I dont want to make this into a TRT thread or a Weidman got lucky twice against Anderson thread. Just a thread on how Weidman will perform against others at MW. You can discuss how he would potentially do at LHW also as he spoke about that this week.
I think Vitor is the most dangerous opponent for Weidman. I accept that Weidman can win this fight with grappling and GNP etc but I would be very suprised if he knocked Vitor out from standing. If he did then I would be even more impressed with him.
2013 TRT Vitor is a monster and I was suprised to see Weidman is 2-1 favourite.
I am not taking anything away from Weidman and his performances againt Anderson. That was a perfectly checked leg kick and a great left hook. I have seen some argue for luck, some than Anderson aged dramatically overnight, some that say Weidman was just better than AS in every way. I personally think Weidman just had AS number (although I agree with those who say he took him too lightly in the first fight and had a freak injury in the second and that the 3rd fight anything could still happen), but I am not quite sure if he has Vitors or Machidas. Debately Souza also.
I hope I am wrong, I think he would make a great champion but I think his toughest tests are ahead. Much prefer him as an advocate for the sport that Vitor.
Thoughts?
I think Vitor is the most dangerous opponent for Weidman. I accept that Weidman can win this fight with grappling and GNP etc but I would be very suprised if he knocked Vitor out from standing. If he did then I would be even more impressed with him.
2013 TRT Vitor is a monster and I was suprised to see Weidman is 2-1 favourite.
I am not taking anything away from Weidman and his performances againt Anderson. That was a perfectly checked leg kick and a great left hook. I have seen some argue for luck, some than Anderson aged dramatically overnight, some that say Weidman was just better than AS in every way. I personally think Weidman just had AS number (although I agree with those who say he took him too lightly in the first fight and had a freak injury in the second and that the 3rd fight anything could still happen), but I am not quite sure if he has Vitors or Machidas. Debately Souza also.
I hope I am wrong, I think he would make a great champion but I think his toughest tests are ahead. Much prefer him as an advocate for the sport that Vitor.
Thoughts?