The Joe Rogan Experience<\/a>“, White told UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan that they were trying to get the bout lined up. Rogan responded, “That’s the fight to make.”<\/p>\nWhite simply assured him, “I know… I don’t disagree. We’re working on it.”<\/p>\n
Belfort’s path to the top of the middleweight division in 2011 was a quick one. While he possessed wins over the likes of Matt Lindland and Terry Martin in Affliction, he only claimed a victory over Rich Franklin in that UFC run. Things are a bit different, now. Belfort has hovered around the top of the middleweight division, beating everybody from Dan Henderson to now-title challenger Luke Rockhold. If there ever was a time for Belfort to avenge his loss it’s now.<\/p>\n
Who do you think would win this rematch? Would Anderson Silva walk out with another knockout win, or would Vitor Belfort give him more of a challenge this time around? Share your thoughts and make your predictions in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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