The staredown between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and his opponent at UFC 126 Vitor Belfort took an interesting turn on Friday night.
Belfort had the following to say about Silva earlier this week,“I just know one thing, when you say silly things, when you do silly things, it’s because you’re worried and you’re trying to wear a mask. The way I fight, and the way I am, I have respect."
“I just need to wear one mask, myself.”
When Silva faced off against Belfort he was wearing a blank white mask. When the mask came off he started to jaw at Belfort who became highly agitated and the fighters had to be physically restrained.
As Joe Rogan interviewed the fighters, Silva was clearly booed by the crowd while the fans on hand chanted Belfort's name.
It is clear heading into Saturday's fight that Belfort is the fan favorite.