Can’t wait for the fight.

really hope hendo wins but i have no idea

I agree with him. According to bloggers on this sight, Silva is untouchable. I personally think Hendo’s going to take it to him in dominating fashion. No disrespect to the Spida…I just don’t think there are any 185ers that can hang with Dan right now.

I think he’s 1b when it comes to 205. Put him and Rampage in the cage 10 times and it might be 5 to 5.

he wins a couple of fights in the ufc and is pound for pound the best with the only top guy he beat being franklin.

Anderson does not even care about wrestling. If Dan starts to get dangerous on him, he will simply thai kick or knee the f**k out of his face.

That is what is so great about Silva is that he takes his opponent out of their comfort zone. He makes them feel inferior at the the things they feel superior at(Silva and T Lutter).

Silva will KO Hendo if he gets close enough to clinch or wrestle

Hendo cracking a joke in the interview -
”
On UFC president Dana White saying it was like pulling teeth to get Henderson to come down to 185 pounds:

“It wasn’t pulling teeth. I already lost my teeth. He couldn’t do much of that.”
”

Henderson truely seems ready for this fight and he is 100% correct that Anderson Silva has not faced a wrestler in the UFC. He has faced strikers and a fat Travis Lutter.

Remember there was once a champ in the LHW division that was fighting opponents with styles taylor made for him to KO. That is the same thing that has been happening with Silva. Will Hendo pull a Rampage? He is much more than capable.

(by pulling a Rampage, I am not indicating that Hendo already holds a win over Silva…)

Good luck Dan

I am rooting for you!

love the pyhological warfare

He makes a good point. That’s why most avid MMA fans don’t count Hendo out in this fight. Those greco guys from Team Quest are tough as nails. If Silva wins this fight, I’m going to crown him the P4P king without a doubt. Hendo brings something to this fight that Lutter, Franklin, Marquardt and Leben didn’t. I can honestly see this fight going both ways.

Henderson is coming in to take Silva down to the ground. Silva can’t stop that! I really think even standing up Henderson power is just to much. Silva has his hands full. Remember it was around a year ago that Henderson beat Wandi. I can’t see Silva having the same results!Even still Silva is Baddddd!

Hendo is winning this fight.

Bet now, and make BIG $$$$

henderson can for sure win this fight and i expect he will but anything can happen, i would love to see him take the belt,although silva is a true champion

Hendo makes good points. In the UFC, the only guy to see a second round was Lutter and that is because he took Silva down. Hendo has a very good shot of beating the Spider.

I tend to agree - I dont think Silva will be able to strike Hendo as cleanly as he has against Franklin..

I’d be somewhat surprised if Silva wins actually, i hope its a war

[quote comment=”322897″]he wins a couple of fights in the ufc and is pound for pound the best with the only top guy he beat being franklin.[/quote]
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you know that is actually very true…there is so much hype coming frm joe rogan and now specially dana white….which dana in the beginning oppesed silva cuz he though the spider was a nobody like the time shogun called out chuck when pride was in its last event….he called shogun a nobody but when he sigen him he was all ready to give shoguna title shot if he beat griffin. anyways hes has only beat one top 5 fighter in his career span..rich franklin. i dont consider nate marquardt a top 10 really…he went thru 3 fighter low rank fighter in the ufc…gets title shot and embarress himself. evry other guys basically fought to the death with silva..specially leben and franklin..they took knock out shots and kept on…marquardt got over confident in his ground game got switched and took one shot to the face and rolled over and hide hs face!

I see Henderson overwhelming Silva. His style is tailor made for this fight. I don’t see Silva being able to stop Hendo from taking him down. He’s far more rounded than anyone Silva has ever fought in or out of the UFC. Travis Lutter was able to get a takedown despite looking terminally ill due to the amount of weight he’d tried to cut last minute. I rate Silva highly, I just don’t think his game is rounded enough for him to be pushed as the best pound for pound fighter in the world.

Hendo has to win, he is going to put Anderson on his back, and beat on him the whole time.

Surely this fight is a much bigger challenge for Henderson than the Rampage fight was???

hendo’s not bad but not that amazing on the ground and silva has a pretty good defensive ground game. I think hendo might have the advantage on the ground, but the logic of “he’ll take him to the ground and win” is thin.

I’m really hoping to see hendo KO silva with a right hook while silva’s going for the clinch. If this fight goes to the ground it could getty pretty boring in a hurry.

