Anderson Silva Vs James Irvin at LHW - UFC Fight Night 14(July19) *+ Full Official Card* (+ Silva still fighting at UFC88)
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Anderson Silva Vs James Irvin at LHW - UFC Fight Night 14(July19) *+ Full Official Card* (+ Silva still fighting at UFC88)
MMAcca
6/17/08 5:46:37PM
MMARated.com has learned that not only is the July 19th UFC live event on Spike TV official but that the main event will feature Anderson Silva going up against James Irvin. This fight will mark Silva's UFC debut at 205 lbs.
Without official confirmation from the UFC this is true, it's intriguing nevertheless. Irvin will stand in front of Silva, which should make for an interesting exchange. And talk about the UFC bringing out the big guns to compete with Affliction. There is no Liddell or Rampage on the card, but following on the heels of July 5th event, the UFC buzz will already be in the air. This will ostensibly carry forward that momentum enough to drown out interest in Affliction. And while Affliction will be juxtaposed next to the UFC on matters of "what to watch", the choice between paying for people only hardcores have heard of versus the light heavyweight debut of Anderson Silva seems to me a very clear "either-or" proposition.
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EDIT1: While confirming to SI.com's Nicki Jhabvala that the UFC will indeed be holding a July 19th event featuring Anderson Silva,
Dana also says Anderson Silva WILL LIKELY FIGHT ON BOTH JULY 19TH AND ON SEPTEMBER 6TH'S UFC 88 CARD. I guess no one is expecting James Irvin to pose much of a threat to the middleweight champ.
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EDIT2: From MMA Weekly: In addition to Silva vs. Irvin, a bout between Hermes Franca and Frankie Edgar, initially planned for Aug. 9 in Minneapolis, is being relocated to the July event at the Palms in Las Vegas.
The bout will be Franca’s first since returning from suspension for a positive test for steroids in California.
EDIT3: The event will be dubbed 'Ultimate Fight Night 14' says MMARated.com.......
EDIT4: Event: UFC Fight Night 14
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 9 p.m. ET on Spike TV
Location: The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
Main Event:
Evan Tanner (32-7) vs. Kendall Grove (8-5)
Main card (televised):
185 lbs.: Amir Sadollah (0-0) vs. CB Dollaway (6-0) to determine TUF 7 winner
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez (18-2) vs. Luigi Fioravanti (12-3)
155 lbs.: Spencer Fisher (20-4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (13-2)
185 lbs.: Dante Rivera (10-2) vs. Matthew Riddle (0-0)
Under card (May not be broadcast):
170 lbs.: Josh Burkman (9-5) vs. Dustin Hazelett (10-4)
185 lbs.: Marvin Eastman (15-7-1) vs. Drew McFedries (6-3)
170 lbs.: Matt Arroyo (3-1) vs. Matt Brown (6-6)
185 lbs.: Dean Lister (10-5) vs. Jeremy Horn (79-17-5)
185 lbs.: Tim Credeur (9-2) vs. Cale Yarbrough (0-0)
185 lbs.: Rob Yundt (6-1) vs. Rob Kimmons (20-3)
Without official confirmation from the UFC this is true, it's intriguing nevertheless. Irvin will stand in front of Silva, which should make for an interesting exchange. And talk about the UFC bringing out the big guns to compete with Affliction. There is no Liddell or Rampage on the card, but following on the heels of July 5th event, the UFC buzz will already be in the air. This will ostensibly carry forward that momentum enough to drown out interest in Affliction. And while Affliction will be juxtaposed next to the UFC on matters of "what to watch", the choice between paying for people only hardcores have heard of versus the light heavyweight debut of Anderson Silva seems to me a very clear "either-or" proposition.
LINK
EDIT1: While confirming to SI.com's Nicki Jhabvala that the UFC will indeed be holding a July 19th event featuring Anderson Silva,
Dana also says Anderson Silva WILL LIKELY FIGHT ON BOTH JULY 19TH AND ON SEPTEMBER 6TH'S UFC 88 CARD. I guess no one is expecting James Irvin to pose much of a threat to the middleweight champ.
LINK
EDIT2: From MMA Weekly: In addition to Silva vs. Irvin, a bout between Hermes Franca and Frankie Edgar, initially planned for Aug. 9 in Minneapolis, is being relocated to the July event at the Palms in Las Vegas.
The bout will be Franca’s first since returning from suspension for a positive test for steroids in California.
EDIT3: The event will be dubbed 'Ultimate Fight Night 14' says MMARated.com.......
