Sylvia/Vera winner to fight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for vacant hw title

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Yahoo!Sports.com reports that the winner of the fight between Brandon Vera and Tim Sylvia this weekend will challenge Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the vacant heavyweight title. “Big Nog” was penciled in to clash with Cheick Kongo; however, the status of that showdown could have changed with the recent resignation of reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, Randy Couture. SuperBowl weekend on February 2, 2008, would appear to be the likely slot for this title fight to happen (that’s speculation.)

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kongo getting sidestepped here 

[20inch calves]

kongo is garbage. that is why he isn't getting a title shot

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kongo aint garbage
sylvia comes back from a loss and know if he wins he will fight for the title next
kongo who won his last fight doesnt get the chance
doesnt seem right

[bigbalddaddy]

Sylvia, Vera, Arlovsky and just about anyone close to the top I can think of will pound Kongo.  Time will tell...words are cheap! 

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The following is an excerpt from an article on GracieMag.com:

“I am realy sad. I realy wanted to fight him. I hope there’s a chance he comes back.” Minotauro also said that there’s been a change of plans with Couture’s decision. “My strategy will change, once I will no longer have to face such a experienced and skilled guy to get to the title. My next fight is set to take place on February 3rd, but I’m uncertain about the opponent. If it’s kongo, it will not be for the title; If it’s Vera or Sylvia, the belt will be for grabs. I’m flying to the USA to watch Anderson Silva’s bout and I’ll probably know who’s going to be my adversary,” completed the former Pride champion.

[20inch calves]

Sylvia, Vera, Arlovsky and just about anyone close to the top I can think of will pound Kongo.  Time will tell...words are cheap! 

i agree. kongo is just not there with the top tier fighters. i couldn't stand with any of those 3


although i think he would do the best against sylvia because it would be stand up fight. vera or arlosky would submit him

[bigbalddaddy]

i agree. kongo is just not there with the top tier fighters. i couldn't stand with any of those 3


although i think he would do the best against sylvia because it would be stand up fight. vera or arlosky would submit him

Yeah...i'd go with that.  He could "evolve" though in the future

[MindSpin]

I can't believe there is a chance that Tim Sylvia will be getting a title shot again