Don’t forget Rampage hurt his hand on Hendo’s head. I think if Silva were to KO hendo then we have to crown him a bad mofo. I think there is a contrast of styles. It should be interesting to watch.

Why do fighters and bloggers put soooo much emphasis on a guy’s fight history. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard guys talking about ‘well..he lost to so and so 4 years ago, so of course, he’s going to lose again’.

Don’t you think these guys learn from their loses, get better, and become more focused?

Didn’t some guy named GSP lose to this guy named Matt Hughes in their first fight?

Didn’t some guy named Quinton Jackson lose to this guy named Marvin Eastman in their first fight?

Didn’t some guy named Chuck Liddell lose to this guy named Jeremy Horn in their first fight?

I’m not buying into the hype that a guy’s history in Pride, UFC, or any other org will be a determining factor in his current fights.

Anderson Silva has only improved every area of his fighting. BJJ, striking, moving, discipline - these things take time to improve, and, Anderson Silva shows that he has improved in every aspect of his game. I like Dan henderson, but, A. Silva doesn’t brawl like W. Silva. Rich Franklin and Nate Marquardt supposedly had good chins, so did Chris Leben. I think Anderson Silva’s BJJ will neutralize Hendo’s wrestling…and that will leave it to striking. Which, Anderson will surgically pick Hendo apart.

Silva isnt gonna KO Hendo i dont even think its possible. Ive seen him take huge blows that would KO the average fighter and he just keeps going unphased. However i dont think he will be able to finish the spider so Im gonna say Hendo by decision. Hes back to being Decision Dan.

Alot of ppl insisted that Matt Hughes would beat Silva because of his superb wrestling but, he lack great striking balence it out and Henderson is the perfect opponent to beat Silva good chin, fast powerfull hands and great wrestling, of course sub defense as well. now what happens if Hendo looses again thats 2 fights, 2 titles what now. also what happens if spider looses mmmmmmmm not sure. I still think Franklin will be back he could easily beat all the up in comers in : Leites, Kampmann, Cote, and rematch TAnner and Okami, also Marquardt if you think about it suddenly the MW division is getting pretty good, once Terrel comes back as well it wont be too bad.

Hendo will try to rush at Silva and close the distance fast before Silva can unleash his superior striking, they will clinch, if Hendo can avoid Silva’s knees to the face and ribs, then he will take him down and punish him. Conditioning will play a big factor in later rounds as Silva did not pass 2nd round yet. Hendo needs to play safe, stay away from Silva’s connecting arsenal and counter. Wait for 3rd, 4, 5th rounds and settle for a ground and pound, lay and prey decision victory.

[quote comment=”322897″]he wins a couple of fights in the ufc and is pound for pound the best with the only top guy he beat being franklin.[/quote]

LOL He absolutely destroyed the guys he’s faced. There’s a difference between winning a fight and dominating. That’s why BJ deserves more credit for finishing Joe Daddy than Sherk does by laying on Hermes.

tabascoSAUCE: you make some good points, but I think the standup is definately the biggest unknown in this fight. There’s not doubt that Silva has a big advantage on his feet, but even if Henderson can’t do much on the ground, if he gets takedowns easily, I think he can do a decent job of neutralizing Silva’s striking. If he can do that, I think the right hook might take Silva by surprise. Maybe not, though. Silva has incredible focus.

1-Anderson Silva
2-Dan Henderson
3-????
4-(MArquardt or Franklin)
5-Okami
6-Leites or Lutter if beats Franklin
7-Tanner if he beats Okami
8-Mcdonald
9-Kampman or Terrell if they come back
10-Cote with 2 more solid wins

I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.

if Hendo cannot take out Silva… NOBODY CAN(@middleweight).. just connect 1 time wit that right hook and its OVER.. DONE.. NIGHTY NIGHT =)

I’m wondering how long Hendo will stick with the UFC, especially if he doesn’t win? Some of his answers to questions really seemed to contradict what Dana and the UFC stand for. Seems like he disagrees with a lot of things.

The Silva backers are using the dismantling of Leban and Franklin as there basis for their pick. But I think those are scewed information fights because of styles. Franklin and Leban will bang with you, in your face. Hendo will bag with you, but that really isnt his bread and butter. He will bang then take you down. And then repeat.

I see Hendo having more ways to win then Silva.

