Comments on: The History: Behind the UFC 185 Pound Belt http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-history-behind-the-ufc-185-pound-belt/ MMA Opinion and Cheap MMA Gear Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:45:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: VEe http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-history-behind-the-ufc-185-pound-belt/comment-page-1/#comment-5989 VEe Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:21:46 +0000 http://mmaopinion.com/?p=2608#comment-5989 I think there Anderson overall MMA game is very underrated. He demonstrated his grappling abilities with the sweet one-leg sweep against Marquardt who appeared to be doing well in the 1st round against Silva. He's very calm and comfortable lying on his back against dangerous wrestlers like Henderson, avoiding damage. And his wrestling abilities may be overlooked but he showed a hint of great skills when he changed levels against Cote and took him down. His transitions between defense and offense is only 2nd to one of his training partners Lyoto Machida. Anderson is intelligent enough to know that trading blows really does not help him win fights. Ehh, I think it would be cool-great for the division if Leites pulls off a victory but that's just wishful thinking. Good luck Leites!!! I think there Anderson overall MMA game is very underrated.
He demonstrated his grappling abilities with the sweet one-leg sweep against Marquardt who appeared to be doing well in the 1st round against Silva. He’s very calm and comfortable lying on his back against dangerous wrestlers like Henderson, avoiding damage. And his wrestling abilities may be overlooked but he showed a hint of great skills when he changed levels against Cote and took him down. His transitions between defense and offense is only 2nd to one of his training partners Lyoto Machida. Anderson is intelligent enough to know that trading blows really does not help him win fights.

Ehh, I think it would be cool-great for the division if Leites pulls off a victory but that’s just wishful thinking. Good luck Leites!!!

]]> By: MARIO MAYANS http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-history-behind-the-ufc-185-pound-belt/comment-page-1/#comment-5986 MARIO MAYANS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:37:43 +0000 http://mmaopinion.com/?p=2608#comment-5986 ANDERSON SILVA IS THE BEST OF THE 185 DIVISION, AND HE WILL WIN AT UFC 97 ANDERSON SILVA IS THE BEST OF THE 185 DIVISION, AND HE WILL WIN AT UFC 97

]]> By: ironman http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-history-behind-the-ufc-185-pound-belt/comment-page-1/#comment-5985 ironman Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:50:08 +0000 http://mmaopinion.com/?p=2608#comment-5985 Vee, I agree about the victory over Lutter. I was worried for a few seconds during that fight that my fears about Anderson's jiu-jitsu were legitimate. Not so much of a worry, anymore. Vee, I agree about the victory over Lutter. I was worried for a few seconds during that fight that my fears about Anderson’s jiu-jitsu were legitimate. Not so much of a worry, anymore.

]]> By: VEe http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-history-behind-the-ufc-185-pound-belt/comment-page-1/#comment-5984 VEe Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:26:13 +0000 http://mmaopinion.com/?p=2608#comment-5984 Josh, great background on the 185 division. Should Leites be able to pull off a huge upset I think his status as a great champion remains. He's one of the only champions that actually took a fight at a higher weight level and won. Four 205 fighters turned down the opportunity to face Anderson Silva is a real testament to his status outside of the UFC marketing machine. If he beats Leites, he will pass Royce Gracie and incidentally the ultra-super tough Jon Fitch in UFC win streaks. ----- Although Lutter did not make weight, I'll still think the victory is significant during Silva's title run. It was his first title defense or so we thought until the results of the weigh-ins. Lutter was doing great in the first round (just like Henderson), passed Anderson's guard for a full mount. Josh, great background on the 185 division.

Should Leites be able to pull off a huge upset I think his status as a great champion remains. He’s one of the only champions that actually took a fight at a higher weight level and won. Four 205 fighters turned down the opportunity to face Anderson Silva is a real testament to his status outside of the UFC marketing machine.

If he beats Leites, he will pass Royce Gracie and incidentally the ultra-super tough Jon Fitch in UFC win streaks.

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Although Lutter did not make weight, I’ll still think the victory is significant during Silva’s title run. It was his first title defense or so we thought until the results of the weigh-ins. Lutter was doing great in the first round (just like Henderson), passed Anderson’s guard for a full mount.

]]> By: YouRnoTReady http://www.mmaopinion.com/blog/2009/04/14/the-history-behind-the-ufc-185-pound-belt/comment-page-1/#comment-5982 YouRnoTReady Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:33:55 +0000 http://mmaopinion.com/?p=2608#comment-5982 Very interesting article. Very interesting article.

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