Vitor Belfort signed for UFC 103 to fight Rich Franklin in Dallas Sept. 19
by Jesse Holland on Jul 31, 2009 2:19 PM EDT
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Dana White confirmed today that Vitor Belfort (18-8) has been acquired from the fallout of Affliction MMA and will replace Dan Henderson against Rich Franklin (25-4) in the main event of UFC 103 from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 19.
White cited fan apathy towards the original main event between Franklin and Henderson as a catalyst for the change. "The Phenom" has agreed to meet "Ace" at a catchweight of 195 pounds -- despite rejecting a recent Affliction fight against Gegard Mousasi because it was outside of his new home at 185-pounds.
Dan Henderson will now be granted a rematch with Anderson Silva with a timetable pending the results of "The Spider's" Aug. 8 fight against Forrest Griffin.
Company president Dana White made a surprise announcement during "Inside the Octagon" back on June 20 that he was interested in bringing Vitor back under contract to possibly face Anderson Silva.
It was a bit strange because Belfort was booked to battle Sengoku Middleweight Grand Prix winner Jorge Santiago at Affliction 3: "Trilogy" on Aug.1, 2009, but White seemed confident that the Brazilian would return to the eight-sided cage for a third tour of duty after he satisfied his commitment to the "tee-shirt guys."
That commitment ended sooner rather than later.
Belfort has indeed looked fantastic since he made the decision to shed 20 more pounds and compete at 185 pounds.
He iced Terry Martin in the second round at Affliction: "Banned" with a nice combination that was set up by a flying knee. He followed up that performance at "Day of Reckoning," pulverizing Matt Lindland with a brutal first round blitzkrieg, landing six of seven strikes en route to a scary-looking knockout.
Whether or not a move back up in weight will affect that recent success remains to be seen -- though he may have little margin for error against the former middleweight champ.
Franklin scored a big win over the always dangerous Wanderlei Silva at UFC 99: "The Comeback" via unanimous decision back in June at a catchweight of 195 pounds. It was the third win in the last four attempts for the Cincinnati, Ohio, native, solidifying his position as a serious, and capable, light heavyweight contender.
It's going to be a ridiculous main event between two established veterans -- don't even think about missing this one.
Recently confirmed for UFC 103 is the heavyweight tilt between former Pride FC superstar Mirko Cro Cop and surging heavyweight prospect Junior Dos Santos. In addition, Martin Kampmann and Mike Swick will collide to determine the number one contender for Georges St. Pierre’s 170-pound title.
For the latest UFC 103 fight card click here.
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what weight is it gonna b at, i hope they stop doing this, they moved him up so he wud stop hurting middleweights chances of a shot and yet thats wat hes doing all the time, but i do lov this fight but who will i root for??
by guyverbob on Jul 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I’ll buy tickets and make the drive from houston for this one
by tylerS on Jul 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ive already got tickets and will be heading that way from Houston on friday to watch the weigh in’s
by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Jul 31, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE MMA!!! Last couple weeks have been unparalleled in news…
by McArthur on Jul 31, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And unparalleled in disappointment too. Until today.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its been a roller coaster…Ever since 100 with Brocks antics, the revolving door of title fights in Strikeforce, Affliction and Fedor and now all this…jeez, I’m over stimulated
by McArthur on Jul 31, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont know if I would pick Vitor via KO though. When was the last time franklin was ko’d? A. Silva tko’d him twice, but the guy does have a chin. Anything can happen though!
by tylerS on Jul 31, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, obviously Vitor never really had a problem fighting at LHW like he claimed. It was a case of not wanting to risk a loss against a dangerous but as of yet low-profile (in NA) fighter in Mousasi. Thompkins basically admitted it in an interview a few weeks ago.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, obviously Vitor never really had a problem fighting at LHW like he claimed. It was a case of not wanting to risk a loss against a dangerous but as of yet low-profile (in NA) fighter in Mousasi. Thompkins basically admitted it in an interview a few weeks ago.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats bullshit that is\ts at Middleweight.
by belfort_fan on Jul 31, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A roller coaster indeed. I was just about to ask for a ‘break’ in our relationship, I can’t take all this drama!
by DSmith on Jul 31, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D, you saying you want to start seeing other people?
