Dana White: Dan Henderson is next in line for a title shot against Anderson Silva
by MMAmania.com on Jul 31, 2009 3:42 PM EDT
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A rematch against UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, not Rich Franklin at UFC 103 on Sept. 19, is what Dan Henderson can focus on now that company president Dana White has shuffled the deck in the wake of Affliction MMA’s demise.
Affliction refugee Vitor Belfort is now booked to replace Henderson opposite Franklin in the UFC 103 main event, which had fans less than thrilled when it was announced earlier this month.
White did not announce a hard date for Silva-Henderson 2, saying that it will all depend on "how banged up" Silva is after challenging Forrest Griffin in a non-title 205-pound special attraction next weekend at UFC 101.
However, if history is any indicator, Silva might be ready to rock on Sunday, Aug. 9 -- he has remarkably suffered very little, if any, damage throughout his perfect nine-fight UFC career thus far.
In fact, Henderson is among the few who performed quite well before experiencing the same fate as the rest: Defeat.
Silva and Henderson first met at UFC 82: "Pride of a Champion" back in March 2008. Henderson controlled much of the first round, using his Olympic-caliber Greco Roman wrestling skills to takedown the Brazilian and implement effective ground and pound.
He also took time between throwing punches to smother Silva’s airway -- a rarely seen, albeit legal, maneuver to disrupt the breathing of an opponent. However, it seemed to irritate and anger Silva more than anything else.
Silva came out in the second round a new man, putting it on "Hollywood" with a punishing assortment of pinpoint strikes. Henderson eventually hit the floor and Silva capitalized by securing a fight-ending rear naked choke with just 12 seconds to spare before the frame expired.
Since losing his Pride FC title to Silva that night, Henderson has strung together three consecutive victories against very tough opponents.
He notched victories over Brazilian jiu-jitsu powerhouse Rousimar Palhares and former middleweight champion Rich Franklin, as well as dismantled Michael Bisping at UFC 100 with an epic punch/flying forearm punch combination that will go down as one of the best knockouts ever.
In short, Henderson has seemingly earned another opportunity to challenge for the 185-pound world title. And his stock has never been higher thanks to the Bisping beatdown.
Silva, on the other hand, has had to pack-on 20 extra pounds in an effort to rekindle the excitement that earned him the title as the most dangerous fighter in the sport. He’s fresh off back-to-back underwhelming -- albeit winning performances -- against middleweight challengers Thales Leites and Patrick Cote.
White matched Silva up against Griffin with the idea that it would spark fireworks -- something that has been missing in Silva’s two most recent appearances. Apparently, a record-setting nine straight UFC wins -- seven of which were all stoppages that never went longer than two rounds -- is not good enough these days.
He’ll look to add Henderson’s name to that impressive hit list, again, when the pair rematch later this year.
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This rematch is way better than the FRANKLIN rematch for HENDO and fans. This time HOLLYWOOD is going to take back his title.
by TaPouT on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t be surprised if hendo wins this 1
If there is 1 thing i’ve learnt it is never to bet against hendo or silva
because hendo is always 1 punch away and silva hasn’t lost in the ufc
by ufcaddict on Jul 31, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya me either if he comes in with a real good game plan and tries to implement what he did right in the first round of there last match he might be able to squeeze a win
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the other hand if he comes in swinging like he did to bisping silva will do to him what he did to leben
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 31, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bum-rushing Silva gets you knocked the fuck out. Period.
Lunging forward and winging that overhand right has the same likelihood of success as Gina Carano ordering a salad and calling it a meal.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HENDO! HENDO!
Patient and takedowns, beat him up.
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 31, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Hendo is smart that will be his gameplan, Bennie. But patience also gives Anderson more time to find his range. Silva’s reach, timing and speed mean that Hendo will pay for every TD attempt by eating strikes. Hendo is getting cracked BAD sooner or later in this fight.