Hendo by (T)KO
Hendo by decision

Silva by decision only

If the bigger, stronger fighters in the LHW division have not been able to KO Hendo, I really, really dont think Silva will be able to.

There are alot more unknowns going into this fight for Silva then Hendo.

Can Silva go to the championship rounds?
Can Silva take a big right to the chin?
Can Silva surivive GnP from someone that did not just get off of a week long fast?(sp?)
What will Silva do if his clinch is deemed useless?

I think we already know Hendo and what to expect.

This is going to be awsome!!

According to GracieFighter, David Tarrell has been official released from his contract by the UFC. Tarell once considered one of the top up-and-comers in the sport, has not been active fighting since 2006, due to pay issues and injuries.

Tarell holds one of only two black belts given by Cesar Gracie, the other one being fellow training partner Nick Diaz.

Tarell holds wins over Matt Lindland, Scott Smith, and Joey Villasenor. He is best know for knocking out Matt Lindand in just 24 seconds at UFC 49.

In an attempt to make a comeback, Tarell was scheduled to fight Ed Herman at UFC 78, but was forced out with an ankle injury.

David Terrell has been officialy released from his UFC contract.

Plagued by injuries and unhappy with the financial terms of his bout agreements, Terrell sat out the remainder of his contract. Now focused on getting his career back on track, Terrell will be looking to signing and fighting with another organization.

Tarell just turned 30 but has been fighting and training with top level guys since 1999. If Tarell signs with EliteXC he will join his fellow teammates Nick Diaz and Jake Shields.

The top pound-for-pound fighter is GSP….

Really cant wait for this fight, Ive been a big Silva fan for a long time now and this is definately his toughest test yet. I like Hendo alot too, but gotta pull for the Spider. Man, talk about coming in and getting top level fighters. Kinda sux for him, but if he does lose, he will by far be the toughest and most skilled fighter in the UFC with an 0 for record. What would he do from there?

I wonder if his contract is for 1 fight again. anyone know?

[quote comment=”322903″]Hendo cracking a joke in the interview -
”
On UFC president Dana White saying it was like pulling teeth to get Henderson to come down to 185 pounds:

“It wasn’t pulling teeth. I already lost my teeth. He couldn’t do much of that.”
”

Henderson truely seems ready for this fight and he is 100% correct that Anderson Silva has not faced a wrestler in the UFC. He has faced strikers and a fat Travis Lutter.

Remember there was once a champ in the LHW division that was fighting opponents with styles taylor made for him to KO. That is the same thing that has been happening with Silva. Will Hendo pull a Rampage? He is much more than capable.

(by pulling a Rampage, I am not indicating that Hendo already holds a win over Silva…)[/quote]
About silva not been good against wrestlers is true watch the fight with dayju takase that dude controlled the whole fight and then submitted him. he’s not even top ranked but still managed to defeat him…Watch that fight it used to be on you tube . Its pride 26 bad to the bone i think…

Nate Marquardt is a sick wrestler and Lutter has a rediculous ground game. Lets also keep in mind one of those losses was one of the luckiest submissions ever by Ryo Chonan after being absolutely dominated.
Also that was almost 4 years ago and 9 fights have passed. Fighters get better, especially with his kind of training camp. Hendo is going to look stupid in this fight. Silva punishes you even when u have him on his back. Expect some facial reconstructive surgery for Mr. Hollywood.

So according to Dan, the guys he fought weren’t good wrestlers… and that’s why he lost? OK, first of all, Nate Marquardt is a good wrestler. Second, Anderson Silva’s two losses in Pride were by submission, he did not lose to wrestlers. Dan sounds overconfident; Anderson Silva may not be the best pound for pound fighter in the world (I don’t know how he could be with poor wrestling and less than perfect jiu jitsu) but I’m definitely predicting Anderson Silva by TKO. Henderson doesn’t have a suspect chin, but I don’t think he’s acknowledged Anderson’s ability to connect with a higher percentage of his punches, which is really what I would call Anderson’s strength in the ring. Hendo won’t go down with one punch, but he’ll go down with a flurry.

[quote comment=”323064″][quote comment=”322903″]Hendo cracking a joke in the interview -
”
On UFC president Dana White saying it was like pulling teeth to get Henderson to come down to 185 pounds:

“It wasn’t pulling teeth. I already lost my teeth. He couldn’t do much of that.”
”

Henderson truely seems ready for this fight and he is 100% correct that Anderson Silva has not faced a wrestler in the UFC. He has faced strikers and a fat Travis Lutter.