:-(
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a great match up. Should be an insane stand up bout. Actually more exciting than Hendo vs Belfort.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 31, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
103 has gone from an OK card to an I-can’t-F*cking-wait card.
Rich Franklin is my favorite fighter (equal with Fedor) and this is the kind fight he needs. Belfort is one dangerous mofo and win or lose, this is good for Franklin, fighting top level competition.
YEAH!
(Ending with a “yeah” makes it all the more better. You should try it.)
YEAH!
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo-Belfort 2 at middleweight would be insane.
by belfort_fan on Jul 31, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWEET! NO ONE WANTED TO SEE HENDO V FRANKLIN.
Cool match up.
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 31, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so stoked for this fight. They took a terrible match up of Hendo Franklin 2 which would have had no real winner in the fight and hooked Franklin up with a solid opponent. Vitor is going to rough Franklin up quite a bit in this fight but I have to give it to Ace in the end.
by Cogito Ergo Sum on Jul 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad this happened. If I had to watch Hendo v. Rich again I would be pissed. Keep your fingers crossed for me guys, my girlfriend is due on the 14th and I am only allowed to go to this if she gives birth before the 16th…
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 31, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta give it to Vitor. He has been looking great lately, and Im hoping he gets some wins at middle weight and fights Anderson. Even if Anderson loses to Dan, I want to see that fight. Go Hendo!
by Bluepit on Jul 31, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and Hendo really deserves the next crack at Silva and I’m glad he’s getting it. Plus Franklin vs Vitor is more intriguing than Hendo Franklin 2 any way. Good news.
by DB on Jul 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way… Rich is too methodical. This will be a sick fight though
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vitor’s ideal fighting weight is 185. I’m stoked that he’s back in the UFC but he’ll do the most damage at MW.
Rich by UD.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This fight will be much better to go head to head with Mayweather. THE RETURN OF VITOR BELFORT! This is going to be a sick stand up fight! Then we got Cro-Cop/Dos Santos, Kos/Trigg, then the Tyson Griffin fight should be exciting like most of his fights are. This card just shaped up with that main event.
by RyanHobbs on Jul 31, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget the Swick/Kampmann #1 contender’s match, Ryan.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY F*CKING GOD!!!!!!!!!!! This is great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by belfort_fan on Jul 31, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I knew you’d be stoked. This is a tough one to call, eh? Belfort’s speed versus Rich’s smarts.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah man. I just wish it was at middleweight. Yeah it is very tough to call, I hate to say it but i think Franklin might take at 205. everyone knows ill be rooting for Vitor though.
by belfort_fan on Jul 31, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vitor needs to win – so atleast we have 2 more guys left to challenge silva – hendo and the phenom!
by Randy for Couture on Jul 31, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kick ass but I wonder how Franklin feels about this.
by Edgecrusher71 on Jul 31, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a great fight. It has to be at 195, right?
by BNF on Jul 31, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
205 buddy…in terms of weight classes the fight really doesn’t make sense but who is going to complain about this? Not this guy.
by McArthur on Jul 31, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m much more excited to see this match up instead of Franklin/Hendo 2.
by jake on Jul 31, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana said he heard the fan complaining about that much up and decided to change it up
by Fokman on Jul 31, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think i may had helped alittle too..
by guyverbob on Jul 31, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, riding my successful coat tails, M-1 wannabees.
by marshal on Jul 31, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys.. I didn’t want my first live UFC event to be shitty.
by Sp00ner1234 on Jul 31, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SpOOner1234 where you located at
by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Jul 31, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sp00ner, this will be my first LIVE UFC event as well…and I was worried that it would blow but I have to say I want to check this one out.
First UFC event in my backyard….I gotta do this!!
by TheSaint on Jul 31, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another tough challenge for the math teacher. Go Rich and get rich!
by WereGonnaGoToTheDeath on Jul 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn I hate rooting against Rich Franklin but they keep putting him in these damn match ups and I can’t help myself. ARGH!! W… WA…. WAAOUU
WAR VITOR!
