UFC 117 - Anderson Silva v. Chael Sonnen

[Gotmadskillzson]

So realistcally.......Anderson won't fight again until June or July basically.....because even though he will be medically cleared by March.....who ever he will fight will be 3 months after his clearance at the earliest.

In the mean time.......I say let Sonnen fight Belfort. That way Belfort won't be sitting on the sidelines forever.

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

So realistcally.......Anderson won't fight again until June or July basically.....because even though he will be medically cleared by March.....who ever he will fight will be 3 months after his clearance at the earliest. In the mean time.......I say let Sonnen fight Belfort. That way Belfort won't be sitting on the sidelines forever.

I dont think it will be June/July. It doesnt take 7-8 months to heal from a cracked rib. He will be medically cleared by year's end and will be fighting by March/April.

Belfort will either fight Sonnen in Germany at 121 or W. Silva.

[mgoblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by aholbert32

I dont think it will be June/July. It doesnt take 7-8 months to heal from a cracked rib. He will be medically cleared by year's end and will be fighting by March/April. Belfort will either fight Sonnen in Germany at 121 or W. Silva.

I hope they do Belfort/Sonnen for the #1 contender...Sonnen earned it and since Belfort can't fight Silva until Mar/April they can't have him sitting on the shelf that long. Sucks for Vitor, but would be fun for us to watch.

I just saw that Wanderlei just had knee surgery this summer so won't be back until early 2010

[aholbert32]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue

I hope they do Belfort/Sonnen for the #1 contender...Sonnen earned it and since Belfort can't fight Silva until Mar/April they can't have him sitting on the shelf that long. Sucks for Vitor, but would be fun for us to watch. I just saw that Wanderlei just had knee surgery this summer so won't be back until early 2010

So that takes out Wandy. Maybe Maia if Sonnen cant fight that soon and if he beats Miranda. I just think Belfort needs to win at least one fight at MW before getting a shot at the belt.

[Stumbleweed]

Sonnen and Belfort is a perfect way to handle this IMO... give Chael another chance to get right back in the saddle since he he was so close to beating Silva while not keeping Belfort waiting around longer for a quality fight and give a guaranteed title shot to the winner.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue

I hope they do Belfort/Sonnen for the #1 contender...Sonnen earned it and since Belfort can't fight Silva until Mar/April they can't have him sitting on the shelf that long. Sucks for Vitor, but would be fun for us to watch. I just saw that Wanderlei just had knee surgery this summer so won't be back until early 2010

Makes the most sense and it would be an interesting matchup.

[sven]

I'd rather see Vitor vs Leben.

I still have no desire to see Sonnen fight.

[redsrule]

Quote: Originally Posted by sven

I'd rather see Vitor vs Leben. I still have no desire to see Sonnen fight.

Thats an interesting matchup. I would personally like to see Leben win, but Vitor would prob win.