He might take him down once or twice, but Anderson has an excellent guard and Hendo won’t do much damage on top. Hendo can try and wear him down, but in a 5-round fight it’s just a matter of time ’till he gets smashed.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just read Dana’s interview and he says the Nate/Maia winner isn’t guaranteeed a title shot, but they’re ‘in the mix’. That sucks for them. Sounds like they might need another win after that fight to get a shot, and by that time who knows what will be going on with Anderson and the MW title.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMFAO!! C’mon JJ, leave Gina out of this! But that was f’in hilarious anyway.
by chefdaddy on Jul 31, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks bro.
:-)
Time to get hammered.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol JJ, ain’t that the truth about gina. People don’t realize why the bomb worked on Bisping yet that hasn’t landed on anyone at a high level for a long while except for Wand. But hell even in their first match, it was a straight firefight with both landing bombs. Anyone with decent technical proficiency can work game on hendo if he can keep distance on hendo. Silva will work him over even harder this time.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 31, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see Hendo fight Marquardt as much as a rematch with Silva.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah henderson vs marquardt seems logical… silva vs maia should have been the next title fight.
by BiggestD on Aug 3, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cant say I fully believe he will win but I think he deserves the rematch.
Im still not sold on Miai or Marquardt as No 1 contender
by Confused on Jul 31, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? Who else besides Dan do you have in mind?
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really are confused theres no one else at 185 besides the winner of marquart/maia that deserve the shot after this match up!!!
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 31, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe vitor if he beats franklin
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 31, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but that fight’s at 205. It stands to reason he needs to win a fight at 185 before he gets a shot at the 185-pound title. Stranger things have happened of course.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya but I think if he beats franklyn, they will still give him the shot even though its at another weight if they were gonna give it to wandi if he beat franklyn(although wandi hadnt won yet at 185) I dont see why they wouldnt give it to vitor, I think maia/marquart deserve it more, but I think Vitor could sell more
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 31, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t remember Wand being guaranteed a title shot at MW if he beat Rich. My understanding was that he needed to win a fight at 185 regardless.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top 5 Middleweights
1) Silva
2) Leites (against anyone except Silva)
3) Maia
4) Mousasi (UFC should have got him instead of overrated Belfort)
5) Bisping (He only lost to Hendo because he was terrified. Would be different if they fought again)
I’d put Hendo somewhere around 10th
by RamJ on Jul 31, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey RamJ. I fear you may have suffered a severe blow to the head recently. Contact a medical professional immediately.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha…good list! Oh wait, your serious?
by McArthur on Jul 31, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys you missunderstand
I mean I dont think Maia or Marquardt deserve the title shot before Henderson.
Silva should deffinately fight the winner of thier match next…without question.
(assuming he gets by Henderson)
by Confused on Jul 31, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok that makes more sense
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 31, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok RamJ, i don’t even know where to start with your list. So i will just say what McArthur did – U serious?
by NameNotRequired on Jul 31, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top 5 stupidest posts in the history of MMA MANIA:
1) Ramj’s “Top 5 Middleweights”
2) Anything by hddavidson
3) Most anti-Fedor posts by TheDragon
4) An Introvert conspiracy theory
5) Kobajack’s post on Top 5 stupidest posts
I don’t really believe number 5 but I felt bad bagging Introvert so thought I deserved it.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, I said “most” anti-fedor posts by TheDragon; more like EVERY anti-Fedor post by TheDragon.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hehe, JJ. :D
Of course there are special mentions as well, such as Kevin’s “Diaries Of A Modern Day Casanova” by Kevin “Don Juan” Demarco (it almost made the list) and the morons who post in ALL CAPS (but I couldn’t attribute that one to any recognizable name).