Sorry Rich, I’m a fan too :(
by O damn he got caught on Jul 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it’s hard to root against Rich but I want to see Vitor get a crack at Anderson really bad. I hope if he wins then maybe a shot against Hendo or Wandy and then maybe a shot at the title.
by Buster Bluth on Jul 31, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will never root against Rich, even if he’s fighting me!
by PW on Jul 31, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same. I could never root against Rich either.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELL YA THIS IS MORE LIKE IT! & TITO VS. MARK COLEMAN???HENDOG NEXT TITLE SHOT!
by d*locc on Jul 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a sick ass fight. Much better then Hendo/Rich 2. I think Tito is coming back too to fight Brock Lesner. Anyone else hear about that? He’s supposed to challenge Brock Lesner in the biggest head in MMA contest.
by MMA ANALYST on Jul 31, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana cares about making money. Which just so happens to go hand-in-hand with pleasing fans. Try not to allow your naivety to confuse the two.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Indeed, JJ. Although it’s the same kind of thing as fighters (like Tito) saying, “We do it for the fans.” Of course they consider it, but it’s not the number one reason they fight.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And nor should it be. In my opinion, Dana has more responsibility to the fans, but within reason of course. As I’ve said before, it’s a given that he’s trying to make money, but not so much that what the fans want isn’t a factor. It’s equivalent to having excellent customer service.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m usually not so keen on following a mainstream entity, whatever it may be, but the UFC is the best promotion and has the best service. It has the best fighters, the best events, and the best “customer service” in regard to putting on the fights we want to see and propagating MMA the right way.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was a slap in the face for Marquardt and Maia, but i think mostly for Marquardt.
The guy has racked up FOUR straight wins after his loss to Silva, thats FOUR (4) which will soon be FIVE (5) after he beats Maia, and Hendo gets another shot with only 3 wins? Please…
Marquardt keeps getting screwed, id be pissed off if i was him.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, that is TWO (2) straight wins. He lost to Thales, remember?
by BNF on Jul 31, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.. and look at Hendo’s last win, KO’d Bisping in devistating fashion; I think that definitly swayed the decision on who gets the next title shot.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 31, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus, it was the highlight of the night, on an otherwise decent night of fights, on the biggest selling PPV of all time. The fans and Dana know he deserves it. Not to mention he is the only guy to win a round agaisn’t Anderson since he has been in the UFC.
by BNF on Jul 31, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo made it to the second round with silva and won a round marquart got koed
by Tower on Jul 31, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catch weight fight doesn’t make sense since Belfort didn’t wanna do that against Mousasi.
by Brandon on Jul 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I truly think Belfort is scared of Mousasi is the reason for turing down the fight had nothing to do with weight. I hope Franklin ko him
by TKO on Jul 31, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Franklin wins this fight he should not be that far off for a title shot at 205. So good fight for Rich. I love this match up so much better cause it makes sense.
by P.Flo on Jul 31, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If it was at 185 I think vitor takes it hands down but I don’t know about at 205
by Tower on Jul 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? Vitor is walking around pretty big right now. Might not be as fast at 205, but I really think his mind is in fight mode now. He really seems to come out guns blazing now. And lately it seems like Rich is hesitant when he is getting stalked in the cage. But who knows, Rich is diff no slouch.
by dawsafex72 on Jul 31, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I’m just wondering how much speed vitor is gonna lose but defenitly gonna be a kick ass fight
by Tower on Jul 31, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now let’s see about the Tito news. Maybe for 104?
by DF on Jul 31, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its joe silva that made the match up not dana, jdana is jsut the face and a cover not the man that does it all..
by guyverbob on Jul 31, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice Dana, Hendo vs Franklin 2 would not have sold as much as this fight. I feel sorry for Rich it seems every week for the last month he has a new opponent with all the rumors. Tito, hendo, and now finally vitor
by mr-fancypants on Jul 31, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Franklin will win.
Hendo will lose to silva again.
vitor’s not going anywhere.
trigg’s not going anywhere.
yawn.
by spitforce on Jul 31, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i am so happy man …very very good news..ufc is here to stay and to be only one , fedor is going pray dana to let him fight in the ufc in a year
by sernamma on Jul 31, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m so glad they listened to the fans, and called off that bullshit main event of Franklin v. Hendo. Dan gets his shot at Silva, and Franklin gets a tough, interesting fight at light heavy.
