UFC 97 video: Anderson Silva training for Thales Leites in Brazil

damn it why isnt it formatted?

by medecine balls on Mar 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

anderson seems to be a very educated, respectable guy and will this fight with relative ease. that being said he needs to forget about roy jones because that fight will never happen and if it did he would get beat anyway.

by sac165 on Mar 26, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Leites is dead. I doubt Anderson is gonna toy with him the way he did cote. He knows he needs to make up for his last performance (even though he won) Silva is gonna come out with the intent of making a highlight reel out of this guy.

And yes I know this is MMA and anything can happen but come on people, this Anderson Silva we’re talking about……….

by Homeslice on Mar 26, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

3 things:

1. Fedor would destroy Anderson. Fedor is easily the best pound for pound, even though he is a heavyweight he is always fighting larger guys and destroying them. He could hang with Silva on his feet, however Silva could not withstand Fedor’s ground game (Minotauro could not even get close, even when he had Fedor in his closed guard)
2. I would love to see Roy Jones v Anderson (a great spectacle)
3. I am going out on a limb and predicting Leites to clip Silva, knock him to the ground and submit or ground n pound out the win

by DownUnder on Mar 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, how is Fedor the top P for P fighter? He’s only beaten two top ten fighters in the last four years. Silva has been destroying top guys for the last four years straight. Franklin(twice),Henderson,Marquart,Newton,Horn,Leben, and went up a weight class to beat up Irvin. GSP ranks higher on the P for P list than Fedor

by broncos12405@yahoo.com on Mar 26, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol You’re kidding right?

Went up a weight class. Please; HE JUST DIDN’T CUT AS MUCH WEIGHT. There’s a reason guys don’t fight at their natural weight because they’re afraid.

Cannot believe there are still people that deny Fedor’s greatness.

by R/p on Mar 26, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some of you are smoking some serious shit. I gave you facts and you guys say some stuff about “Fedor’s greatness” and “Silva’s superstardom is getting to his head”. How the hell do you know what’s in his head. Fedor’s not #1. Not as long as Silva and GSP keep dominating the way they are. Fedor’s still got to make up for lost time

by broncos12405@yahoo.com on Mar 26, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve always thought of Anderson being above Fedor in the P4P list but if these two fought, I have to say…i see Fedor winning. I just always thought Fedor was too heavy but now I can see theyre really very close in weight.

by ja434650 on Mar 26, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bronco – you are off your head mate … first – how do you smoke shit?

Secondly, the fact that Fedor had a lay-off after pride and came back and destroyed 2 former UFC HW Champions in under a round is evidence enough. Oh that, and every other heavyweight fighter in the world says he is the best … simply, Fedor is the most unbeatable fighter on the planet – regardless of weight division.

by DownUnder on Mar 27, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well said !!!! Fedor is simply the best.

by Bigmcmac on Mar 27, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree, A. Silva is p4p, not Fedor, as far as “destroying 2 former UFC HW champions in under a round” he hardly “destroyed” Arlovski; he was losing the stand up exchanges and the fight until AA got caught, that is hardly “destruction”. He was also losing to HMC until the armbar. If we’re talking real technical skill, than GSP is the best, followed by BJ PENN (Yea I said it, he whines like a girl but he’s still very skilled), then A. Silva, then Fedor. Freddie Roach made the comment that Fedor’s stand up was lacking and this is obviously the case; AA had the right gameplan to win that fight because he was winning it up until he was caught with an overhand right. No one has even made it the distance with Silva since his UFC carreer began and he has fought some REAL champions and completely dominated them. Most people would call Tim Silvia a joke, but when it comes to Fedor all of the sudden Tim is a legit former HW champ. You guys suddenly start pointing out that Tim Silvia is a great fighter and big too to make Fedor look better. Please…

by O damn he got caught on Mar 27, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no Odamn, he did DESTROY Arlovski….it was a close round, but andre ended up on Queer street…I call that being destroyed!

Anderson basically just admitted that he dont want it with Fedor…in so many words.

Fedor is by far the greatest. U dont see Fedor falling for scissor leg takedowns into heel hooks against b-level fighters. When Fedor fights a can, he destroys them…Anderson has lost to a few cans in his day! How can he be ranked over an undefeated Fedor?