I can’t think of any others at the moment, but they’re there.
by Kobajack on Aug 1, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer it if you referred to him as ‘Dragqueen’ from now on.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 1, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am expecting the same result of the first fight, maybe a KO this time
by JoW on Jul 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the only way dan wins in g n p for 5 rnds. We saw what happpend when he tried to stand in that second rnd of thier first fight.. silvas on another level standing
by markg on Jul 31, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the winner of marquardt / maia is kinda getting screwed over here, they have more back to back wins
by pat on Jul 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Dan Henderson has gone 2-2 in the UFC, lost in 2 title shots, and beaten two pretty mediocre guys. the only reason anyone would say he deserves this over some1 like Maia (who i think is 6-0 now in the UFC or something) who was going to get the shot before the Leites debacle is that theyre hendo fans and are biased.
by frosnt on Jul 31, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is 3-2. Victories against Palhares, Franklin and Bisping. And in Dan’s defence, he shouldn’t be fighting big UFC LHWs in the first place, and EVERYONE gets pwned by Anderson.
I like Maia, but put aside his record for a moment and tell me who he’s beaten. Sonnen? So what. Maia hasn’t been tested at all yet IMO, and I’m baffled by people who think he’s already earned a shot. If he gets past Nate I’ll be surprised. Yes, he can submit ANYBODY and has great BJJ sweeps to get the fight where he wants it, but Nate is a beast and knows how to fight everywhere.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is where strictly using stats is illogical. As JJ said, he beat Franklin, Palhares, and Bisping. Franklin is an A-grade fighter; Paul Harris is a solid, good-quality opponent; Bisping is also very good, although out of Hendo’s league, and Hendo destroyed him.
His two losses were title fights, one of which was a five-round war against a top five LHW and the other was against a top five p4p fighter, which he won the first round against.
Nothing to be ashamed of.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not taking anything away from Fitch, but Hendo’s record in the UFC is no less worthwhile than Fitch’s eight-fight win streak in the UFC.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although, that’s not the best comparison, as Fitch’s victories have shown he’s one of the best welterweights, but my point is that records mean shit all if you only look at the numbers.
by Kobajack on Jul 31, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yaaaaaaaaaawn
I’m officially boycotting any Fedor news threads that don’t have “officially signed” in the title! It was fun debating the rumors and what we think, but it’s old! We have 4 or 5 events in the next month and guess what, Fedor isn’t fighting in any of them! They are “negotiating with other major organizations.” Where? Read Jerry Millen’s quote and you know there will be no Fedor in the UFC. My question is, if they laid out all costs and split it down the middle, say the costs of putting on a show is 20 million, where is M-1 coming up with 10 million? They’re not, Fedor is! Fedor, you’re the greatest HW ever, grow a pair and think for yourself!
by kevin on Jul 31, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty burnt out on the Fedor saga too, kev. And yes, a 50/50 split is ridiculous, but I think they know that dude. When you are bargainaing, you start with something ludicrous so that your slightly less ludicrous demands start to appear sensible.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, only thing is JJ, they aren’t gonna come back with a 22/75 or anything close, this is just the end!
by kevin on Jul 31, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIP Hendo. This time you’re getting finished by strikes. Anderson by KO. That’s right. KO.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Hendo is lucky he got submitted last time. He’ll get his first KO loss.
by Lights Out on Jul 31, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no shot, wanderlei, rampage, belfort even gilber yvel couldnt ko hendo. he’s got a true iron chin. while silva has better striking than all those guys he doesnt have as much punching power. he may beat hendo by tko but no chance its a ko. i think hendo takes this one as long as he doesnt get stupid and try to make it into a slugfest. silva wont stick his chin out there like bisbing did.
by bobby o'shea on Jul 31, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That ‘iron chin’ was a split second from napping the last time they fought. He was totally out of it and badly rocked. Dan’s chin is like granite, I know, but no chin can withstand multiple laser-guided knees and punches from a technician like Silva.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
u cant argue that he has a granite jaw i mean he last 2 rounds with bispings vicious strikes!! lol. but i think this will be a good fight, hendo will out wrestle and out point silva for the 1st 2 rounds and that is when Silva will start to get desperate and Hendo could connect with that overhand right.
by irishlilpete on Jul 31, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo is taking this one. He has too much experience not to improve on his gameplan from their last fight. He also trained up in Big Bear before the last fight which he said completely deterred his performance. He’ll be ready to go for this and will win
by jtl87 on Jul 31, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where does it put dan if he loses?