Remember there was once a champ in the LHW division that was fighting opponents with styles taylor made for him to KO. That is the same thing that has been happening with Silva. Will Hendo pull a Rampage? He is much more than capable.

(by pulling a Rampage, I am not indicating that Hendo already holds a win over Silva…)[/quote]
About silva not been good against wrestlers is true watch the fight with dayju takase that dude controlled the whole fight and then submitted him. he’s not even top ranked but still managed to defeat him…Watch that fight it used to be on you tube . Its pride 26 bad to the bone i think…[/quote]

That was a long time ago, and silva has been working on his wrestling during the past year (at least that’s what he says). I think silva will shut up a lot of ppl that talks bad about his ground game, after this fight, there won’t be any more doubts (both ways).

Here is my prediction on what will detemine this fight…………… Greco Roman Clinch > Muy Thai CLinch

What about Marquardt?? he’s not just a striker, he was the king of Pancrase!

We are talking about someone that just went the distance with Rampage. IMO Hendo is on a totally different level than Silva. Not to mention he gave Wanderlei a hell of a first fight and won the next fight. Hendo is a beast and if he dominates the MW division he should move back up.

[quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?

[quote comment=”323115″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?[/quote]

errh, yeah

[quote comment=”323123″][quote comment=”323115″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?[/quote]

errh, yeah[/quote]
Haha Linx, you’r way off buddy. Hendo has been fighting in a cage since before Anderson was born. With Frank Shamrock back in the old UFC days.

[quote comment=”323148″][quote comment=”323123″][quote comment=”323115″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?[/quote]

errh, yeah[/quote]
Haha Linx, you’r way off buddy. Hendo has been fighting in a cage since before Anderson was born. With Frank Shamrock back in the old UFC days.[/quote]

yeah, you’re talking WAY back. like that makes any difference nowadays.

I think it’s just about as even as it gets. Both are very very tough and I think both will be able to go the distance. I do agree with Pat, that Silva has not only beaten his opponents, but absolutely destroyed them, and destroyed Franklin twice. Defeating anyone twice in a row is an accomplishment, and Franklin in my opinion is big and a beast. I don’t count Chris Leben, a monkey could beat him, but Lutter and Marquardt are legit. But you cannot disregard the only man to hold two weight division championships at the same time, the same man who broke a dude’s hand with his head and kept on trucking. I think Hendo will be able to withstand those knees better than Rich, but my concern for him is the unorthodox striking of Anderson, and if he can prepare aptly for it. He seems confident that he has. I wouldn’t at all be surprised of a split decision in this match up.

These comments are just what this fight needs. Nice work Dan.

The other difference with Hendo is that he has no fear and loves to fight the best in the world, which he said was a pre-requisite before signing with the UFC - fighting on the top contenders.

His mental strength, fighting talends will see Hendo win this one in the second or third by hammers fists on the ground.

p.s sorry about spelling at work and not meant to be on here, so had to rush

That pic is what all of Dans pictures will look like in the future, with his mouth cropped out after he loses all the rest of his teeth

[quote comment=”323154″][quote comment=”323148″][quote comment=”323123″][quote comment=”323115″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?[/quote]

errh, yeah[/quote]
Haha Linx, you’r way off buddy. Hendo has been fighting in a cage since before Anderson was born. With Frank Shamrock back in the old UFC days.[/quote]

yeah, you’re talking WAY back. like that makes any difference nowadays.[/quote]

linx your an idiot

[quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

dude hendo won the 98 tournament in the ufc so he did not fight in the cage for the 1st time against rampage, please do ur research before u speak

[quote comment=”322926″]Hendo is winning this fight.

Bet now, and make BIG $$$$[/quote]

Great advice!!

Sure dude. If wrestling always wins Chase Beebe would still be a WEC champ.

Just as a tidbit, Hendo lost (arguably twice) to a fighter named Misaki. Misaki was beat two times by Nate the great… Who was DESTROYED by Silva.

Hendo is extremely overrated

Hendo’s GnP is very lackluster and his cardio is suspect. But hey, he beat Wandy so who cares.

[quote comment=”323191″][quote comment=”323154″][quote comment=”323148″][quote comment=”323123″][quote comment=”323115″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?[/quote]

errh, yeah[/quote]
Haha Linx, you’r way off buddy. Hendo has been fighting in a cage since before Anderson was born. With Frank Shamrock back in the old UFC days.[/quote]

yeah, you’re talking WAY back. like that makes any difference nowadays.[/quote]

linx your an idiot[/quote]

Let’s play nice children.

