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Why 2013 Kicked this MMA Fan’s @ss Part 7B: July: He took it for granted… Act II - The Buildup

Note: To those who care: Part 7A can be found here:

Why 2013 Kicked this MMA Fan's @ss Part 7A: July: He took it for granted... Act I The Prologue.

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We start off the festivities with a massive UFC 162 media tour.

This event is clearly one of the most hyped in recent history - And I can't wait for it!

After being fined $50,000 for skipping out on media obligations in June, Anderson decides that from now on, he'll be candid and cheeky with the media.

When asked about the chance of Weidman not having his head caved in, Anderson simply did this:

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When asked how he would finish Weidman, Anderson simply did this:

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When asked how he would celebrate his one thousandth title defense Anderson Silva explained that he will:

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The champ also went on UFC tonight and was interviewed by his former Tennille to his Captain, the self-proclaimed, unparalleled, unsurpassed, original Gangster from West Lin, Chael P. Sonnen.

What could have turned out to be one of the most awkward interviews in the history of the world turned out amazing as Sonnen and Silva played well off each other (Like a good old PBnJ, Andy and Chael just fit together).

Some gems include Anderson feigning not knowing who GSP is and Sonnen asking Silva the following questions:

"Anderson, if I promise not to cheat and not to quit when I am hurt... will you give me a rematch?"

"Anderson, based upon your firsthand knowledge of both: Am I a worse fighter... than Steve Seagal is an actor?"

Likewise, the production value and story behind this event's UFC Countdown show were simply amazing.

The tale depicted the hardships of a young and confident Chris Weidman, coming off a year long layoff after undergoing elbow surgery and nearly losing everything courtesy of Hurricane Sandy only 7 months ago (Y'all remember that bitch that punched a hole in the chest of the East Coast?).

His Quest: To dethrone the one and only, Jedi-like champion Anderson Silva.

At the time, we all thought he had the faculties of Diego Sanchez or even worse, Tito Ortiz. I mean, how dare this long lost Snow lay claim to the Iron Throne?

You genuinely felt sorry for the guy. He stood as much a chance as a teen lasting 2 minutes on Prom Night.

It also focused on the various records Andy had shattered at the time (Too many to name aside from longest UFC win streak, most title defenses, et al.), as well as the opponents he had destroyed.

Just watch Anderson Silva describing his fight against Bonnar... (Skip to 20 minutes) I thought he was going to call him an idiot at one point.

But then, at the official Pre-fight press conference, things started getting weird.

First off, what was wrong with Charles Olivera?

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He looked like he:

A) Had full blown AIDS (not that make-believe shit Magic Johnson has)

B) Was auditioning for a role in the Walking Dead

C) Is somehow related to an Olsen Twin.

In any case, it made me really look forward to seeing how he'd look at weigh-ins...

After hearing the fighters answer the same questions we've heard them answer a thousand times before, things get really interesting at the post, pre-fight press conference staredowns.

First, we find out newcomer Roger Gracie is really, really tall:

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And that Frankie Edgard is really, really short:

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And then...

After going chin to chin with the Challenger (He'd go for First Base at the weigh-ins the next day)

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Anderson Silva, clearly toying with Weidman at this point, does this:

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Look at Weidman's face.

He's about as confused as Forest Whitaker in the Crying Game. Both were intrigued and wanted to hold "it."

He's like the fat kid at Christmas who just got a box of cookies, only to find out they are sugar free and fat free.

Later on, in a bizarre interview (see for yourself) with Sportsnet Canada, He would coin the phrase: "Is normal".

These two words put together instantly become the MMA subculture's equivalent of T.W.S.S.

And...

When asked: "You're a human highlight reel. You finish guys whenever you want to finish. If you had a perfect fight versus Chris Weidman on Saturday night, what is your perfect fight? "

He answered: "Chris Weidman-Chris Weidman is the best in the world. Chris Weidman is the new champion in the UFC!"

For serious.

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Some fighters predict Anderson will win, lots of others (The fools!) think he'll lose, including GSP who actually said Weidman was going to make it look easy...

The next day at the weigh-ins things got extremely close and personal.

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I'm so giddy at this point - Saturday night cannot get here soon enough!

I like Weidman. He seems very genuine and down to earth, but I want Andy to:

Kick his skull off his body.
Then pick it up and kick it in the stands.
Then dance the samba.
Then high-five Dana White. Eat some Burger King. Is normal.

I exaggerate.

Truth be told, 2 scenarios would make me happy:

1) A very competitive fight between the two and Andy comes out on top.

2) Complete utter destruction, à la the beating he gave Bonnar, Griffin, Leben, the Lionosaur et al., complete with stretcher and Andy going after the paramedics.

Less than 24 hours to go...

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That does it for July's Act II. Thank you for reading. Coming up next (God, I hate you Goldberg): Why 2013 Kicked this MMA Fan's @ss Part 7C: July: He took it for granted... Act III - The Climax.