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Old 03-24-2006, 11:06 AM   #1 (permalink)

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Could Brandon Vera beat Chuck Liddell?

Hey guys, I just thought this would be an interesting matchup. Brandon Vera has stated that his goal was to one day become UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion. I seriously doubt he could hang with Arlovski, or Sylvia for that matter, but he may just have what it takes to defeat the Iceman. He has comparable kickboxing skills, and although we haven't seen them, he is said to have fantastic ground skills to compliment the package. Any thoughts?
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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no.... I don't think so - he is still young and needs to get alot better and why do you think he'd have a better chance against Chuck than Sylvia????
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:11 AM   #3 (permalink)

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In a few more years... yes
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:13 AM   #4 (permalink)
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and ps.... this thread has been made already --- just scroll down to the bottom of the screen and look at the similar topics that pop up
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:14 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I like Brandon Vera a lot. I'd like to see more of his ground game. But he's definitely the guy to watch at LHW/HW. I wonder why he's so determined to stay at HW--trying to take the title away from Arlovski wouldn't be any easier than trying to take it away from Chuck ...
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:14 AM   #6 (permalink)

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I'd like to see it happen, but I doubt that it would.
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:15 AM   #7 (permalink)

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I just believe that Sylvia is too big for Brandon Vera. Liddell IMO would be a better matchup for Vera, not sayin that Vera would defeat Liddell, but I believe he has as good a chance as anyone in the UFC LHW division if he were to move down from HW.
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:17 AM   #8 (permalink)

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ahhhh....... no.
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:17 AM   #9 (permalink)
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No he couldnt, and he wont ever be able to.
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Old 03-24-2006, 11:20 AM   #10 (permalink)

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I am gonna get flamed, but if the fight happened i think Vera could stand with chuck, Chuck i still believe could win because of two things still in question A) Ver's chin and B) Vers take down transition. It would be interesting though.
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