Anderson openly said post fight that he was not interested in a rematch with Weidman, an opinion he seems to have recently changed. In Belfort, you have a guy who has ran through the best in the MW division and is screaming for a shot at the title, a position he has rightfully earned. There has been some talk of a potential Silva/Weidman rematch superbowl weekend, Feb 14, 2014. Implicit in this, Belfort, unless he is willing to sit on the shelf for > 12 months, would be offered a fight that can in NO WAY advance his position in the division, only cost him his current contendership to the MW title.
For me, the rightful contender to the MW is Vitor Belfort. Anderson wants to take some time off, so give him the Weidman/Belfort winner.
For me, the rightful contender to the MW is Vitor Belfort. Anderson wants to take some time off, so give him the Weidman/Belfort winner.