Woohoo!
by Miketsi on Jul 31, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UFC, without a doubt, the best MMA in the world. Consistantly putting on the best fights.
The UFC dont need Fedor.
by UK_Chris on Jul 31, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
consistantly? you can now go give dana a good blow.
by Lights Out on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, highlight what other promotion puts on great fights, from the best fighters, EVERY MONTH?
Go watch your M-1 in your local sports hall. Haha
Idiot.
by UK_Chris on Jul 31, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope D-Dubya just devotes the next few years of his life, to smashing M1 into the ground.
M1’s business plan was as follows. They weren’t a successful company, and didn’t want to fail. Instead of just using Fedor by a contract, they gave him 20% of the company, so the fat Russian would always be committed. Fedor isn’t that big of a draw, and there are no more interesting fights for him outside of the octagon.
I was one of the foolish people crossing my fingers for him to be in the UFC. I was let down again, and never care to here about him again. Go beat up freakshows.
As soon as Fedor loses, or retires, M1 will go out of biz faster than EliteXC after Kimbo.
by Miketsi on Jul 31, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Franklin in going to murder Belfort. I like the signing, but Belfort is in for a rude awakening. Beating Lindland and a nobody while with affliction doesnt make me look at Belfort any different. I wanted to see Frnaklin V. Sexyyama at 185!!!!
by Death Beard on Jul 31, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have rather seen wandi or bisping and rich facing a true fight at 205! Belfort wants to fight at185 and rich at 205 it’s just a bit wierd???
As for hendo I’m glad he’s getting another crack at the spider, makes for a good fight. Tito v bonnar I expect next and hopefully in the uk!!
by Mo on Jul 31, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a word you want to misspell. Right up there with ‘retarted’. That never gets old for me. Hilarious every time!
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Sexyyama can barely get past Belcher why in the hell would anyone wanna see Franklin destroy him at 185. That would be a waste of a match up
by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Jul 31, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s better than the Rich/Hendo rematch, but I really was looking forward to seeing Vitor fight at ’85 for a while.
Vitor/Silva at ’85 would be spectacular.
by introvert on Jul 31, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Put Matt Hughes or Jon Jones on this card and you got a good one, otherwise this should be free
by sam on Jul 31, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take Griffin/Franca and put it on the Ok City Fight Night Card 3 days earlier and put in Hughes or Jon Jones on this card
by sam on Jul 31, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this match up makes no sense whatsover
vitor has dedicated and resurected his career at mw now hes ganna go back to lhw where he was unwilling to go just recently
in my opinion it woould have made much more sense to
A) give vitor an immediate shot to dethrone silva at 185 with his only chance his incredible hand speed
or
B) have the franklin/ vitor bout at a 195 catch wieght
I just think fans would be much more curios and fired up to see belfort vs silva instead of henderson/silva II
by dia mette on Jul 31, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally agree. I would imagine Vitor will drop back down after the fight win or lose. He’ll still get a shot at Silva eventually it’s only a matter of time, there isnt much standing in his way at MW.
by ~Savage~ on Jul 31, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless he loses to Rich.
Wouldn’t it seem kind of stupid to have this fight, then have the loser fight the MW champ after the guy who already lost twice to the MW champ…beat him?
Make sense? lol
by introvert on Jul 31, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s a bit unfair.
Tito got coleman
And vitor got Rich
Vitor should fight someone on a lower level så he can really get in…
by sean Sherk on Jul 31, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not give Rich – Coleman and have Tito fight his way back into the UFC rankings by fighting Vitor. He already has a win over him right?
Although there is the one problem Tito would have…
Vitor would knock his FOCKING block off quicktime.
