec and have not heard of anything else for him.....he would be another interesting Belfort fight. Just not sure I want to see Belfot brought over for a first fight back title opp.

06-21-2009, 11:30 PM	Top #7
Sgt John Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thorndale, TX Posts: 17,531	I dont know guys....give me a reason to believe in Belfort. GSP vs Silva Im assuming would be at 177lbs

06-22-2009, 02:44 PM	Top #10
Sgt John Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thorndale, TX Posts: 17,531	Sounds like I need to see him win on August 1 and then a fight in the UFC at 185 against someone in the top 5