Tatame.com recently surveyed many greats in the Brazilian MMA scene on who would win what is perhaps the greatest Brazil vs Brazil match up in MMA history. While a number would not offer a prediction, the majority favored Silva, and not a single one predicted a win for Vitor Belfort.
Roberto Gordo: ANDERSON SILVA
I bet on Anderson exactly because Vitor is coming from an injury and hasn’t fight for a long time now.
Mário Sperry: ANDERSON SILVA
I believe that his time off the rings might put Vitor in danger, and that’s why I’d point a certain advantage in Anderson’s favor.
Sérgio Cunha: ANDERSON SILVA
I’d bet all my cards on Anderson.
Márcio Cromado: ANDERSON SILVA
Even if Vitor has the best Boxing of MMA, Anderson has more resources and tools to block his game.
Jair Lourenço: ANDERSON SILVA
I think Anderson has an advantage for his rhythm, and he’s the favorite to win by knockout or points.
Artur Mariano: ANDERSON SILVA
Vitor is an explosive athlete, but it’s hard to find Anderson because he also moves a lot.
Conan Silveira: ANDERSON SILVA
The exchange at the beginning of the fight demands a lot of your psychological state and, of course, on that point, I believe that Anderson Silva is stronger than Vitor Belfort.
Dedé Pederneiras: ANDERSON SILVA
Each fight is different, so I think it’s 50-50, but I’d bet on Anderson.
Eugênio Tadeu: DOESN'T PREDICT
If Anderson Silva fights for real, with no jokes, he has skills that please me more.
Amaury Bitetti: DOESN'T PREDICT
Whoever gets tired first will lose, the conditioning will define the champion.
Carlão Barreto: DOESN'T PREDICT
The one that doesn’t make a mistake will win.
Murilo Bustamante: DOESN'T PREDICT
I believe Vitor might perform better on the initial rounds. The long fight is better for Anderson, since he proved he can handle it.
Bebeo Duarte: DOESN'T PREDICT
Let’s see IF they won’t get hurt or any other thing happens before that bout indeed happens (laughs).
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Roberto Gordo: ANDERSON SILVA
I bet on Anderson exactly because Vitor is coming from an injury and hasn’t fight for a long time now.
Mário Sperry: ANDERSON SILVA
I believe that his time off the rings might put Vitor in danger, and that’s why I’d point a certain advantage in Anderson’s favor.
Sérgio Cunha: ANDERSON SILVA
I’d bet all my cards on Anderson.
Márcio Cromado: ANDERSON SILVA
Even if Vitor has the best Boxing of MMA, Anderson has more resources and tools to block his game.
Jair Lourenço: ANDERSON SILVA
I think Anderson has an advantage for his rhythm, and he’s the favorite to win by knockout or points.
Artur Mariano: ANDERSON SILVA
Vitor is an explosive athlete, but it’s hard to find Anderson because he also moves a lot.
Conan Silveira: ANDERSON SILVA
The exchange at the beginning of the fight demands a lot of your psychological state and, of course, on that point, I believe that Anderson Silva is stronger than Vitor Belfort.
Dedé Pederneiras: ANDERSON SILVA
Each fight is different, so I think it’s 50-50, but I’d bet on Anderson.
Eugênio Tadeu: DOESN'T PREDICT
If Anderson Silva fights for real, with no jokes, he has skills that please me more.
Amaury Bitetti: DOESN'T PREDICT
Whoever gets tired first will lose, the conditioning will define the champion.
Carlão Barreto: DOESN'T PREDICT
The one that doesn’t make a mistake will win.
Murilo Bustamante: DOESN'T PREDICT
I believe Vitor might perform better on the initial rounds. The long fight is better for Anderson, since he proved he can handle it.
Bebeo Duarte: DOESN'T PREDICT
Let’s see IF they won’t get hurt or any other thing happens before that bout indeed happens (laughs).
Read entire article: http://tatame.com/2011/01/17/15-MMA-...-Vitor-Belfort