Andre Berto Vs ??? (145)

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Originally posted by: PsychoIcon
Date: April 18, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boxer-andre-berto-spoke-dana-white-fighting-ufc-234200574--box.html
Two-time welterweight boxing champion Andre Berto discussed potentially fighting in the UFC with the organization's president, Dana White, a company official confirmed on Friday.
The fighter said in a recent interview that he ran into White a few weeks ago in Los Angeles, and the two had a conversation about the boxer transitioning over to the Las Vegas-based MMA promotion.
"I talked to Dana White about this ... the last time I [saw] him," Berto said in a recent video. "Don't be surprised if I try to get in that thing and win a title. I'll be the first fighter to win a boxing championship and a UFC mixed martial arts world championship."
Berto explained that he and White bumped into each other roughly three weeks ago, and the conversation included White praising the boxer for his fighting style. White also said that he sees the fighter being one of the only competitors keeping boxing alive, according to Berto.
If a UFC debut happens for the boxer, Berto would be the second of his family to compete in the Octagon. His father, Dieusel Berto, participated in UFC 10 in 1996 when Andre was 12 years old. Berto's brother, James Edson Berto, is a professional MMA fighter and currently competes for Bellator Fighting Championships.
Although the two had a discussion about Berto in the Octagon, no indication was given in regards to the fighter being offered a contract to compete in the MMA promotion.
"Don't be surprised. It might be," he said.
The last time a professional boxing champion made their way into the UFC was when James Toney fought Randy Couture at UFC 118 in 2010. Couture made quick work of Toney, submitting the boxer in the first round after securing a takedown that put the fight on the ground.
Berto also revealed that his sister, Revelina Berto, will try out for Season 18 of "The Ultimate Fighter," the first season in which females will compete on the show. The season will feature teams of both men and women coached by UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey and the winner of tomorrow night's TUF 17 Finale fight between Miesha Tate and Cat Zingano.
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Do you think he could pull it off?
Do you think Dana would feed him a striker?
Do you think a striker would agree to it?
Who would be the best guy for him to get a win against?
 
Originally posted by: phoenix-mma
Date: April 18, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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I think the fact that his father, brother and sister were all involved in mma tells me that he's atleast dabbled in mixed martial arts at some degree. This would be much different than the James Toney experiment.
I don't think he'd be able to stuff the takedowns of some of those guys, but if he can keep it standing a minute or two he would definitely have a huge advantage. But that's a big IF.
 
Originally posted by: BRF
Date: April 18, 2013 at 10:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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berto vs elkins so elkins can get another free win
if he comes to mma he'd better hope he doesnt get taken down
 
Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: April 18, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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http://www.mmajunkie.com/forum/threads/andre-berto-to-mma.53818/#post-1425522
 
Originally posted by: MMAFTM13
Date: April 19, 2013 at 03:54 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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Even Cody Macenzie and Leonard Garcia get a sub n finish on him and that's saying something.
 
Originally posted by: TheCregs
Date: April 19, 2013 at 04:56 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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Akria might be stupid enough to stand with him
 
Originally posted by: Moranis
Date: April 19, 2013 at 06:47 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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Depends on what the UFC wants to do with him. If they want to embarrass another boxer they easily could, but if they really think Berto might do something in the sport they will give him someone like Garcia to test him out.
 
Originally posted by: themmasupreme
Date: April 19, 2013 at 08:36 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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NicoSuave said:
Hatsu Hioki?
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Hioki subs him fast.
 
Originally posted by: NicoSuave
Date: April 19, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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themmasupreme said:
Hioki subs him fast.
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Um...
Fallon Fox???
 
Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: April 19, 2013 at 08:46 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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Gets humiliated by just about anybody that can even spell TD.
 
