Belfort has historically not matched up well with wrestlers. Striking wise, Belfort should have the speed, power, and technique advantage. Grappling should even out, although I might give a slight edge to Belfort.
What worked out so well for Weidman in his fight with Machida was his pressure. Pressuring Machida and getting close to him in the first 3 rounds. Once Machida became the aggressor in the later rounds, Machida did much better. I'm not sure Weidman will be able to handle the pressure Belfort brings in the first two rounds. Not to mention, Weidman hasn't faced anyone with the power of Belfort.
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Quote Originally Posted by sawman:
What's your take on Belfort?
Belfort has historically not matched up well with wrestlers. Striking wise, Belfort should have the speed, power, and technique advantage. Grappling should even out, although I might give a slight edge to Belfort.
What worked out so well for Weidman in his fight with Machida was his pressure. Pressuring Machida and getting close to him in the first 3 rounds. Once Machida became the aggressor in the later rounds, Machida did much better. I'm not sure Weidman will be able to handle the pressure Belfort brings in the first two rounds. Not to mention, Weidman hasn't faced anyone with the power of Belfort.
Quote Originally Posted by sWhat's your take on Belfort? [/Quote:
Belfort has historically not matched up well with wrestlers. Striking wise, Belfort should have the speed, power, and technique advantage. Grappling should even out, although I might give a slight edge to Belfort. What worked out so well for Weidman in his fight with Machida was his pressure. Pressuring Machida and getting close to him in the first 3 rounds. Once Machida became the aggressor in the later rounds, Machida did much better. I'm not sure Weidman will be able to handle the pressure Belfort brings in the first two rounds. Not to mention, Weidman hasn't faced anyone with the power of Belfort.
Power of Belfort? Yeah TRT Belfort. It's a leap of faith to assume anything resembling that guy is entering the cage.
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Quote Originally Posted by str8edgejedi:
Quote Originally Posted by sWhat's your take on Belfort? [/Quote:
Belfort has historically not matched up well with wrestlers. Striking wise, Belfort should have the speed, power, and technique advantage. Grappling should even out, although I might give a slight edge to Belfort. What worked out so well for Weidman in his fight with Machida was his pressure. Pressuring Machida and getting close to him in the first 3 rounds. Once Machida became the aggressor in the later rounds, Machida did much better. I'm not sure Weidman will be able to handle the pressure Belfort brings in the first two rounds. Not to mention, Weidman hasn't faced anyone with the power of Belfort.
Power of Belfort? Yeah TRT Belfort. It's a leap of faith to assume anything resembling that guy is entering the cage.
Belfort has historically not matched up well with wrestlers. Striking wise, Belfort should have the speed, power, and technique advantage. Grappling should even out, although I might give a slight edge to Belfort. What worked out so well for Weidman in his fight with Machida was his pressure. Pressuring Machida and getting close to him in the first 3 rounds. Once Machida became the aggressor in the later rounds, Machida did much better. I'm not sure Weidman will be able to handle the pressure Belfort brings in the first two rounds. Not to mention, Weidman hasn't faced anyone with the power of Belfort.
Power of Belfort? Yeah TRT Belfort. It's a leap of faith to assume anything resembling that guy is entering the cage.
Weidman's wrestling and ju-jitsu is superior, I'd give the grappling edge to Weidman.
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Quote Originally Posted by rzagza:
Belfort has historically not matched up well with wrestlers. Striking wise, Belfort should have the speed, power, and technique advantage. Grappling should even out, although I might give a slight edge to Belfort. What worked out so well for Weidman in his fight with Machida was his pressure. Pressuring Machida and getting close to him in the first 3 rounds. Once Machida became the aggressor in the later rounds, Machida did much better. I'm not sure Weidman will be able to handle the pressure Belfort brings in the first two rounds. Not to mention, Weidman hasn't faced anyone with the power of Belfort.
Power of Belfort? Yeah TRT Belfort. It's a leap of faith to assume anything resembling that guy is entering the cage.
Weidman's wrestling and ju-jitsu is superior, I'd give the grappling edge to Weidman.
Weidman is no Cain Velasquez. won one fight because Anderson Silva was too cocky, won the other because Silva broke his leg. Went the full 5 rounds vs Machida.
Take the +100 on over 2.5 rounds. Weidman is not THAT good (but will win).
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Weidman is no Cain Velasquez. won one fight because Anderson Silva was too cocky, won the other because Silva broke his leg. Went the full 5 rounds vs Machida.
Take the +100 on over 2.5 rounds. Weidman is not THAT good (but will win).
Weidman's boring and can only defend his title vs all the old guys in Middleweight. Guy's overrated.
All the guys in that division in the top 15 are over 30 genius!!! Besides Rockhold and Mousasi, everybody else mid 30's.So he gets by Belfort and Rockhold ole Chris will hold the belt for a long time!!!!
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Quote Originally Posted by ih8nits:
Weidman's boring and can only defend his title vs all the old guys in Middleweight. Guy's overrated.
All the guys in that division in the top 15 are over 30 genius!!! Besides Rockhold and Mousasi, everybody else mid 30's.So he gets by Belfort and Rockhold ole Chris will hold the belt for a long time!!!!
Weidman is no Cain Velasquez. won one fight because Anderson Silva was too cocky, won the other because Silva broke his leg. Went the full 5 rounds vs Machida.
Take the +100 on over 2.5 rounds. Weidman is not THAT good (but will win).
Weidman clearly won every round contested against Silva. What are you talking about? Sure, Silva was showboating and got caught but he was also clearly losing the fight before it happened.
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Quote Originally Posted by ih8nits:
Weidman is no Cain Velasquez. won one fight because Anderson Silva was too cocky, won the other because Silva broke his leg. Went the full 5 rounds vs Machida.
Take the +100 on over 2.5 rounds. Weidman is not THAT good (but will win).
Weidman clearly won every round contested against Silva. What are you talking about? Sure, Silva was showboating and got caught but he was also clearly losing the fight before it happened.
I think Weidman gets it done early. Vitor did not look good at the weigh-in and Weidman's been sounding VERYconfident all week that he'll finish him within 2 rounds. Good luck jedi, your parlay style is strange but hope you get back in the win column
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I think Weidman gets it done early. Vitor did not look good at the weigh-in and Weidman's been sounding VERYconfident all week that he'll finish him within 2 rounds. Good luck jedi, your parlay style is strange but hope you get back in the win column
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