by phenomenal angel on Jul 31, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same place as Rich Franklin I suppose. A move back to LHW.
by UK_Chris on Jul 31, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I think hendo has better matchups at lhw
by phenomenal angel on Jul 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Henderson is a tiny LHW. He doesn’t belong there, especially at his his advanced age. He was a smallish LHW in Pride, and most of those guys weren’t even cutting weight. Dan isn’t even a big MW, and the UFC LHWs absolutely dwarf him.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m Dan, it puts me in retirement. The guy is 39 years old in a few weeks. You can’t play beat the clock forever, sooner or later it starts beating you. The guy’s had a fantastic career and this is his last crack at a UFC belt. Go out with your dignity and your marbles intact. He’s made lots of money, has throngs of fans and will always have a career in the business coaching and flogging gear.
That said, I’m sure that won’t happen. Dan seems like the kind of guy you’ll have to drag kicking and screaming from the Octagon, and I doubt he’ll retire on a loss.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sh*T! Had to actually work today and I come back and find this!!! Good news!
by McArthur on Jul 31, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo performed quite well against Silva? He did no damage in the 1st round other than take him down and cover his mouth with his glove.
by HH on Jul 31, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is every1 so obsessed with Henderson laying and praying on Silva for a round. He did NOTHING. The only reason he “won” a round was because the ref didnt stand them up like he should have. Hell, Travis Lutter did a hell of a lot better against Silva then Hendo and was far and away the closest anyone has been to finishing Silva. Does that give Lutter a rematch? So stupid.
by frosnt on Jul 31, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont like rematches. But Hendo deserves it. So im all for this fight. Unfortunetely, I see it going the way the first fight did.
But entertaining none the less.
by UK_Chris on Jul 31, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can’t wait!!! hendo gave him his best run to date and will again!!!
good luck hendo! here’s hoping you wipe the floor with him
by Rob on Jul 31, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Hendo can take this one…And Vitor Franklin is a much better main event then Franklin Hendo 2.
by DL92 on Jul 31, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For the people that think the winner of Maia vs Marquardt should be the next in line. Im a huge huge Nate the great fan, and i think in due time he will get another shot. But Dan just came off a big win over the POS bisping. Dan doesnt have alot of time left, its only sensible to give Dan his rematch with Ando. He did descent in the first round and was controlling the fight well. Got caught with the knee and the rest is history. Nate is a complete different Monster now then when he lost to Anderson, but at this point in time let Dan have his second chance, and if he cant get it done, after Nate kills Maia then its his turn
by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Jul 31, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah the rematch of hendo should be in the late 2009 and than nate can have his rematch in maybe april 2010
by JoW on Jul 31, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Marquardt could get submitted in 1st by Maia. Nate has had about three of these apparent revivals in his career but he seems to always get derailed by someone good at BJJ. After watching his last fight he did look like a new man but I think Maia is the man now and after he beats Nate he should get the shot. Actually I am a big Hendo fan and am happy he gets the shot and I do think he will go the distance but it is hard to imagine him winning. He can’t stalk Silva the way he did the totally frightened Bisping.
by RamJ on Jul 31, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like maia a lot trust me, but i think a fight with him and andy will be exactly the leites fight and if maia fight hendo that will be exactly like hendo vs palhares… and i think marquartd have what it takes to beat henderson or anderson in a great fight
by JoW on Jul 31, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though im a big Bisping fan i was pissed when they said Henderson wouldnt get this shot. Its well deserved Palarhes Franklin Bisping 3 good wins. Maia will lose too.
by Tony on Jul 31, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now this will be a good fight, and Dan deserves it, and the Belfort-Franklin is indeed a very interesting match up. Kudos on this one.
by Kung Foo on Jul 31, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see this!! Kind of off subject but people keep talking about how Henderson has won the only round against Silva in his UFC career, but I remember Lutter (also a good wrestler) winning the first round against Silva, before he gased out, like all of his fights.
