Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva rematch official for UFC 168

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by CameronC, Jul 13, 2013.


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  1. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    1.6m ppv's for that rubbish? USA = crazy place.
     
    On The Money, Jul 23, 2013
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  2. Zombieguy

    Zombieguy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A rematch that actually deserves to get made. Not like the BS currently revolving around the heavyweight title.
     
    Zombieguy, Jul 23, 2013
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  3. BewareofDawg

    BewareofDawg P4P Champ Full Member

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    A lot of people were picking Weidman to be able to take Silva down, and grind him out for 5 rounds and/or submit him on the ground.

    That did not happen, nor did Weidman prove capable of doing it. And I for one, didn't think he could do what Sonnen did in the first fight either. Silva's takedown defense is far underrated, and the truth is, Weidman is a different kind of wrestler than Sonnen is. Weidman doesn't have as good of takedowns, and the relentless shot that Sonnen has. He's an all around better fighter than Sonnen, but at taking people down and controlling them, Sonnen trumps him.

    Just look at what happened. Weidman got the takedown. Silva got back up. Then Silva stuffed Weidman's next 3 takedown attempts, and made it look easy.

    I'm very interested in seeing this rematch.
     
    BewareofDawg, Jul 23, 2013
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