Belfort Camp Predicts Silva To Win

From the Las Vegas Sun, Belfort trainer Sean Tompkin talks UFC 117:

"Nothing against Chael, but I think he talks better than he fights," Tompkins said. "I'll be front row (at UFC 117) studying both of them because that's my job. I think Chael will talk himself into the fight but, ultimately, Anderson will knock him out."

Tompkins went on to admit that, although Belfort won't say it, his entire camp would look forward to an opportunity it's already trained for and anticipated in the past.

The fight between Silva and Belfort has been targeted for three different events, all of which eventually fell apart because of injury. Silva was forced to pull out of UFC 108 and 109 because of elbow surgery before Belfort withdrew from 112.

The two fighters also have a history, as they trained together at Black House gym in the past.

Considering all that, Tompkins said choosing between Silva and Sonnen for an opponent really is a no-brainer.

"It's not personal, but it's a little more personal (with Silva)," Tompkins said. "I think Chael will try to pick a fight, but that's the only way he becomes popular or famous because we all know he's a boring fighter.