UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami II

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Featherweight Antonio Carvalho meets Yuri Alcantara at UFC 134 in Brazil http://bit.ly/ik6dEs

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Official Poster for the Card, first shown at the press conference today



Dana says Anderson is "the greatest mixed martial artist in history, period."

Some funny stuff from the press conference:

Dana just got asked why he brought UFC to Brasil-because of the best athletes, or the best girls with the "big ass"

Same guy tried to convince Dana to use one of the girls in the crowd as a ring girl

If Griffin wants a rematch against Silva for revenge. Griffin's response: "Pass."

Griffin is asked if he has any advice for Okami against Silva. "Whatever I did, don't do that!"

A Brazilian reporter's "question" to Anderson: "I know he beat you last time. You need to break him apart this time. Please." #UFC

Dana White: Chael Sonnen is nuts. (commenting on Chael talking about Brazil) #UFC

"I think we're the biggest sports franchise on earth." - Dana when asked if the UFC is worth 2 billion dollars.

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Dan Miller Steps in to Face Rousimar Palhares at UFC 134 in Brazil http://ht.ly/5ykba #MMA #UFC @AMAFightClub

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Injury forces Mike Swick out at UFC 134; replacement announcement expected shortly http://bit.ly/nLwC3e

[polandprzem]

Damn I was waiting for Swick to fight

[dbreiden83080]

If Griffin wants a rematch against Silva for revenge. Griffin's response: "Pass."

I know he is kinda kidding but still at that level of the game you don't hear those things ever.. Of course he can't beat Silva but still makes Forrest sound like he is content being a gate-keeper..

[dallaskd]

I know he is kinda kidding but still at that level of the game you don't hear those things ever.. Of course he can't beat Silva but still makes Forrest sound like he is content being a gate-keeper..

[dbreiden83080]

I have that saved to youtube

it's sad and funny.. Makes Forrest look like a 2nd rate fighter but funny..

[Sokoudjou]

Anderson talks fighting Jon Jones and GSP... and says BJ Penn is the best fighter in MMA today.

[The TroutBum]

B.J. Penn? Bwahahaha... That's almost as rich as, "Soak-a-Pooh will be the next UFC LHW Champion!"

[dallaskd]

Frankie Edgar is probably sitting there next to Anderson thinking, "ive beat Bj penn twice"

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Official Promo for UFC Rio shown last night during UFC 133

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Champ Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami (for middleweight le)
- Sonnen 2.0 ???? Improved his wrestling after losing to Sonnen, much stronger than the 1st time he fought Silva, and why not I've been making some "crazy" picks lately.
Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
- Big Forrest fan so this was easy
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub
- Schaub has a lot of momentum and Big Nog hasn't fought in a long time
Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson
He impressed me after his last UFC fight, that wicked spinning kick to end the 3rd round
Luiz Cane vs. Stanislav Nedkov

[The TroutBum]

Champ Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami - I think that butt Brazilian is going to win, but I simply can't pick Silva. I ing Hate Okami as well. A good old fashioned draw would be excellent. In fact... Pick changed:

Champ Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami - Draw.

Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua - Griffin is done. He has been for a while.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub - Minotauro was around and was awesome before this new breed of got Brazilians started popping up. I feel ok rooting for him. Shaub is the biggest tool in the shed. I hope he slips on the way to the octagon, falls on a gay mans package, gets AIDS, spends the rest of his life hanging around YMCA's and homeless shelters looking for young boys to blow.

Spencer Fisher vs. Thiago Tavares - This is a bad pick, but I like Fisher. Huge .

David Mitc vs. Paulo Thiago - I am a fan of cops. He's the Brazilian Chuck Norris, so I feel ok rooting for him too.

[desflood]

Forrest is done in mma, but it's not due to lack of skill or because he's an aging vet - it's simply because he doesn't enjoy it anymore. Used to be you could see in his eyes how much he loved fighting and now it's just a job to him. It is the same reason Rampage isn't the fighter he used to be. Rampage is physically stronger and I don't think he has the background of injuries Forrest does, so he'll last longer, but neither of them has the passion for it that they used to.

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Champ Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami (for middleweight le)
-I think he could wisely break Silva with wrestling and win, unless it's another quick shocking KO from Silva...hope not :-/
Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
-I don't know how this will help my predictions ranks but big Forrest fan...hopefully ring rust won't take effect...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub
- Nog is done, and I would like to see so young guys in top rankings...
Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson
-Impressive up and comer...
Luiz Cane vs. Stanislav Nedkov
-Don't know anything about Nedkov, and 'home field advantage' for Cane...im reaching on this one...

[dbreiden83080]

I have no idea who's winning Forrest/Shogun? Pick em fight..

[dbreiden83080]

Forrest is done in mma, but it's not due to lack of skill or because he's an aging vet - it's simply because he doesn't enjoy it anymore. Used to be you could see in his eyes how much he loved fighting and now it's just a job to him. It is the same reason Rampage isn't the fighter he used to be. Rampage is physically stronger and I don't think he has the background of injuries Forrest does, so he'll last longer, but neither of them has the passion for it that they used to.

Forrest seems to still be working hard, he's always had a great work ethic but i do think some of that youthful exuberance has been beaten out of him by Rashad and obviously Silva.. The highlight of his career was winning the belt over Page (I thought Page won) but as fast as he rose to the top he was chopped down.. So he might just be going through the motions more today.. But still working hard.. This fight might rejuvenate him some..

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Champ Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami (for middleweight le)
- Okami is very durable, and is probably the most compe ive size match-up for Silva at MW, but none of that matters because Okami chokes himself out in big fights. This ends in Okami's first ever submission loss in the 3rd round, but I do think Okami wins a round - for what its worth haha.
Forrest Griffin vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua
- Shogun knows how to fight in the Octagon, and he won't make the same mistakes as he did with Jones. He wants to win, and he gets the UD for sure.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub
- Schaub doesn't get the KO, but he survives to a UD and puts another legend's name in his W column.
Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson
- Pearson will make this more competive than it looks on paper, but Barboza has a lot of poise and quickness so I see this going to a UD.
Luiz Cane vs. Stanislav Nedkov
- Good slugfest to start out the card, dudes will keep throwing until someone goes down in the 2nd round. Reason I pick Cane is cuz its Nedkov's first fight in the UFC and its on Cane's home turf.

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[dbreiden83080]

Anderson Silva is without a doubt the most arrogant disingenuous -head in MMA.. Bowing to his opponents then break-dancing and yelling at them in the fight.. Speaks near perfect english but hates the media so he hides behind that s -bag Ed Soares.. Someone will beat him eventually and i'll throw a party when it happens..

[polandprzem]

Anderson Silva is without a doubt the most arrogant disingenuous -head in MMA.. Bowing to his opponents then break-dancing and yelling at them in the fight.. Speaks near perfect english but hates the media so he hides behind that s -bag Ed Soares.. Someone will beat him eventually and i'll throw a party when it happens..

I feel invited

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[dbreiden83080]

I feel invited

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