I was checking on the net when I saw a friend's tweet saying that Vera's nose was smashed up! I wasn't able to see it on TV for I have been spending the time dreaming about someone. It was only past 4:00 in the afternoon when I realized that UFC 125 had already took place. It was then in this late night that I get to watch the replay on TV. The preliminary bouts were quite exciting most especially that of Guida's and of Gomi. At first I thought Gomi's gonna win the match. However, because of Guida's playful mood, it turned out that he outlasted the Gomi's fighting skills.What's more surprising in the event also was the match between the Korean MMA star Dong Hyun Kim and Nate Diaz. It was obvious that Nate Diaz thought that he won the fight however, the judges' score cards were in favor of Kim. Kim won via unanimous decision.
The main event was between Maynard and Frankie Edgar who recently defeated BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. On the first round, Edgar was dominated by Maynard; he even tumbled down because of the blows thrown by Maynard. In the next four rounds, it was an exchange of numerous blows and take down attempts. In the end, it was surprising that the score cards turned it to be a split draw, with Edgar retaining his title. Maynard was truly disappointed.
Lastly, it was Vera and Thiago Silva's turn inside the Octagon. Vera, who was defeated in his last match wanted his comeback to be victorious. He had undergone facial surgeries after his match with Jon Jones. Alas, the match between him and Silva was no difference. Silva defeated him via unanimous decision. It was a total dominance of Thiago Silva, whose wits and power overdone Vera's fighting skill. Vera had not done so much in this fight. It's kinda annoying that he got to brandished the Filipino flag in his fighting trunks. I am proud of him because he's a Filipino but the way he acted inside the Octagon was no thing that's worth my full attention. He should train well and really hard. However, I think he needs his broken nose to be fixed first. It's no hard feat however when you clown around when your nose's broken. It was such a humiliation for Vera. Well, lessons are learned after every match but fighters should take note that even if they think that they have enough skill to win, there's always a chance that their weaknesses will be discovered which will lead to their downfall.
Lastly, it was Vera and Thiago Silva's turn inside the Octagon. Vera, who was defeated in his last match wanted his comeback to be victorious. He had undergone facial surgeries after his match with Jon Jones. Alas, the match between him and Silva was no difference. Silva defeated him via unanimous decision. It was a total dominance of Thiago Silva, whose wits and power overdone Vera's fighting skill. Vera had not done so much in this fight. It's kinda annoying that he got to brandished the Filipino flag in his fighting trunks. I am proud of him because he's a Filipino but the way he acted inside the Octagon was no thing that's worth my full attention. He should train well and really hard. However, I think he needs his broken nose to be fixed first. It's no hard feat however when you clown around when your nose's broken. It was such a humiliation for Vera. Well, lessons are learned after every match but fighters should take note that even if they think that they have enough skill to win, there's always a chance that their weaknesses will be discovered which will lead to their downfall.
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