Originally posted by: PsychoIcon
Date: April 19, 2013 at 09:04 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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MoJoJo said:
Gets humiliated by just about anybody that can even spell TD.
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You know there are guys that decided to become fighters late in life, SOME VERY LATE.... Why would this be so out of the realm of possibility if he was to train for a while specifically on his defense. He might be humble enough to learn what he needs to know to keep it standing.
There are 2134363211646 Guys in the UFC that are a fish out of water on their backs and they dont have HALF the Boxing Berto does....
 
Originally posted by: Spud
Date: April 19, 2013 at 09:14 AM
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It would probably be more difficult to take him down than people think, top boxers generally have good footwork & footwork is one of the most important aspects of TDD. He would never be near championship fights, but there are probably a couple guys he could beat in the UFC if he was given the right match-ups.
 
Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: April 19, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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PsychoIcon said:
You know there are guys that decided to become fighters late in life, SOME VERY LATE.... Why would this be so out of the realm of possibility if he was to train for a while specifically on his defense. He might be humble enough to learn what he needs to know to keep it standing.
There are 2134363211646 Guys in the UFC that are a fish out of water on their backs and they dont have HALF the Boxing Berto does....
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1) I never said anything about his age.
2) He may be good enough to keep it standing against a scrub, but not against the top 10.
 
Originally posted by: NicoSuave
Date: April 19, 2013 at 09:23 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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MoJoJo said:
1) I never said anything about his age.
2) He may be good enough to keep it standing against a scrub,
but not against the top 10.
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But that's why they're IN THE TOP 10! Because they know how to do it all! And if we put Berto in against scrubs before we put him in the top 10, that certainly gives him more time to work on wrestling while getting cage experience.
 
Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: April 19, 2013 at 09:29 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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NicoSuave said:
But that's why they're IN THE TOP 10! Because they know how to do it all! And if we put Berto in against scrubs before we put him in the top 10, that certainly gives him more time to work on wrestling while getting cage experience.
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True… If he can keep off his back against scrubs, he may think it's that easy against the top of the weight class and not concentrate on his wrestling. Hell, James Toney concentrated on his wrestling before the Coutrue fight and he couldn't stop a shot from across the octagon, but you never know. He may be the next big thing.
 
Originally posted by: NicoSuave
Date: April 19, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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MoJoJo said:
True… If he can keep off his back against scrubs, he may think it's that easy against the top of the weight class and not concentrate on his wrestling. Hell, James Toney concentrated on his wrestling before the Coutrue fight and he couldn't stop a shot from across the octagon, but you never know. He may be the next big thing.
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James Toney looks like he couldn't stop a takedown from Mighty Mouse Johnson on 10 different sleeping drugs.
Berto has family who knows MMA, and I'm assuming they taught him a few things off his back. If Berto gets taken down in the UFC, I'm expecting him to go for a few surprising submissions. He might not get them, but I'm assuming he would attempt them.
 
Originally posted by: MoJoJo
Date: April 19, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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NicoSuave said:
James Toney looks like he couldn't stop a takedown from Mighty Mouse Johnson on 10 different sleeping drugs.
Berto has family who knows MMA, and I'm assuming they taught him a few things off his back. If Berto gets taken down in the UFC, I'm expecting him to go for a few surprising submissions. He might not get them, but I'm assuming he would attempt them.
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Maybe.
 
Originally posted by: Spud
Date: April 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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MoJoJo said:
True… If he can keep off his back against scrubs, he may think it's that easy against the top of the weight class and not concentrate on his wrestling. Hell, James Toney concentrated on his wrestling before the Coutrue fight and he couldn't stop a shot from across the octagon, but you never know. He may be the next big thing.
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You actually think James Toney trained for that fight? That's hilarious.
 
Originally posted by: abc0331
Date: April 19, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/andre-berto-vs-145.53867/
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Has the punchers chance against anyone in the division.
In mma today most of the stand-up is sloppy even at the top levels. (Minus a few exceptions)
Now when it comes to grappling skill and endurance it is an open question but it is not completely unreasonable that with some serious training could learn enough to survive and force the fight to his skill set. It has happened before, completely plausible that it can happen again.
 
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