Topic: UFC 147
Clearly the smart money should go on Silva, but I just can't pick against Chael here.
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02.10.2012 | 11:34 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1023rd
Don't ask me why, I know commonsense should be telling me Silva is going to go after Chael like he did Leben/Franklin! Still nevertheless, I think you would have to be silly to believe Chael doesn't know this, I believe he's used the Diaz Brother's "get in your opponents head" strategy, and to prefection. Now of course Sonnen could still get caught in a submission, honestly I believe if Anderson does win, by sub is the only way he can do it. (unless he gets some home cooking from the judges) Chael imo has one of the best chins in mma today, that's one big key you have to give to the Irish/American, mofo can take a big shot. I honestly don't think Silva can put Chael away with strikes.
Anyways I see a supremely prepared Sonnen going into Brazil, taking it straight to Anderson, with maybe some acrobatic ****, taking Silva down and grinding out a 5 round decision. If Chael is as smart as he is intelligent then he should be a 3rd degree Black Belt in BJJ submission defense lol. Okay I'm rambling now, so does anybody else share my opinion on how this fight will play out? Or at least agree with some of it lol? Or just completely disagree , and you want to call me all sorts of bad names & words, but you wont because you are all such super nice guys and gals lol?
Discuss?
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- Saturday 06.23.2012 at 10:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: FX
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
- Venue: Estadio Jornalista Felippe Drummond
- Location: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: 175,000 | TV Ratings:
- MMA Bouts: 11
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Rich Franklin defeats Wanderlei Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Cezar Ferreira defeats Sérgio Moraes via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Rony Jason defeats Godofredo Pepey via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Fabrício Werdum defeats Mike Russow via KO/TKO, Punches | 2:28 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Hacran Dias defeats Iuri Alcântara via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Rodrigo Damm defeats Anistavio Medeiros via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:12 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Francisco Trinaldo defeats Delson Heleno via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:21 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Hugo Viana defeats John Teixeira via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Thiago Perpétuo defeats Leonardo Mafra via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:41 Round 3 of 3, 10:41 Total Bout Page | |
| Marcos Vinicius defeats Wagner Campos via KO/TKO, Knees and Punches | 1:04 Round 3 of 3, 11:04 Total Bout Page | |
| Felipe Arantes vs. Milton Vieira Ends in a Draw, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses
02.10.2012 | 11:43 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 121st
That Brazilian crowd though, they are SO hostile to non-Brazilians but I think we can all agree Chaels one of the few fighters with the mental toughness to overcome that. I really think Silvas gonna be ready this time though and I think hes going to put Chael out.
* Edited at 02.10.2012, 11:48 AM ET *
"In the quiet words of the virgin Mary.. come again?"
02.10.2012 | 11:48 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 247th
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
02.10.2012 | 11:51 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 121st
"In the quiet words of the virgin Mary.. come again?"
02.10.2012 | 12:19 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 1023rd
"I will **** you." ~Me
02.10.2012 | 3:25 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 387th
i'm the first to admit he has a chin but saying that it's impossible for Anderson to KO him is just delusional.
" holy **** did you see that?, baddest ***********er ever, hooooly ****" -Dana White seconds after Silva KO'd Vitor
04.22.2012 | 4:23 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 487th
Dana says in the UFC 145 press conference that him and Chael are going to brazil
"Don't argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Bark Twain
04.22.2012 | 4:25 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 443rd
04.22.2012 | 4:27 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 247th
"2012 GIF AV Grand Prix "FAH Q" Award winner!"
04.22.2012 | 4:47 PM ET
Predictions: 1 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 50 Points | Tied for 885th
"Surrender??!! You think this letter on my head stands for France?" - Captain America
06.12.2012 | 12:51 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 247th
* Edited at 06.12.2012, 12:54 PM ET *
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
06.12.2012 | 12:54 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 387th
@Poir I'll bet its really gonna be just the TUF Brazil finale
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
06.12.2012 | 12:55 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 247th
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
06.12.2012 | 1:00 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 387th
I find it interesting, because they're gonna start playing TUF:Brazil starting soon on Fuel, but everyone will know who won!
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
06.12.2012 | 1:04 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 247th
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
06.13.2012 | 6:03 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 4 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 121st
"1. Avoidant personality disorder _______________2. Maladaptive daydreaming"
06.18.2012 | 3:07 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 329th
Main Card
Silva vs Franklin
Ferreira vs Moraes
Pepey vs Mariano Bezerra
Werdum vs Russow
Alcantara vs Dias
Prelims
Medeiros vs Damm
Heleno vs Drinaldo
Teixeira vs Viana
Perpétuo vs Mafra
Borges Pancini vs Campos
Arantes vs Vieira
06.18.2012 | 3:11 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 190th
"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset
06.22.2012 | 2:58 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 325 Points | Tied for 387th
"I'm too old to be run by the fears of dumb people "
06.22.2012 | 3:11 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 190th
Wolverine just rolls out without a shirt to the weigh-ins
"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset
06.22.2012 | 3:12 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 11 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 190th
2 hours to lose 4 pounds
"One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. If one were to present the sportsman with the death of the animal as a gift he would refuse it." Jose Ortega y Gasset