I Fear for Franklin in this one and I’m rooting for him. Vitor is a nightmare today.
by Big Zino on Jul 31, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally i see vitor knocking rich out, he is alot faster with his hands and wandy rocked rich, so my money is on vitor.
by vinrex7 on Jul 31, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t there a lot of talk that Vitor was willing to step up and fight Fedor? If he’s willing to fight at HW, why not against a really great fighter in Rich Franklin at LHW? I’d like Hendo vs Franklin 2, but Belfort vs Franklin is a lot more exciting. If Belfort wins, i think he should fight Maia for spot behind Hendo. If Belfort loses, he should fight Wandy, as both are looking to fight in MW and both would have a recent lost to Franklin. MW divison is starting to get exciting again, first Wandy is moving down (hasnt debuted yet) now they have Belfort. Still waiting to see Irvin debut in MW.
by jaime on Jul 31, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who gives a crap! Hopefully another/new fight will move into main event status. This is not what I want to see. And to think I was about to drop some cash driving to Dallas from Houston and buying this ticket, hotel, food, buze, and gas. This fight does not mean anything. Unless Vitor gets an immediate title shot following the win, and with the way things are going in the UFC it is more than likely. Sorry, but drunk and ranting. Have been waiting to see who was going to take Hendo’s spot after the fight was pulled off of UFC.com. Was hoping at least the return of Tito (would have accepted this, but not approved), but this? I come home and read this crap. F**K. Anyone agree? Again, thankful for the card as a whole, but ashamed of the main event.
Junior Dos Santos vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic
Martin Kampmann vs. Mike Swick
Efrain Escudero vs. Cole Miller
Josh Koscheck vs. Frank Trigg
Hermes Franca vs. Tyson Griffin
Sean Sherk vs. Gleison Tibau*
Tomasz Drwal vs. Drew McFedries
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Rob Emerson*
Jason Brilz vs. Eliot Marshall*
Should have had this undercard for the big one, UFC 100. Come one Dana, this is day one shit.
by Jonathan on Jul 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like a good card to me. Not sure what the problem is unless you want to see Lesnar or GSP in action. UFC keep all their really big fights for Vegas anyway. Vitor v Franklin is a pretty good main event IMO.
by MK on Jul 31, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To follow up to my last rant, Hendo is right where he should be. I considered it a slap in the face to have him KO Bisping and not get a title shot, when Bisping would have. The way I looked at the previous main event is Hendo/Franklin, both reaching the end of great careers. Why not have them fight again. The loser goes down in the rankings, a lesser opponent next time, and if it is a loss that can only mean that the doomed undercard would follow. Leading to the eventual end of the career/retirement. Meaning a release of a larger salary. Although if Franklin was to win (which I think he would not) it could set up the rubbermatch. Still not convinced that it could that large of an interest).
Again, drunk and ranting.
by Jonathan on Jul 31, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way, is the UFC ever coming back to Houston???? Pretty sure that UFC 69 sold more tickets that the Rolling Stones concert.
by Jonathan on Jul 31, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why is everyone so excited for vitor to have to fight 20lbs above where he is comfortable???
and then take on silva there/.????
let him goto the weight class he wants damnit
[although i also dont wanna see henderson franklin 2]
by danasmassiveego on Jul 31, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s still comfortable at 205. He’s fought at heavyweight before so it’s no less a problem for him as it is for Hendo.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s thick too. Even Rich said his own ideal weight is at 185. But that was when he was eyeing the MW title.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually after his fight with Wandy, he said 195 is perfect for him now.
by RockhardMMA on Aug 1, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I said, Rich said when he was eyeing the MW title that 185 suits him, of course he’s not even going to consider 185 for the time being because he’s not going anywhere there, my point is, in response to danasmassiveego, who was implying that Vitor is at a big disadvantage at 205, that Rich would have probably preferred to stay middleweight too except for the fact that he’s in limbo there because Silva/Franklin III isn’t going to happen anytime soon.
And Vitor has done well at 205 in the past. Yeah, there would be differences if they fought at 185, but both guys still do well at both weight classes.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even better now that it’s at 195. I can’t wait for this fight. Go Franklin. Word!
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 3:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not exited but he’ll do fine.
by belfort_fan on Jul 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not excited about this match-up? Not much of a Franklin fan?
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said i wasnt exited about Belfort fighting at 205 but it will be a 195. I am very exited about the matchup, its great. And yes im a huge Franklin fan, but read my name. you know who ill be rooting for.
by belfort_fan on Aug 1, 2009 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hehe, I know, that’s why I didn’t ask who you were rooting for. :)
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s thick too. Even Rich feels “more comfortable” at 185.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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