Anderson Silva To Move Up To LHW?!

Scarecrow · 06-12-2008, 09:33 AM

Silva still hasn't broken Matt Hughes' record for title defenses. Why would he jump weight classes when he has the opportunity, and likelihood, of becoming the most dominant champion in UFC history? Moving to 205lb would vacate the 185lb belt and/or put a halt to all title contentions for the 185lb division.

Do you honestly think that Silva would want to bounce back and forth between 185lb and 205lb? I don't think so. And as previously stated...why would he fight Chuck who is also a few steps from even having another title shot himself?

It just doesn't make any sense.

FightFan76 · 06-12-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

Silva still hasn't broken Matt Hughes' record for title defenses. Why would he jump weight classes when he has the opportunity, and likelihood, of becoming the most dominant champion in UFC history? Moving to 205lb would vacate the 185lb belt and/or put a halt to all title contentions for the 185lb division.

Do you honestly think that Silva would want to bounce back and forth between 185lb and 205lb? I don't think so. And as previously stated...why would he fight Chuck who is also a few steps from even having another title shot himself?

It just doesn't make any sense.

Maybe it is more important to him to challenge himself rather then break records or just hold titles. I believe he still has a few fights at MW but have no problem w/ him moving uo to LHW for any kind of challenge. He does not have to give up the belt anyway if he just wants to move up a weight to fight 1 or 2 fights.....