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Remember two years ago when Anderson Silva was the most dangerous man in the world and there was constant talk of a Chuck Liddell-Anderson Silva mega-fight? Those were the good old days as Silva was considering the best fighter in the world and knockout demigod. 

Two boring fights later and Silva is the victim of venomous reactions from the fans. Silva appears none too pleased by the sudden change from adulation to scorn (quote with bolds, courtesy of Cagepotato),

"At the end of the day, yeah, I'm there for the fans, but I'm the one who's putting my body and my life in danger every time I step inside the Octagon. So, a lot of times when people aren't as educated in this sport, it's really hard for them to understand. I feel I went in there and did my job, and if people are booing, it's from a lack of understanding of the sport, because I went out there and executed a good game plan, it was just unfortunate that my opponents didn't fight back."    

Don't worry Anderson they are not saying "boo" they are saying "spoooder."

All kidding aside, who is really to blame for the past two middleweight championship bouts? Is it Anderson Silva and his perceived lack of desire in the Octagon or is it Dana White and Joe Silva for putting Silva against sub-par competition? 

Patrick Cote's title shot can be rationalized as Yushin Okami got hurt but there was no excuse for the Thales Leites fight. Leites should not have been placed in that position and it is no wonder that the fight became the equivalent of watching paint dry. 

Silva's fight with Forrest Griffin could end up being a crossroads for his career. If Silva loses will fans be jumping up and down declaring an end to "The Spider's" reign? Or if Silva KO's Griffin will all be forgiven?

WKR can't wait to find out. 

UFC 101: Declaration coverage

Cage Writer provides audio for Silva's comments. UFC 101 teleconference: SILVA says booing fans don't understand the sport (via ncaasteve)