by doubled on Jul 31, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GO DAN! this fight is a win-win for us. if one guy wins its a win for the home team and one of the legends of the sport. if silva continues to win it just cements his legacy as a champion that much more. either way we’ll be watching history that night.
by chris on Jul 31, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Silva by unanimous decision. Maia deserves the title shot after he subs Marquardt in 1st
by RamJ on Jul 31, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love watching dan and was hoping he would get another crack at silva, that being said I would have much rather seen how vitor belfort would have done against A silva first before seeing this rematch.
by dia mette on Jul 31, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Belfort is fighting Franklin and if he clearly wins we might get to see Belfort & Silva. But don’t count henderson out he’s looking in much better shape than his first outing against Silva were he drained his tank in the first round even though he won it set up a easy sub in the second.
by Puck Head on Jul 31, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquardt has improved TONS since his last fight with Silva whereas Hendo as improved NONE.
Hendo will get destroyed in the first round.
Marquardt would have taken the belt from Silva this time.
The guy is soon 5-0 since his last shot and Hendo with 3-0 gets a rematch first? …
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 31, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hendo’s had the more high-profile fights and opponents. It is what it is.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is the best fighter nate has fought? i don’t understand how you can only look at a record to determine who is better? You have to look at the calibure of fighters they have beat and Henderson has beat higher calibure fighters than Nate who will might not get past his toughest competition that Silva made look foolish.
by Puck Head on Jul 31, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendo might have beaten SLIGHTLY better opponents, but 5-0 is still better than 3-0.
And can u honestly say that Hendo has improved since his last Silva fight? No, hes the exact same fighter.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 31, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not a matter of ‘better’ opponents, dude. It’s amatter of ‘bigger’ ooponents. First of all, Hendo/Franklin was a PPV main event, and Bisping was the KO of the frigging YEAR — and it was on the best-selling card ever. Second of all, Hendo was just a coach on TUF.
Use your head Lester, this is a business and they are trying to sell fights. And if you really want to stick with your ‘better record’ argument, you should keep in mind that Marquardt has never beaten anybody the caliber of Rich Franklin both in terms of talent and profile.
I agree that Hendo is the same fighter as he was last time he faced Silva, and will suffer the same fate (if he’s lucky!). That said, there’s more than wins and losses to the fight game. Hendo is a well-known and beloved fighter and will sell a lot more PPVs than Nate right now.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, and I just realized … Nate lost to Leites two fights ago, and is actually 3-2 in his last 5 fights and 3-1 since his title shot. I don’t know where you got that 5-0 record from.
He also did much more poorly than Dan against Silva the first time, which makes him less attractive a PPV buy to fans who don’t know how much he’s improved, and just remember him getting pwned. I think That’s a wrap for this debate.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didnt lose to Leites and you know it.
He’s currently 4-0 since his fight against silva and after 102 he’ll be 5-0…
Palhares isnt even a gatekeeper
Bisping is horrible as we all know
Franklin is legit but he BARELY beat him.
Whereas Nate absolutely destroyed kampmann (among otherS), who will be fighting for the 170 title soon.
by Lester The Pimp on Jul 31, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, looks like an ‘L’ on his record to me. An illegal knee is an illegal knee. As much as I hate Leites, he would have been well within his rights to stop fighting after that. He got smashed. And you just answered your own question by pointing out that Kampmann is a natural WW. And not a top 5-caliber WW either.
Nate is a terrific fighter man, and he’ll get his shot after Maia. Surely you can see why they want to give Dan the first kick at the proverbial can, though. Like I said elsewhere today, I would have Hendo fight the winner of Marquardt/Maia and give that guy the shot – but they need someone to fight for the MW title this year.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, you have to look at the “calibure” of opponent. lol, what a puck head.
by frosnt1 on Jul 31, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad this fight is happenin so we get to see Silva KO the gormless yank!!!!
by Robbo on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Left jab, overhand right. I think Anderson knows what’s coming. Do you thing he might be taken down?
by charlyw on Jul 31, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds simple but really isn’t Henderson has a solid defence and a powerful overhand that will make it difficult for Silva to get in close, I can see some leg kicks by Silva but he will have to be careful because has one of the best takedowns against the leg kicks. I think this fight will be much slower the first two rounds as the fighters feel each other out but I think Silva will get frustrated and come in for a attack and get KO by a surprise uppercut.
by Puck Head on Jul 31, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon man.
