Ok, so I got to see both sets of fights this past Saturday, and I have to say that neither card disappointed. Sure they both had their boring moments, but overall, both events presented good fighters in impressive fights.
Some people had their doubts about the two main events, but there is trully something to be said about Anderson Silva and Fedor Emelianenko. Both have beened dubbed the greatest fighter pound for pound, but it never fails that these industry kings have to keep proving how great they are.
Let’s take Fedor for instance… Here is a guy who everyone says in the best… no wait THE Best. And yet they turn right around and say he has never been tested. I guess Nogiera, Crocop, Heath Herring, Kevin Randellman and many others aren’t worthy enough to be a good test so it takes Tim “the maniac” Silvia to prove that he is the greatest… Why is it even in question who will win?
Anderson Silva decided to move up for some more interesting matchups and everyone looks at his slight frame and wonders whether he made the right call. Should he risk his reputation as unstoppable by going against a larger, stronger, more explosive and devastating group of fighters? Always the doubt presents itself. I must admit I am guilty of the doubt myself.
So we saw both main events prove us all wrong and right at the same time with two impressive finishes lasting only seconds each.
Other fights included two that greatly impressed me and two that let me down with their wins. Frankie Edgar and Andrei Arlovski both greatly impressed me with their well roundedness and tenacity both never letting their opponents rest. Matt Lindland and Brandon Vera both let me down with their lackluster performances versus unknown opponents. Vitor also impressed as did Cain Velasquez.
Yet again, two good cards and hopefully we will see many more soon.
