ESPN has a great interview video with Matt Hughes. He talks about Matt Serra and Georges St. Pierre. Talks about his concerns in fighting St. Pierre as far as the game plan goes and why he really wants to fight Georges.
Chuck Liddell, a fierce striker with a greco roman wrestling background, will face the most feared fighter in MMA, Wanderlei ‘The Axe Murderer’ Silva. ‘UFC 79 Nemesis‘ gives us the fight matchup we have ALL been waiting for.
Wanderlei is a black-belt in Brazillian Jui-Jitsu and absolutely loves using his knees to finish an opponent, but will likely not get close enough to Liddell to use that technique. Look for Chuck to keep Wanderlei at arms length looking for the knockout puch. Wanderlei’s best bet is to come in fast and furious, pounding Chuck’s legs a la Jardine to soften Chuck up for quick inside moves.
Chuck ‘ The Iceman Liddell’ says:
I think our styles will make for a great fight and I always thought I could knock him out. I like a guy who comes at me and forces the fight. I don’t think this one goes to a decision, that’s for sure. It might make it into the second or third round, but someone is going out sooner or later. I plan on sending him out in the first round.
Wanderlei Silva has been quoted as saying:
He’s a very tough guy. He’s the biggest name here and it’s a very important fight for me. I’m training very hard because this will be a very tough fight for me.
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Matt Hughes and Georges St-Pierre are readying themselves for their 3rd UFC bout. The first fight (UFC 50) between these two champions ended in a quick arm-bar by Matt Hughes in the first round and a Welterweight Belt win. In their rematch, 1 year later (November of 2006) St-Pierre reigned supreme with a 2nd round knockout solidifying the need for a ‘rubber match’.On December 29th, 2007 the next UFC event, dubbed ‘Nemesis‘ will allow Matt Hughes to avenge his latest loss to Georges St-Pierre in on of the most highly anticipated rematches in UFC history.
Direct from Matt’s Blog Matt Hughes says:
As most of you know, Serra has dropped out of the fight due to a back injury. I found out and was told that I get to basically pick my opponent. The UFC had called some welterweights, some said they wouldn’t take the fight; but ultimately I got to choose and I chose Georges St. Pierre. I asked to fight GSP.I think there are a few things that will be in my favor in doing this. I get to fight in Vegas, what I consider my home fighting area, NOT Canada. I don’t think it’s a big deal to switch an opponent over a month out, it’s just not a concern for me. Before I was fighting a guy holding the belt, now I’m fighting a guy that I consider number two in the world. Anyone who thinks this fight will be like the second fight with GSP will be shown wrong on December 29th. THIS IS MY FIGHT!
Georges St-Pierre has been quoted as saying:
I’m so excited to get this fight. I’m fighting Matt Hughes for the interim title right now, and then after that I’m going to go after Serra. I’ve wanted that rematch against Serra, and this is the best scenario that can happen.
It’s going to be an amazing fight and the lines are already out! To take advantage of the best UFC 79 Betting Lines.
