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Chael Sonnen statements on UFC Sao Paulo:
About who wins at UFC Sao Paulo:
"This is a fight well matched. Bisping is the favorite. He has more ways to win. He is a kickboxer much better and has more weapons to win. He also can win in any round or points. Vitor has only five minutes during which is the most dangerous guy, but after that, it's not the same animal. "
About Bisping versus Anderson:
"I really want to see Bisping winning this fight and have a chance at the title. He deserves it. It is past time. Bisping has great vigor, he always comes with everything in his fights, he never gives up - I know he can beat Anderson Silva and become the middleweight champion. There is no doubt in my mind that Bisping can defeat Anderson. However, to take this chance, Mike has to defeat the world champion is that Belfort. I tease and make jokes with Vitor all the time - because someone needs to show fraud and scam this guy is -
but everyone knows he is one of the most dangerous fighters in the world. "
About who wins:
"Vitor is a pretender, pretending to be someone he is not. Bisping feeds on hate the other guy, and he is clearly developing anger for Vitor. He needs to keep it, because that's how he fights better. In the end, I know I would spank Vitor Belfort. The Bisping fight was one of the toughest fights of my life. So consequently he will defeat Belfort ".
About how the crowd will affect the course of the fight:
"Boos are not going to intimidate Bisping. He has heard it before and dealt with it. The crowd will not affect the fight, particularly because none of the fighters is from Brazil. I'm in Las Vegas now and I can see the house from my window Belfort. He does not live within a radius of 10 000 km of Brazil for years. I do not think anyone in Brazil call it even. He's not from Brazil, he is U.S.. "
On how will be the Belfort's strategy:
"Some people say things like 'if you pass the first two rounds, Vitor not wins', but this is not a criticism, it's a compliment. He can knock people too early - and did it against very good fighters and champions - and that's what you should do against Bisping. He has to leave as he always does - try to end the fight right away. He can do that, he could end up with Bisping early. No use trying to save energy for future rounds because no matter how much he has trained for this fight, Bisping will always have more gas from the second round. Belfort should just do what they always do - go for the win in the first three minutes. "
About how will be the Bisping's strategy:
"Everyone has the same strategy against Belfort: survive the first five minutes, during which he (Victor) is one of the most dangerous strikers who have already entered the octagon. There will be three or four minutes very uncomfortable for Bisping. He needs to fight back, be smart, and start returning the fight to Belfort. Mike always fight back when being hit, which should create an exciting fight for the fans. He has all the weapons, has more kickboxing technique and can avoid the worst of the blows potent Vitor. Mike is not faster than Vitor, and he is faster than most fighters in the division, but he can move very well and counterattack very well. If Bisping reach the third round, Vitor will have a very painful experience. Bisping just can not get enough - believe me, I know - and this is a five round fight. Bisping can win in the third or fourth round
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