I love Brazilians passion for Nationalism.

I hope that the UFC NEVER waste my time with GSP vs. Anderson….That fight wouldnt even be close. There are weight classes for a reason. If gSP doesnt feel comfortable striking with Serra, do u really think he wants to exchange blows with Anderson?

by john on Mar 27, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fedor has on loss on his record man he has lost, by a cut or not. I dont like fights being stopped do to a cut, but he has lost

by lokie on Mar 27, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No he hasnt Lokie! The cut came do to an illegal strike, so how can that possibly be considered a loss. it was a no contest…just wasnt ruled that cause it happened in Japan, were they dont stick to rules.

by john on Mar 27, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey John. Honest objectivity. How doing you see GSP doing with Silva on the ground? Your comment that he didn’t want to strike with Serra – he didn’t need to. His takedown ability has been unstoppable. He has shown his his aggressiveness for offense on the ground with striking and passes guards at will. He wouldn’t take that Hendo holding position and throwing tiny hammer fists and covering Silva’s mouth.

I know you don’t like GSP but from a guy who pays so much attention to MMA, how can you be so dismissive? Interested in your opinion. Thanks.

by PJJ on Mar 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

u r wrong! GSP is one of my very favorite fighters. Just so happened that he was booked to fight bJ and Alves, two fighters that I like just as much as GSP.

GSP was always a striker 1st, and a grappler 2nd. my problem with GSP, if I am being HOnest is that I truly feel that he is afraid to strike since Serra Ko’ed him. He is a Phenominal striker who could probably outstrike every single welterweight minus Alves….but he refuses to bang anymore. The only times he strikes is to change levels and go for the takedown immedietly after.

I think the world of GSP, but he better not fight Anderson. Its not like I think Anderson is better, I just think that there are weight classes for a reason. when 2 top fighters are matched up, size is usually the difference maker. I think GSP would have a really hard time taking Anderson down. Anderson would have a huge reach advantage and no one is better at using distance than anderson. His striking, footwork, and reach will make it very hard for GSP to get close enough to even attempt a takedown. Even if GSP were able to take him down…I think Anderson has one of the most under rated ground games in the entire sport! Im not saying that he would submit gSP, but i honestly believe he could completely nullify gSP’s ground game to the point that the Ref will stand them up, and GSP will be forced to strike which is something I know that he doesnt want to do.

Like I said, I think the world of GSP, and this isnt GSP bashing…I just think when 2 top fighters are matched up…9 out of 10 times the bigger fighter will win so I dont want to waste 6 months on a mega fight that wont possibly be able to live up to the hype sorounding it! GSP is one of my very favorites, but he will have more than he can chew trying to deal with a welterweight Alves….he has no business being matched up against the middleweight KING, who is actually really a light heavyweight!

by john on Mar 27, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

dana white needs to put silva in with the best…. “Maia” who would submit for sure!!

by jim on Mar 26, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Haters, Anderson will own. So quickly peeps doubt, he is the man and will destroy Thales, nothing else to say about that.

by Cantrim on Mar 26, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anderson’s superstardom is getting to his head. Look how he toyed with Cote the last fight, he really didnt press anything nor was very aggressive in that fight. Cote took some very nice shots against Anderson and it didnt phase him at all. Everyone always has a punchers chance and if that fight would have toiled on longer then there is no telling what would have happend. Am i saying Cote would have won, no, im just simply stating that TRUE MMA FANS know that anything is possible. We all know that this match up should be a cake walk for Anderson. Leites is a BJJ guy and Anderson’s striking is way far superior to Thales. But I will definatly be putting some change down on Leites for the win. Im sure the odd’s are gonna be way too good to pass up on dropping some money on Leites. If this fight goes to the ground with Leites on top, then this will be a true test for Anderson. If Anderson does get the win I really hope they set up a Marquart vs Maia matchup for the # 1 contendership. Say what you want but i honestly think it Marquart got a rematch that he would take the belt from Silva

by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Mar 26, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Its funny I remember some reporter mentioned to gsp at the post ufc 94 press conference that anderson silva said there wasn’t any thing about gsp’s skill set that impressed him. And now he’s saying he’s one of the best and says all these things about how great he is??? Weird. Maybe silva is a penn fan and seeing gsp destroy penn pissed him off and he said something like that, I dunno but he seemed pretty level headed here. Three fights I would love to see, fedor vs anderson,lyoto vs anderson and gsp vs anderson. Obviously gsp would have the least chance and I think fedor has the best chance with silva but still I would love to see these fights.

