UFC Quick Quote: Fighting is everything to Thiago Silva
by Geno Mrosko on Dec 28, 2010 6:55 PM EST
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"I don't consider myself a violent person. A violent person to me is someone who fights or kills another person for something stupid without thinking of the repercussions of their actions. I have seen it and I don't want any part of it. Fighting in the Octagon to me is everything: two men in, one man out. Fighting is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenge between two men, and only the man who is stronger in all of these areas will win. I was meant for this because I'm fighting for my livelihood and my family, and I love the challenges this sport offers. It is unlike any other."
-- Thiago Silva speaks to Tapology about what it's like to get in the cage and go toe-to-toe with another man, and although 11 of his 14 career wins have come via knockout (some brutal), he doesn't consider himself to be a violent person. No, the Brazilian banger is just trying to challenge himself while making enough money to take care of his family. Right now, Brandon Vera is standing in the way of that. The two will hook-em-up at UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas in what could be a do or die situation for "The Truth." Who's hoping for plenty of (controlled) violence in this one?
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it’s odd that it’s the guy who does the cutthroat signal after every win who claims he’s not a violent person..
I’ve got Vera riding a decision on this one.
(1) Vera is more technical and has a more polished muay thai.
(2) Vera has a huge advantage in the wrestling department.
(3) Vera has better conditioning.
(4) Thiago had a longer lay-off, plus coming from a more serious injury, this will indeed affect his “riddum” coming into the fight.
The only knack on Vera’s game is his inability to pull the trigger and be aggressive, since his contract dispute. Imagine if Vera had Thiago’s aggressiveness and killer instinct, that is a bad mother effin dude!
You forgot one thing
Vera blows and never wins the big fight or even the sorta big fight. His best win is a ko over a non commited alcoholic mir ages ago.
non committed my ass.
his win is like everyone of his wins and like everyone of mir’s losses still up to this day.
"never as bad as they appear during their lowest points, never as good as they seem during their highest ones. the very best then must be not just talented but resilient, not just hungry but focused. their sport demands it."
mma guru is right.
Vera has all the tools to beat thiago but he’ll just sit up and stare at him for three rounds and give away the decision. I always feel bad for Kerry because she looks so sad trying to cheer him up. Gotta get tiring after a certain point.
BIG NOG for Life
One Step closer to Gleison Tibau @ 145
If the round is too close, it's 10-10, NOT flip a coin 10-9 or late takedown FTW.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Dec 29, 2010 2:29 AM EST up reply actions
Thiagos biggest win is against Jardine,
which really is not an amazing achievement. He went down pretty quickly from Machidas strikes, and gassed in no time against Rashad. He’s one the fighters that often comes to mind when fans talk about other fighters in different orgs, needing to fight in the UFC to prove themselves, because Thiago I believe, would not fare to well against quite a few of them. They are equal more or less, in the level of competition they have won and lost to, although Vera did beat Cotoure, but as with some, because of Veras all round rechnical skill, I am giving it to him.
you can't look at it that way.
the tell is to look at their losses, how many times they’ve lost, who they lose to.
"never as bad as they appear during their lowest points, never as good as they seem during their highest ones. the very best then must be not just talented but resilient, not just hungry but focused. their sport demands it."
also Vera LOST to Couture
He LOST to him in the cage, he LOST to him after 15 mins, its a LOSS on his record, and he LOST in the record books.
mondaymorningblackbelt.com"
by daniel worby on Dec 29, 2010 9:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
This fight is huge!
This fight probably has the most relevance of any fight on the card other than obviously the main event. Both men have lost two of their last three fights so whoever comes out on top in this one will avoid being that much closer to facing the axe.
I’m really hoping for a slugfest in this one, but I also expect like usual to be disappointed by the outcome.
hope Thiago beats down Vera and then Thiago can fight winner of Rich and Forrest
by phatmacjuggalo10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:07 PM EST reply actions
Thiago Silva is the man!!!
and potentially the coolest looking fighter imo. extremely charismatic and the throat slasher is classic.
"never as bad as they appear during their lowest points, never as good as they seem during their highest ones. the very best then must be not just talented but resilient, not just hungry but focused. their sport demands it."
Amen…i agree 100percent,even if Vera gets lucky and wins the ufc would b stupid to cut somebody like my boy Thiago
by phatmacjuggalo10 on Dec 28, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Its unfortunate for him and you,
that it takes more than looking cool and practising throat slashing in front of the mirror, to get you the win inside the octagan.
Silva is going to walk through vera with ease.
vera must be cut after this
by Lester The Pimp on Dec 28, 2010 7:31 PM EST reply actions
i feel you're right, and hope so
but as i’m often dissapointed when it comes to ufc cards, i fear vera my pull some fluke
"he's not the first cheater i've dealt with" - chael sonnen
by sir.tickleberry on Dec 28, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Thiago for sure!
hes better bjj and stand up.cut throat!! plus vera just stares at ppl and tries to get ud
God is too big for just one religion...
Vera
Some of the most smooth+fluid movement in the science of eight limbs, very purty. self-proclaimed fanboy of his movement, not so much him, he’s got the slides down and everything. but thiago is scary, love how he stomps that lead leg up and down, sorta the angry version of the technique—which he’s seemingly fully versed in…can’t wait!
We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us." - Charles Bukowski
War thiago!
Vera hadn’t looked impressive since he ko’d frank Mir back in the day. All he duz is talk crap how he’s guna hurt people yet me getvthe same crap every fight.
Dragged you down below
Down to the devils show
To be his guest forever
Peace of mind is less than never
Hate to twist your mind
But God ain't on your side
An old acquaintance severed
Burn the world your last endeavor
by d*locc on Dec 28, 2010 9:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
thiago by murder
veras gonna need another facial reconstruction after my boy thiagos done with him
"Your fucking out!!"- Kenny Powers
"MMM, sticky female bumholes"
thiago by violence!
"he's not the first cheater i've dealt with" - chael sonnen
by sir.tickleberry on Dec 28, 2010 9:47 PM EST reply actions
WAR VERA
Vera is better and technical everywhere skill wise. i just hope is also mentally prepared.
Other than that Vera will kick thiago’s legs of.
Edson Barboza and Charles Oliveira are gonna stir up the pot at 155!
by robinhorobson on Dec 29, 2010 8:14 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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