How Do You Solve A Problem Like Anderson Silva?

**Mr. C** · 04-11-2010, 03:05 PM

Prior to and throughout UFC 112, Joe Rogan repeatedly stated a win for Anderson Silva would set up a showdown with George St. Pierre. Should Silva be rewarded for his display with a contest that fans have talked about for years? Can they trust Silva not to start acting up again during a fight? Do people even want to see this fight happen now?

Silva has fought at light heavyweight, but stated in the past that he doesn�t want to face friend Lyoto Machida, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. However, should Mauricio Rua take the belt in May, then this may be a fight that could reignite some fire in Silva, and one thing is for certain: Silva certainly wouldn�t be able to taunt Brock Lesnar in the way he did Demian Maia.

The fight between Silva and Vitor Belfort was originally scheduled for last night and is the best fight at middleweight right now. The fights that should be made are the ones that will do the most business, since first and foremost UFC is a business. People will pay more money to see Silva fight Belfort, who�s looked nothing short of devastating, than they will to see Silva fight anyone else at 185. If Silva got his shot by dismantling Chris Leben, Belfort definitely deserves a shot for taking out Rich Franklin.

View Poll Results: Who Anderson Silva should fight next
Brock Lesnar	1	5.56%
George St. Pierre	6	33.33%
Mauricio Rua	2	11.11%
Vitor Belfort	4	22.22%
Other	5	27.78%
Voters: 18. You must log in or register to vote on this poll.

04-11-2010, 03:05 PM	#1
Mr. C Ghost town Posts: 1,192	How Do You Solve A Problem Like Anderson Silva? Prior to and throughout UFC 112, Joe Rogan repeatedly stated a win for Anderson Silva would set up a showdown with George St. Pierre. Should Silva be rewarded for his display with a contest that fans have talked about for years? Can they trust Silva not to start acting up again during a fight? Do people even want to see this fight happen now? Silva has fought at light heavyweight, but stated in the past that he doesn�t want to face friend Lyoto Machida, the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. However, should Mauricio Rua take the belt in May, then this may be a fight that could reignite some fire in Silva, and one thing is for certain: Silva certainly wouldn�t be able to taunt Brock Lesnar in the way he did Demian Maia. The fight between Silva and Vitor Belfort was originally scheduled for last night and is the best fight at middleweight right now. The fights that should be made are the ones that will do the most business, since first and foremost UFC is a business. People will pay more money to see Silva fight Belfort, who�s looked nothing short of devastating, than they will to see Silva fight anyone else at 185. If Silva got his shot by dismantling Chris Leben, Belfort definitely deserves a shot for taking out Rich Franklin.