UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen August 7, 2010 Fight Thread

[dallaskd]

He'll get a rematch or they'll do the GSP fight.. Dana should do GSP and Silva or Chael and Silva 2. GSP i guarantee you is now chomping at the bit to fight this guy. He can't stop Sonnens shot, he won't be able to stop GSP's

And GSP has great JJ..

Sonnen is 4 inches taller and a much bigger man than GSP. I want to see Silva vs Vitor and GSP vs Kos before i decide. When is Fitch's rematch vs St. Pierre now?

[ace3g]

I wonder what Dana was saying to Silva when he was handing him the belt after the fight

[dbreiden83080]

Funny thing is i would have to pick Silva in the rematch.. Sonnen just gets caught in dumb ass ..

[EmptyMan]

lmao @ that video

I'm not into laying on the ground under another dude with my legs spread, I'm a Republican...we don't do that.


Epic Sonnen Line.

[dbreiden83080]

Sonnen is 4 inches taller and a much bigger man than GSP. I want to see Silva vs Vitor and GSP vs Kos before i decide. When is Fitch's rematch vs St. Pierre now?

He is about 3 inches taller but GSP has a 76 inch reach. He is also a better athlete than Chael with way better submissions..

[dbreiden83080]

When is Fitch's rematch vs St. Pierre now?

Probably never

who the wants to see that one sided beating again??

[Stringer_Bell]

Sonnen is 4 inches taller and a much bigger man than GSP. I want to see Silva vs Vitor and GSP vs Kos before i decide. When is Fitch's rematch vs St. Pierre now?

Vitor vs Silva is not appealing to me, despite his age Silva can still strike and unless Vitor has Big Country's chin there's no way it gets into Championship Rounds because Vitor will stand and bang. I'll sig bet anyone that thinks Vitor will win if he fights Silva next, Silva wins handily despite this performance.

[dbreiden83080]

Vitor vs Silva is not appealing to me, despite his age Silva can still strike and unless Vitor has Big Country's chin there's no way it gets into Championship Rounds because Vitor will stand and bang. I'll sig bet anyone that thinks Vitor will win if he fights Silva next, Silva wins handily despite this performance.

I agree Vitor loses..

And What has Vitor done to deserve a crack at the belt. He beat Rich and then got hurt and had a huge layoff.. So what?

Sonnen should get another immediate crack here.. I'd love to see the GSP fight but he is busy with TUF..

[ace3g]

This is the type of fight I wanted from Silva either a tough 5 rounder win or loss, either way his ego has come back to earth.

I've always respected as him as a fighter, and it seemed right when I got really interested in MMA he started all this dance and dash stuff in the ring.

This is what I hope doesn't happen to Jon "Bones" Jones, I like fighters with those unorthodox styles but who are still technically sound

[dbreiden83080]

Dana supposedly said rematch at the presser..

[dallaskd]

This is the type of fight I wanted from Silva either a tough 5 rounder win or loss, either way his ego has come back to earth.

I've always respected as him as a fighter, and it seemed right when I got really interested in MMA he started all this dance and dash stuff in the ring.

This is what I hope doesn't happen to Jon "Bones" Jones, I like fighters with those unorthodox styles but who are still technically sound

Difference between Jones and Silva..

Jones is a far better wrestler than Anderson and doesnt get taken down, although.. no way Jones finishes the fight like that because his JJ game isnt near Silvas.

[dbreiden83080]

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[dallaskd]

Dana supposedly said rematch at the presser..

where is the live presser at?

[Stringer_Bell]

This is what I hope doesn't happen to Jon "Bones" Jones, I like fighters with those unorthodox styles but who are still technically sound

Bones is in good hands, I don't think we have to worry about him pulling any bull . Plus, his division has better figthers. It's taken 11 matches for Silva to be dominated, so he probably acted up because he got y and didn't think anyone out there could touch him. And now, he's been touched.

[Stringer_Bell]

Dana's putting Alves at MW, damn weight cuts....

[tlongII]

Silva would beat the out of GSP. Sonnen has the perfect style to beat him. It's just too bad he got caught. I think he can take him in a rematch.

[dallaskd]

Ive been a Sonnen hater for about 5 years now and tonight I almost gained respect for him. I just still cant believe he tried to pull the "I didnt tap card". Hate Silva all you want.. but thats a pure move and this isnt the first time..

[dbreiden83080]

Dana's putting Alves at MW, damn weight cuts....

You knew Alves was losing as he walked to the ring.. Not only was his body language bad but his corner was looking all depressed. He had nothing for that fight.. I should have gone with my impression to change my pick because of the weight cut..

[dbreiden83080]

Ive been a Sonnen hater for about 5 years now and tonight I almost gained respect for him. I just still cant believe he tried to pull the "I didnt tap card". Hate Silva all you want.. but thats a pure move and this isnt the first time..

HE said he lost at the post fight

So he accepted it..

[MannyIsGod]

Alves looked HORRIBLE. I mean dude looked like he was sick as or something.

[dbreiden83080]

Silva would beat the out of GSP. Sonnen has the perfect style to beat him

You've never watched GSP fight if you think this..

Are you kidding me??? GSP has the best wrestling in the sport , is the best athlete and has great subs..

[MannyIsGod]

HE said he lost at the post fight

So he accepted it..

Yeah but still. Thats a pure move to pull. We're lucky the ref got it right. Can you imagine if Sonnen gets away with that ?

[ace3g]

As much as that is a move, I've seen other fighters do the same thing on tap outs and when refs think a guy is out and he may or may not be out; Silva on the other hand just won a great come back fight in the 5th round and pulls the rib card.

Both guys made some bad decisions

[dbreiden83080]

Alves looked HORRIBLE. I mean dude looked like he was sick as or something.

He cut like 35 pounds..

Enough is enough Silva..

[Stringer_Bell]

Ive been a Sonnen hater for about 5 years now and tonight I almost gained respect for him. I just still cant believe he tried to pull the "I didnt tap card". Hate Silva all you want.. but thats a pure move and this isnt the first time..

Big deal, he took it like a man when the decision was announced. I'd rather support a guy like Sonnen that will engage his opponent for 5 rounds than quit on the fight AND the audience midway through the match so he can dance and yell.