[quote comment=”323111″]We are talking about someone that just went the distance with Rampage. IMO Hendo is on a totally different level than Silva. Not to mention he gave Wanderlei a hell of a first fight and won the next fight. Hendo is a beast and if he dominates the MW division he should move back up.[/quote]

Is he also on a whole different level than the guy who beat him in his last MW fight and all the guys he barely won a decision against in Pride??

[quote comment=”323195″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

dude hendo won the 98 tournament in the ufc so he did not fight in the cage for the 1st time against rampage, please do ur research before u speak[/quote]

Dude, do you really think the experience hendo had in the two fights from his UFC 10 years ago will have an effect on his comfort zone today? The dude fought for 10 years in the ring, that’s a LONG time before. Do you remember the job you had ten years ago and how you handled your day to day chores?

[quote comment=”323098″]Here is my prediction on what will detemine this fight…………… Greco Roman Clinch > Muy Thai CLinch[/quote]

Both fighters are masters in their respective clinch. This fight will not settle which clinch is superior, as both are used for very different purposes.

In the clinch game I think the advantage will go to the fighter who can lock in their particular brand of clinch first. If Anderson can lock his Muay Thai clinch first, Dan will certainly eat knees. If Dan locks a Greco clinch first, it’s an automatic takedown.

I think that Anderson will win this fight, he brings a more extensive and varied arsenal to the table than Dan (ground game and stand up).

the thing about Silva is that even when he does get in a little bit of danger there is no frantic covering or anything. he is so calm it is amazing. The guy really needs to get props for his ground game. He has great BJJ but he would rather knock you out. If it does go to the ground it is a toss up imo.

[quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

Henderson has fought more than once in the cage. This will actually be his 4th fight in the octagon.

travis lutter is a good wrestler and he got subbed by silva so his comment is not 100% accurate. should be a great fight and i am looking forward to it. it will be a war.

another pride guy is going to be carried out dreaming of what could have been silva submitted travis and if he goes down he will be ok. dan has one chance he hits hard real hard but my money is on anderson but i cant wait lets get it on…….

[quote comment=”323040″]The Silva backers are using the dismantling of Leban and Franklin as there basis for their pick. But I think those are scewed information fights because of styles. Franklin and Leban will bang with you, in your face. Hendo will bag with you, but that really isnt his bread and butter. He will bang then take you down. And then repeat.

I see Hendo having more ways to win then Silva.

Hendo by (T)KO
Hendo by decision

Silva by decision only

If the bigger, stronger fighters in the LHW division have not been able to KO Hendo, I really, really dont think Silva will be able to.

There are alot more unknowns going into this fight for Silva then Hendo.

Can Silva go to the championship rounds?
Can Silva take a big right to the chin?
Can Silva surivive GnP from someone that did not just get off of a week long fast?(sp?)
What will Silva do if his clinch is deemed useless?

I think we already know Hendo and what to expect.

This is going to be awsome!![/quote]

silva by decision only…..put down the crack pipe and understand that he has concrete blocks on the end of his arms and can knock anyone out at any time. period.

Mania, how is “dumb” worse than “idiot”? and “ignorant” I’d put in the same level as “idiot”. Why does my post always get edited/deleted for saying things that are equivalent to others which do get posted? Just wondering, please reply.

[quote comment=”323040″]The Silva backers are using the dismantling of Leban and Franklin as there basis for their pick. But I think those are scewed information fights because of styles. Franklin and Leban will bang with you, in your face. Hendo will bag with you, but that really isnt his bread and butter. He will bang then take you down. And then repeat.

I see Hendo having more ways to win then Silva.

Hendo by (T)KO
Hendo by decision

Silva by decision only

If the bigger, stronger fighters in the LHW division have not been able to KO Hendo, I really, really dont think Silva will be able to.

There are alot more unknowns going into this fight for Silva then Hendo.

Can Silva go to the championship rounds?
Can Silva take a big right to the chin?
Can Silva surivive GnP from someone that did not just get off of a week long fast?(sp?)
What will Silva do if his clinch is deemed useless?

I think we already know Hendo and what to expect.