1) Silva doesn’t want to get in close.
2) When has Silva ever gotten ‘frustrated and come in for an attack’? His fighting strategy is the complete opposite of that.
3| Silva is way too smart and quick to get KO’d by Henderson. He couldn’t even catch Rich Franklin cleanly, and Franklin’s defence and striking isn’t in the same league as Silva’s, which has been proven rather definitively not once but twice. Wand managed to catch Rich.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silva has been taking a lot of heat for not being able to finish fighters lately and just playing it safe, if continues against Forrest(who will push the fight) and Silva doesn’t come out with a KO or at least get a lot of solid strikes against Forrest the boo’s will get louder and louder.
Silva was frustrated both against Cote and Leites and he stated that himself both fights. Yes he does like keeping his distance but he himself is frustrated that he hasn’t finished his last two opponents now of coarse finishing Forrest might change that but I wouldn’t be surprised to see another 3 round decision most likely to Silva. The problem against Silva is he is so hard to get in close to because of his reach and speed but I certain Dan will find a way and make this a great fight.
by Puck Head on Jul 31, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin is gonna get ko’d by Belfort. That guy is on a rampage at 185.
by erba on Jul 31, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, two impressive KOs anyway. But Terry Martin sucks and this fight isn’t at MW.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Dana!
Way more better than Ace vs Hendo
by skelow on Jul 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
top list 4 guys inline 4 silva’s title!!!!
1.georges st pierre
2.henderson
3. Mousasi (UFC should have got him but they slipped by going after fedor and we all knew he wasn’t gonna sign)
4.belfort (after he knocks franklin da fuk out)
5.maia
6.luiz cane(after he loses a fight and cuts wieght)
7.marqaurt
8.okami.
9.bisbing
10a.akiyama
10b.leties
by monsta on Jul 31, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GSP’s next fight is a title defence. Mousasi is a LHW and he’s staying that way. He has designs on HW, which seems foolish to me, but that’s beside the point. Also, he wasn’t available to the UFC until he fulfilled his obligations to DREAM.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 31, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to this rematch. Hope Hendo can avoid the tap with 8 secs left in the round this time.
Did I miss it? What weight will the Frankin-Belfort fight be at?
by sudnvictory on Jul 31, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeremyjackson, I think if either Maia or Nate win in dominating fashion they will be at the top of the list. If it is a snoozer they will likely need one more win.
I have a bad feeling for Henderson. Watching Ultimate KO’s on my DVR has me realizing many of the guys who get the best KO’s turn right around and wind up on someone else’s highlight reel! Hope I’m wrong.
by wAyNe on Aug 1, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HENDO vs SPIDER is the best middleweight matchup at the present. I’m so glad DANA Xed HENDO vs ACE. Really who cares? FRANKLIN hasn’t been the same fighter since he got smashed by SILVA X2. He fights like a scared lil b*tch now and isn’t main event material anymore.
HENDO VS SPIDER ODDS??
SILVA was like -150 in first fight so part DEUX would expect
SILVA -240. However, with only 1 month in between fights for SILVA that might be too high. WOW! Only one month in between fights after a brawl with FORREST! UFC is giving FORREST no respect here. I think he loses a decision but he can definatley inflict some damage. That damage could hamper such a short training camp for SILVA. Don’t CHAMP fighters fight every 5-6 months? Seems like this is asking a lot of SPIDER. Am I wrong here??
by MMASHARP on Aug 1, 2009 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to this rematch. I love Hendo but Silva should get the win. Expect the fight to be even closer than the first one.
by Kdog on Aug 1, 2009 2:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to see Gsp vs Hendo. Two great fighters. Two big names.
by Kdog on Aug 1, 2009 2:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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