Well, it isn’t the New Years show at UFC 125 as most expected, but it’s a championship fight none-the-less.
Vitor Belfort recently announced via his twitter account that he is expecting to face Anderson Silva for the middleweight title, on Super Bowl weekend, for UFC 127 on February 5.
The event is expected to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, though no venue has been tapped yet for the event.
Just a few hours ago, “The Phenom” and former UFC light heavyweight champion made it known to the public of his title bout with champion Anderson Silva, stating “Hey guys look like I will be fighting on (February) on superbowl week”, said the Brazilian.
No other bouts have been rumored for the event as of yet, but the 185-pound match up is expected to be the main event of the evening.
Originally rumored for the January card in Las Vegas, which will feature a lightweight title bout pitting wrestlers Frankie Edgar (champion) against top contender Gray Maynard, however the change should come as no surprise. Prior to his bout with former top contender Chael Sonnen, who was recently believed to have been linked to steroids post-UFC 117, “The Spider” suffered rib injuries which he is now recuperating from.
The champion is healing up correctly at home in Brazil, where he will begin his training regime once his body is back in full form.
Belfort, mean while was pulled out of a number one contenders bout with Yushin Okami for the Spike TV live broadcast event for UFC 122, when Sonnen was found to have come in positive for Steroids, sidelining the Team Quest fighter for one full year since he will be serving his suspension.
Vitor was originally granted his shot at the title after a knockout victory over Rich Franklin back UFC 103 in September of last year, however pulled out of a scheduled UFC 112 meeting in April of this year when he had a shoulder injury. Now fully recuperated, Belfort will be waiting for Silva to be on the mend before the two explosive strikers meet, come February 5.
So, MMA peeps, what do you think of the timing of the card? It was originally believed that Silva-Belfort was to help generate numbers for the Maynard-Edgar fight in January, since no one believes that that particular fight can rightfully carry a Pay-Per-View. Sound off in the comments section below.
UFC 109: Anderson Silva Versus Vitor Belfort Title Fight Agreed To
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That’s it go Vitor I want to c u on top once again !! Good luck ..
E isso ai vai Vitor quero ver vc no topo novamente !! Via sorte..
@David Wilson
Well, these two fighters – especially Maynard are incredibly boring to watch. Maynard hasn’t finished one of his fights, or at least most of them have gone to a decision. Face it, we watch the ufc to see gladiators give it there all and finish or die trying. Not to watch a karate type point system.
David Wilson are you joking?!?!?
Obviously u havnt been watching ufc since way
back when, if u think a vitor title fight equally
worth a gray Maynard title fight. No way son.
That’s ridiculous talk, u must have written that drunk
Vitor is re dedicated and re focused and i truley beleive you will see the very best Vitor we have ever seen! I don not see Anderson being able to stop him from finishing as he did Sonnen. Vitor is twice the striker Sonnen is with more speed. Vitor also may be the greatetst or atleast one of the greatest of all times! I think Vitor does not get the respect he deserves but i think it will be known very soon, he is one of the greatest fighters to ever step in the octagon and once again be the champion… Stop calling Vitor old he was knocking out the best when he was 18. MOst guys in the sport are older then Vitor.. Anderson is a great fighter and the dealdiest all around stiker ever i just think the speed strength and both having jui jitsu backrounds makes Vitor a Nightmare for Silva.
Who is going to fight ufc 126?
I dont see why Anderson has to be on the card with frankie and gray. They are just as good as silva. And yes the lightweight match should be a main event on a PPV. Just because they go for points? that dont make them PPV status? then why put them in a top ten spot of lightweights? I garuntee just as many ppl want to see the lightweight match. Ufc 125 will be just as packed as 127. Its not always about finishing a fight. Its about WINNING the fight!