This is going to be awsome!![/quote]

I don’t think Anderson needs to use the clinch at all. I am basing my opinion that Silva will win off of the fact that every round starts standing up. Sure, Hendo can take Silva down, and he can probably keep him there. Silva will be working for submissions or trying to get up, but I’d give the advantage on the ground to Hendo for sure. The problem is, he has to take him there again and again unless he finishes him early. I think Hendo’s advantage (his wrestling) will ultimately be his undoing because Silva knows he is going to have to use it again and again, and in those moments when Henderson is vulnerable, grabbing the single leg or just moving in for a shoot, I think Anderson will punish Hendo, and like I said in my previous post, Anderson doesn’t win with his power, he wins with his accuracy. Silva will land his punches and that should be enough to take Hendo out. I’m well aware of Hendo’s chin, and this is a solid matchup, I’m not looking past Henderson, I just feel that Anderson is going to be hard to finish, with the training of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (who has submitted Henderson, and perhaps helped his brother, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, devise a plan to submit Hendo as well, 2 and 1/2 years later) and the fact that he will be so hard to finish will lead to Hendo losing via TKO. I don’t think he’ll be knocked completely unconscious, just dazed to the point that the ref calls the fight.

I am in shock that everyone on this site really thinks hendo is going to win. I will guarantee silva will win. Good wrestling is nowhere near enough to beat him, are you kidding me. Everyone will be wrong except for me!!!

TO DAN HENDERSON:

#1. Only losing two out of five total still isn’t shabby.

#2. That was then; this is now.

#3. Good luck Dan…you’ll need it!

[quote comment=”322926″]Hendo is winning this fight.

Bet now, and make BIG $$$$[/quote]
Already did… I like the way you think.

[quote comment=”323067″]Nate Marquardt is a sick wrestler and Lutter has a rediculous ground game. Lets also keep in mind one of those losses was one of the luckiest submissions ever by Ryo Chonan after being absolutely dominated.
Also that was almost 4 years ago and 9 fights have passed. Fighters get better, especially with his kind of training camp. Hendo is going to look stupid in this fight. Silva punishes you even when u have him on his back. Expect some facial reconstructive surgery for Mr. Hollywood.[/quote]
I said dayju takase not ryo chonan!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote comment=”323115″][quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

One fight in the cage, huh?[/quote]
Hendo was fighting in the cage when Silva was still in high school. He fought in the UFC before Pride.

[quote comment=”323205″]Sure dude. If wrestling always wins Chase Beebe would still be a WEC champ.

Just as a tidbit, Hendo lost (arguably twice) to a fighter named Misaki. Misaki was beat two times by Nate the great… Who was DESTROYED by Silva.

Hendo is extremely overrated[/quote]
Umm Nate was controlling the fight until he was caught flat footed…

“He also has a thundering right hand”

His left ain’t that bad either, i’m sure Wanderlei can tell you.

[quote comment=”323012″]I’m still pulling for silva by KO, hendo acts as if silva came straight from Pride when in reality he was fighting at cage rage and became champion there also. The spider got used to the cage already a long time ago, while hendo only had one fight in the cage. hendo definitely has some skills that might give the spider a run for his money, but still, I just don’t see the spider losing. This is going to be a great fight, may the best man win.[/quote]

he fought in the cage twice before rampage

How come the promos are saying “THIS SATURDAY”????

makes a difference when you’re fighting fighters who get steroid tests regularly

[quote comment=”323239″]the thing about Silva is that even when he does get in a little bit of danger there is no frantic covering or anything. he is so calm it is amazing. The guy really needs to get props for his ground game. He has great BJJ but he would rather knock you out. If it does go to the ground it is a toss up imo.[/quote]
this could b fight of the year…spider does come from the best camp around,,,look who he is training with…i jus hope danny isnt takeing hgh like that bum randy and his gold-digger skank wife

Well one of those losses was when Silva fought with a broken foot and got caught in one of the most amazing submissions ever and the other was one of the coolest illegal kicks that resulted in a DQ so I wouldn’t say those two losses should take away from Silva being considered the best pound for pound in the world. That being said Henderson does have the perfect style to match up with Silva so if Hendo is smart enough to not try and stand with Silva he has a good chance of pulling off the win, but even if he can take it to the ground Silva has showed he’s far from a push over there.

silva is too damn quick, if you take him down he is capable of jumping right back up, and is wrestling doesn’t seem bad either..

hendo should control him for 5 rounds. I don’t see that,

by the way, marquardt is a great wrestler of his own