EDIT4: Event: UFC Fight Night 14
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 9 p.m. ET on Spike TV
Location: The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada
Main Event:
Evan Tanner (32-7) vs. Kendall Grove (8-5)
Main card (televised):
185 lbs.: Amir Sadollah (0-0) vs. CB Dollaway (6-0) to determine TUF 7 winner
170 lbs.: Diego Sanchez (18-2) vs. Luigi Fioravanti (12-3)
155 lbs.: Spencer Fisher (20-4) vs. Jeremy Stephens (13-2)
185 lbs.: Dante Rivera (10-2) vs. Matthew Riddle (0-0)
Under card (May not be broadcast):
170 lbs.: Josh Burkman (9-5) vs. Dustin Hazelett (10-4)
185 lbs.: Marvin Eastman (15-7-1) vs. Drew McFedries (6-3)
170 lbs.: Matt Arroyo (3-1) vs. Matt Brown (6-6)
185 lbs.: Dean Lister (10-5) vs. Jeremy Horn (79-17-5)
185 lbs.: Tim Credeur (9-2) vs. Cale Yarbrough (0-0)
185 lbs.: Rob Yundt (6-1) vs. Rob Kimmons (20-3)
Aaronno9
6/17/08 5:48:23PM
Haha, thats pretty insane. I hope this doesnt mean andersons out of the fight with okami in the uk event though. It would of been awesome if they'd put hm up against vera since their both debuting at 205.
crazedfan
6/17/08 5:50:33PM
Stupid, stupid, stupid idea. Just make it a title defense against Okami, or put some other big name or match in there like Franklin/Hendo. Irvin is probably a pretty safe opponent for Silva, but still, he could knock him out with a lucky punch like he did against Houston Alexander, and that would be absolutely disastrous for Anderson and the UFC.
tylerlee123
6/17/08 5:51:14PM
Oh man, Irvin's going into the Hall of Fame. Another Superman punch on the way, Anderson's going down Speer style against the cage and then Irvin's going to go up to him and point and say i told ya so, thats how it goes down
juanez13
6/17/08 5:58:41PM
thats crazy!@
...man if anderson looses.....irvin has shown good TK downs, but man, striking i see anderson destroying irvin.......man, this is crazy!...didnt see this coming at all ....
...man if anderson looses.....irvin has shown good TK downs, but man, striking i see anderson destroying irvin.......man, this is crazy!...didnt see this coming at all ....
gravy13
6/17/08 6:07:09PM
So is this the "big announcement?"
Bowen50
6/17/08 6:11:17PM
i'm excited and baffled at the same time. why didn't they just get WANDERLEI Silva instead of Anderson. Regardless, it should just be another severed head on Anderson's throne.
MMAcca
6/17/08 6:13:02PM
Posted by Bowen50
i'm excited and baffled at the same time. why didn't they just get WANDERLEI Silva instead of Anderson. Regardless, it should just be another severed head on Anderson's throne.
He was offered the headline slot, but turned it down citing lack of time to prepare.
nickcuc547
6/17/08 6:14:14PM
this fight doesn't do much for me but any time i get to see anderson silva fight on free tv im satisfied. i think he ko's him in the first, irvin does not have the skill that the spider has.
wrona666
6/17/08 6:14:44PM
All I have to say i WHY!!!!!!! They have so many other options i just dont see this being one of them.....Ough yeah and Anderson will destroy Irvin....
gartface
6/17/08 6:18:50PM
Wow.
Mayhem13
6/17/08 6:20:22PM
love that I get to see Anderson Silva fight for free on tv soon, but dont like the opponent..
Anderson will probably make quick work of him though, but if not it will be really bad for his "legacy" or whatever you wanna call it
Anderson will probably make quick work of him though, but if not it will be really bad for his "legacy" or whatever you wanna call it
loller90278
6/17/08 6:20:51PM
this still doesn't compare to fedor vs sylvia.
jiujitsufreak74
6/17/08 6:22:01PM
i think it is retarded for any champion to move up or down in weight while they hold the belt. i know this is just a ploy to cut Affliction's ratings, but even still i don't like it. Anderson should just stay at MW, it really agitates me when this happens
Ordep
6/17/08 6:23:54PM
great, this help my choice for that night : Affliction
candynuts
6/17/08 6:30:03PM
Wow, although Irvin is not the best selection IMO I think it is a pretty big deal that Anderson is fighting @ 205. Although I agree that a fight with Okami would be a better, but regardless, it is pretty big news IMO.
