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From predictions to observations to useless information and even more useless opinions, here’s some food for thought in advance of UFC 126 from Las Vegas on Saturday night:
I. Vitor Belfort’s mental game will be his biggest obstacle to overcome. Throughout his career, Belfort has been spectacular when things go well early on. It’s when they start to turn against him that he crumbles. At times Belfort seems like he’s waiting to find out whether he’s going to win rather than going out and making it happen. His best chance is to catch Silva with something in the first round – maybe even the first two minutes. If he gives Silva a chance to figure out his timing and range, forget it. Of all the things Belfort does well, battling through adversity isn’t one of them.
II. Miguel Torres will punch a hole in Antonio Banuelos’ head. It will be swift, and it won’t be close.