Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort, Henderson vs Marquardt UFC 108

[MaJudiH]

Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort, Henderson vs Marquardt UFC 108: Well, it appears as though No.1 title-contender (25-7-0) Dan Henderson will not get a second crack at UFC middleweight champion (25-4-0) Anderson Silva yet. Instead, UFC president Dana White told the LA Times that “The Spiderâ€￾ will be making his return to the Octagon on January 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada, against none other than Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Karateka, (18-8-0) Vitor Belfort at UFC 108.

The news comes as a surprise especially because everyone thought Hendo had earned the right to a rematch with Anderson Silva with his destruction of Michael Bisping at UFC 100. Instead, it appears that Henderson -- who’s riding a 3-fight win streak that includes wins over Rousimar Palhares, Rich Franklin, and “The Countâ€￾ -- will be taking on (32-8-2) Nate Marquardt at UFC 108 in January.

After a long layoff, Belfort made a successful return at UFC 103, when he knocked out Rich Franklin at 3:02 of the very first round. It was his first victory inside the Octagon since losing back-to-back fights to Randy Couture (TKO) at UFC 49 and Tito Ortiz (split decision) at UFC 51.

 

[MaZZacare]

Well isnt Henderson a free agent atm anyways? and i thought Silvia was geting elbow surgery

 

[MaJudiH]

Don't think so It was reported almost on all the websites.

 

[phantomgerald]

On the personal side of things, I think this is kinda unfair for Henderson. He's been on a roll and rightly deserves a title shot. Belfort wins 1 match and gets thrown in immediately? Henderson probably feels he got robbed.

On the business side of things though, I understand the decision. Henderson will be outmatched everytime he face Anderson Silva. THeir contrast in styles helps Silva and I don't think the rematch's outcome will be any different and I'm sure the PPV will not get as many buy rates. Anderson Silva really needs to meet a real challenger or the Middleweight class will get stale soon.

 

[MaJudiH]

Yeah, mthats kinda of true. But Its a good hype for Belfort he hasn't fought in the UFC. In like 5 or 6 years. PLus henderson faced Silva at UFC 85 and lost.