by nathan on Mar 26, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Since Anderson wouldn’t fight his friend Machida, and he thinks the belt belong to Machida………. UFC should put together a new weight class <> “super middle weight” so all the 205 guys can come down for the challenge…really Anderson is way ahead of the guys in MW these day…a special “link” so guys can move up and down, and WW guys can move up to fights some of the MM…MIX it up a more.

by MaChida on Mar 27, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The chances of Marquart getting by Maia in my opinion… are very slim!!
but, agreed that would be a great fight to see who is next for silva, the we will see him fight the real number 1 contender!!!!

by jim on Mar 26, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think people over estimate Maia because his Jits is so great. I give marquardt the advantage. Jason mcdonald held his own against maia until getting subbed beautifully. I like maia a lot, but I think Marquardt will be too much for him. marquardt will land big shots standing and be too strong and skilled at defending subs to lose by submission. maia’s grappling is so good, he could definitely grab ahold of something when nate isn’t expecting it, but I think nate can take that fight. would be an exciting one.

by James S on Mar 27, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

jim, Silva wont be able to fight either of these guys till LATE ’09. I say Maia gets on more fight in, then takes on Marquart. I am with you though, I think Maia pulls it out for sure.

by WB on Mar 27, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

fedor would destroy Silva… anyone who thinks otherwise is insane!!
Machida I think would beat him also but, this would be a good close fight!!

I’d like to see Silva fight luis Cane at 205
he sure will give him a test!!!!!!!!!

by jim on Mar 26, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think if anderson gets by thales then move up to lhw and fight one fight while the winners of hendo/bisping and maia/marquart fight each other for the number 1 spot.

by cobymac on Mar 26, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jim your the one who is coming across as insaine, why is Silva regarded by pretty much everyone as the best pound for pound fighter in the world you’re in the minority buddy. Silva would destroy fedor if it stayed standing fedors striking is pathetic compared to silva’s, andersons striking is heads and shoulders above ANYONE in MMA period.

by nathan on Mar 27, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry I forgot to add andersons striking is heads and shoulders above ANYONE in MMA period!!!!!!!!!!!!! JIM!!!!!!! ;P

by nathan on Mar 27, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah Fedor has a lot of trouble with the world’s best strikers – just like he did with …. Arlovski, Sylvia, Cro-Cop (in his prime), Semmy Schiltz (3 x K1 champion), and Mark Hunt (K1 Champion) … I think Fedor has striking covered nathan.

by DownUnder on Mar 27, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nathen.. being regarded as the best Pound for pound fighter in the world does not mean they would kick ass on anybody in mma including all wt. classes!!!!
It simply means hypithecically if all (fighters) were the “same” weight he would be the best!
A top hvy weight will always beat a top middle weight! come on Nathen… frank mir said resently he thinks m. torres is the best pound for pound fighter in the world!! So I guess that means Mir would pick Torres to beat Fedor!!

by jim on Mar 27, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nathen…. Best pound for pound simply means, hypitheticlly if all fighters were at the same weight… Silva would be the best.. F.Mir just said he thought M.Torres is the best pound for pound fighter…. so your thinking Mir would pick Torres over Fedor!!!

by jim on Mar 27, 2009 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the best hvy. wt. in the world (Fedor) again would crush Silva!!! do you think silva’s punches are going to effect a 235lb hvy wt. like they do guys in his own wt. class. not to mention when they clinch… I’d bet the house silva go’s down so fast you wont be able to blink!
the rest is history! that fight would end within the 1st round!! and thats stretching it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by jim on Mar 27, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fedor is great, Silva is great. GSP is great/good,if he moved up in weight class wouldn’t be able to hang. Fedor has fought some UFC has-beens lately…does not take away from his greatness (he really needs to get to the BIG-SHOW!!!) Silva could possibly dominate 185 & 205 (look how he finished Henderson,who went 5 with Rampage) Pound for Pound Silva is the man, even though Fedor would probably win a fight between them. Silva can get easily taken down by Fedor and probably would not be too successful off of his back. Fedor has excellent striking, Silva is better. Anyway fans want to see match. You guys and your non-objective fight analysis…lol

