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UFC 101: DECLARATION
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ANDERSON SILVA6' 2 " Considered to be the best mixed martial artist in the world, pound for pound, UFC middleweight champion Anderson "The Spider" Silva has dominated the 185-pound weight class ever since his Octagon debut in 2006. Since that day, Silva has cored wins over Rich Franklin (twice), Dan Henderson, Nate Marquardt, Patrick Cote, Chris Leben, and Thales Leites. But in July of 2008, he tested the waters at light heavyweight with a 61 second knockout of James Irvin, and on August 8th, Silva returns to 205 pounds to battle his toughest foe to date in Forrest Griffin. |
KENNY FLORIAN
6' 3 " A modern-day action hero whose story has captivated millions of fans, Forrest Griffin emerged from The Ultimate Figher's first season not only as the series' first winner, but as a major reason why the UFC has emerged as the fastest growing sport in the world. The humble Las Vegan won't take credit for that though; all that concerns him is winning, and after he beat pound-for-pound standout Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in successive bouts, this former UFC light heavyweight champion proved himself to be among the elite in the world, recognition that will grow even stronger should he beat Anderson Silva on August 8th. |