Wanderlei vs Forrest?

[Panzerfaust]

This is taken from Wanderlei's web site -

Wanderlei says he would like to fight with Forrest Griffin

Wanderlei Silva was an outstanding personality at UFC 76, taken place on September 22. Wanderlei was invited by Dana White to attend the event and challenge Chuck Lidell, in case the latter won. But it was a sad night for both Lidell and the Brazilian Shogun, who lost their fights.

What Wanderlei has to say about the event: “UFC took place in a very good gymnasium, very large; here these events have been growing continuously. This week I worked a lot on the event advertising making use of my popularity that is big here. Just to give an idea, we had an autograph session that gathered about 500 people, on a huge line. The warmth of my fans was very nice. I realize that everyone is anxious about my first fight, including myself. I’ve been training very hard, every day, with a lot of focus.

My responsibility towards Brazilians has grown a lot due to the results of the last fights. This is also very motivating to me. It is important for the sport to bring joy to the fans and this becomes the fighters’ responsibility.
Lidell’s fight had a direct relationship with me because Dana White had said I would challenge him if he won. I was disappointed with the defeat because Lidell’s opponent is good, he has his merit but was not so qualified to defeat him. I believed Lidell was going to win and I was disappointed with the result. I hoped to perform against him in December and now I will have to wait for another name. It was a balanced, hard fight; I think Lidell should have prepared better in view of the importance of this combat.

As to Shogun, I didn’t manage to see him; I only watched the fight. I was very sad, both as a Brazilian and as a personal friend; I was cheering a lot for him. I was very frustrated with the defeat, it was unexpected. I thought it would be an easy fight for him. I hope he comes back, training hard and next time show his potential. MMA has greatly evolved and we should be tuned to such innovations, realizing that this sport is more and more specific and scientific.

It does not take only a heart to win a fight any longer. Shogun has the talent and it all depends exclusively upon him. He will figure out what went wrong and will not make the same mistakes next time. Yesterday he was not the Shogun who I know. I hope he continues bringing joy to this fans including myself, for I am also his fan.

As to a name to face in December: “I’d like, in view of the last event and also as a vengeance for my friend, to fight with this Forrest Griffin. I guess it could be a good name for me.”
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I'm kinda curious to see how this works out, simply because they both train at Xtreme Couture. I know Forrest does some other training elsewhere but he still does train out fo Xtreme Couture.

While Wanderlei says he will train exclusively in Vegas at Xtreme Couture for his fights.

[soo2bhuge]

I would love to see that fight but I think Forrest would take it.

[QuieTSToRM33]

should be interesting to say the least

[$$TML 4 LIFE$$]

That would be an aswum fight.... im still in awww that shogun and chuck lost

[testisbest]

I'm hoping wandy has a better showing than cro cop and rua. I would've bet my house that shogun was going to beat forrest. Times have changed. But forrest won't be cleared to fight in dec. with that gash on his forehead. I'd rather see wandy fight Houston. But lord please, not tito. Tito will just take him down and lay on him for three rounds. I want to see rampage vs wandy three.

[Panzerfaust]

I will go on the record right now that if this fight happens, Forrest is getting KTFO!

Wanderlei is far more experienced than Shogun and has never taken an opponent lightly (win or lose). His last outing was awful and we all know why. He just physically looks better, looks rested and mentally ready to get back in there.

We also have to take into account that Wanderlei has a new team to train with and this would be his first fight without Chute Boxe.

This is not a good matchup for Forrest IMO, Shogun is amazing all around but Wanderlei's striking is alot stronger and faster than Shogun. Forrest will trade with him and go down hard.

What a fight it would be though huh?

[testisbest]

Would be a great fight, any fight with wandy would be great (except tito). BUT wandy is fighting in december and forrest won't be cleared. There's a better chance of seeing him fight jardine than forrest. I can guarantee u forrest is suspended for at least 90 days because of the cut and he won't be fighting wandy in december. I'll bet on that. I really think wandy and houston would be a very exciting fight.

[$$TML 4 LIFE$$]

Yea i definetly think there gonna throw Houston in against wandy....boy will that be exciting!!!

[sooners04]

I think Tito is going to end up mixing it up with someone real soon. Maybe Wandy or Houston

[soo2bhuge]

I think Tito is going to end up mixing it up with someone real soon. Maybe Wandy or Houston

He has to get through Rashad first and judging by the first match, I don't think he'll win.

[sooners04]

I hope they don't fight again, that was a boring fight. I would rather see Wandy KO Tito then watch those two play grab ass for three rounds.