MMAcca
6/17/08 6:36:00PM
While confirming to SI.com's Nicki Jhabvala that the UFC will indeed be holding a July 19th event featuring Anderson Silva,
Dana also says Anderson Silva WILL LIKELY FIGHT ON BOTH JULY 19TH AND ON SEPTEMBER 6TH'S UFC 88 CARD. I guess no one is expecting James Irvin to pose much of a threat to the middleweight champ.
LINK
Dana also says Anderson Silva WILL LIKELY FIGHT ON BOTH JULY 19TH AND ON SEPTEMBER 6TH'S UFC 88 CARD. I guess no one is expecting James Irvin to pose much of a threat to the middleweight champ.
LINK
gartface
6/17/08 6:41:34PM
My Friend: "I liked it better when it was called Spider-Man 3."
casketcoin
6/17/08 6:44:49PM
as big of a fan i am of anderson and irvin i will be watching affliction
NinjaCyborg
6/17/08 6:54:00PM
Posted by casketcoin
as big of a fan i am of anderson and irvin i will be watching affliction
They probably want to test the waters with Anderson fighting at 205.
I think Irvin is a dead man walking.
MMAcca
6/17/08 7:04:46PM
xphycorx
6/17/08 7:05:02PM
i hope this is a one time thing for now. i would like to see silva fight the winner of the cote/almeida fight. i think both guys deserve a shot at the spider if they win.
GSPCanada
6/17/08 7:05:41PM
Irvin poses a great threat because he has the tremendous punchin power which is interesting vs anderson's chin but Anderson has the reach and is a smart fighter so i think he will use that and beat Irvin but I'm not sure that is much different than the popular opinion of the site
The bigger news though is that he might be fighting on the 88 card? IF this is true does that mean Anderson is going to try and maintain his belt in the mw division. I hope that's the case because then I will get to see silva fight more
The bigger news though is that he might be fighting on the 88 card? IF this is true does that mean Anderson is going to try and maintain his belt in the mw division. I hope that's the case because then I will get to see silva fight more
MMAcca
6/17/08 7:09:09PM
Posted by GSPCanada
Irvin poses a great threat because he has the tremendous punchin power which is interesting vs anderson's chin but Anderson has the reach and is a smart fighter so i think he will use that and beat Irvin but I'm not sure that is much different than the popular opinion of the site
The bigger news though is that he might be fighting on the 88 card? IF this is true does that mean Anderson is going to try and maintain his belt in the mw division. I hope that's the case because then I will get to see silva fight more
As long as he's healthy he IS fighting on the UFC 88 card
AnDeRsonDaSiLvA
6/17/08 7:29:06PM
omfg. WARRRRR ANDERSON!!!!
xtra_chewy
6/17/08 7:44:06PM
Irvin will definately be outclassed, but he sure as hell has a punchers chance of catching Silva. Interesting. However I believe Affliction will still outsell UFC's PPV's.
grappler0000
6/17/08 7:54:57PM
Posted by xtra_chewy
Irvin will definately be outclassed, but he sure as hell has a punchers chance of catching Silva. Interesting. However I believe Affliction will still outsell UFC's PPV's.
LOL. Anything under 200,000 buys would be considered a major flop for the UFC...Affliction will be fortunate to do 50,000. Talent doesn't always translate into money made.
ThaAxeMurderer7
6/17/08 8:06:53PM
Posted by xtra_chewy
Irvin will definately be outclassed, but he sure as hell has a punchers chance of catching Silva. Interesting. However I believe Affliction will still outsell UFC's PPV's.
I don't know if this is a credible news source or not, but according to mmapayout.com, UFC 83 drew an estimated 525,000 pay per view buys. Even if this number isn't exactly correct, I don't expect Affliction to come close. But that's ok b/c all the competition is a win/win situation for us mma fans.
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tuvok500
6/17/08 8:09:39PM
What a great move to stole the audience from the first Affliction card !! lol
Go Dana !!
Go Dana !!
bls1919
6/17/08 8:20:02PM
I dont like this move. WHats he going to gain from this? Maybe a fight with rampage or whomever the champ is in like a year or better. And what if irvin "shocks the world!!" Then its a total loss. And to top it off he could get injured and not be able to fight at 88. Then the MW title is inactive. Not that the division in packed with title contenders . so i Geus i'll ride the fence until he fights Rampage/Forrest?chuck?wandy?machida?