PS

Anderson clearly says someone Heavier would have a better chance…. but not really the two he named.

by BigD on Mar 27, 2009 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fedor is great, Silva is great. GSP is great/good,if he moved up in weight class wouldn’t be able to hang. Fedor has fought some UFC has-beens lately…does not take away from his greatness (he really needs to get to the BIG-SHOW!!!) Silva could possibly dominate 185 & 205 (look how he finished Henderson,who went 5 with Rampage) Pound for Pound Silva is the man, even though Fedor would probably win a fight between them. Silva can get easily taken down by Fedor and probably would not be too successful off of his back. Fedor has excellent striking, Silva is better. Anyway fans want to see match. You guys and your non-objective fight analysis…lol

PS
Anderson clearly says others would have a better chance against Fedor than he would….

by BigD on Mar 27, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My shout for p4p has to be anderson closely followed by fedor. My reasons for this are quite simple

1. Fedors looked a little vurnerable throughout certain fights and that tells me hes not as strong as were led to believe.
2. Anderson has pretty much dismantled everyone in his path.
3. If they did fight at the same weight id have no worries about anderson taking the fight, however fedor has pulled himself out of holes due to having a good chin, powerful hands and nice bjj. Anderson on the other hand is elusive, powerful and elegant, and has a pretty solid bjj game also.

Just my opinion!!

by mo on Mar 27, 2009 1:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree BigD, I was just trying to shed a little light what best pound for pound fighter means.

I have say I do believe Maia would get Silva on the ground and submit him!

by jim on Mar 27, 2009 3:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d love to silva fight Luis Cane at 205… That would be a brawl!

by jim on Mar 27, 2009 3:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Some of your guys are dreaming thinking that a match up with Silva and Fedor will happen, Its not! Its basic common sense just like manny pacman will never fight Bernard Hopkins. Anderson has 4 fights left after Leites. I dont want to see a rematch with Marquardt, Hendo, Cote or any other past victims.
Heres my pick for end of his career.I really dont care to see Anderson at LHW unless he gets a direct pass from Dana to fight for the belt, you know just like weenie BJ penn did with GSP. Or unless he is going to fight a true top 3 LHW. I would love to see Anderson destroy Rashad,Forrest and Rampage.

Silva vs Maia
Silva vs Bisping
Silva vs Okami
Silva vs Wanderlia@185 pending that Wandy has at least 2 good KO’s in that division.

by danny_c on Mar 27, 2009 9:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree and disagree with most of the people on here. If Anderson Silva moved up to HW, then he would lose a lot of agility and speed. So he would prob lose. On the other hand, if Fedor would fight at 185 he would lose a lot of his strength and power, and therefore he would lose. That’s why P4P is so misleading, when you change weight classes you are not going to be the same fighter every time. You will lose and gain different attributes. P4P discussions are a waste!

by GenuineRevelation on Mar 27, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1.SILVA VS VITOR BELFORT

2.SILVA VS MICHAEL BISPING

3.SILVA VS GEORGES RUSH ST.PIERRE

4.SILVA VS 205 CHAMPION

ENOUGH SAID ABOUT (FEDOR) HAS AN ENTIRE DIVISION TO CLEAN OUT FIRST RANDY COUTURE, BROCK LESNAR, FRANK MIR,CARWYN,GONZAGA. Before he gets a crack at ANDERSON SILVA>

by Cory on Mar 27, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fedor has to clean out Gonzaga? Didn’t Carwin do that? Fedor has cleaned things out. The Randy match is a legends match so it would be great to happen but doesn’t need to happen. Brock is the new big deal so it would be an interesting matchup but obviously doesn’t have the skill set to hang with Fedor, just physical advantages. It is only slightly intriguing to see how Mir’s ground game matches up but don’t think his performance against Nog is a good measuring stick. Carwin in no way deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence with….so I won’t.

by PJJ on Mar 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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