Most UFC fans had their first report on Anderson "The Spider" Silva because he knocked out Chris Leben facing UFC's Ultimate Fight Program in June of 2006. John Leben was, and will be, considered a durable striker by their great chin. Leben came straight one of many Silva and paid the price when Silva landed pair crisp punches, followed by way of devastating knee to Leben's minds.
The victory was so devastating and thereby one sided that Ufc president dana white immediately gave Silva an attempt at Rich Franklin's middleweight gear. I think most UFC fans believed that even with a definitive victory over Leben your trusty Franklin's experience and strength will be enough to counter Silva's transparent striking ability.
Most UFC fans could been incorrect. Silva's work concerned with the clinch was unbelievable. He literally held the rear of Franklin's head for 2 minutes as he repeatedly kneed Franklin located on the body. When Franklin decided to protect his now bruised whole, Silva went to the head landing pair hard knees. It was those legs which broke Franklin's sinuses and won Silva your struggle.
So, now Anderson Silva must face Ufc's ultimate figher season 4 winner Travis Lutter on february 3rd, 2007. Even though he loaned the champion and a highly regarded contender, some people still have their doubts. Unlike many UFC fans, I also have followed the Pride organization for many years. The first time PERSONALLY , I took notice of Anderson Silva was because he brought Carlos Newton to the ground with a flying the neck and throat, not unlike the one give Leben. At the of time, Carlos Newton was thought to be exceptional fighters in the sphere. That was 2003.
Anderson Silva is no newcomer to Mma, he is a professional's. He's beaten people standing up and in a tree. He is deceptively strong thin only word to put together his striking is "amazing". One time i saw him knock out a rival with an uppercut knee. Just try that strengthen your ask yourself this, how to get close enough in a guy to throw that and how to throw it hard enough to knock the opponent out. Amazing!
On the other hand Travis Lutter is a higher submission specialist, but along with he submitted? He certainly defeated Patrick Cote easily inside your Ultimate Fighter Final. But besides that, his victories don't come over completely unique guys. You could reason that his victory over Marvin Eastman, who is facing Rampage Jackson about the same card, was against a useful guy. However, I would argue will certainly Marvin Eastman also hasn't won a big fight in a while. At least not versus UFC level competition.
I believe that Anderson Silva will leave this one with any victory. He has holes in their game, but it calls for a newly motivated Steeped Franklin to exploit them. I don't think Travis Lutter is ready.
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