UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman

I stand by my statement that Weidman will be the guy to defeat Silva. I think the guy is a much better version of Chael Sonnen, better wrestling, better sub d and better ground and pound. If Silva wins this there is literally nothing interesting left for him at MW and its time for some superfights. Really pumped for this one.

The Mark Munoz fight was a huge win, bit by the time the Silva fight happens, it would be a year that Weidman has fought and he's had multiple injuries since then.

Unless Silva breaks 2 ribs this time out, I have no reason to pick against him. I think people take the first Chael fight too much to heart and think it's a true display of Silva's wrestling ability.

"Put him on his back and rain down punches"

Because that worked so well for Henderson, Lutter, and Chael.

"But both Dan and Travis held him down almost the whole first round...."

And both were finished by the end of the second.

"But Travis had him in the mount...."

And Silva quickly reversed out of it.

If anything has reinforced my idea of how dominate Silva is, it would be the "Like Water" documentary. In one scene, you see Silva working delicately on maintaining wrist control when on his back, and how to distract from that in order to complete the triangle submission.

5th Round. Less than a minute to go.

Silva, as he has done all night, goes to grab for Chael's wrists. And Chael makes pretty much the only mistake of the night, which was leaning up, giving Silva some distance. So with one wrist held, he snaps a quick punch right into Chael's mouth. Chael goes to block his face with his left hand and with his right wrist already locked up, Silva easily slips his leg over and gets the Triangle.

In the same scene, you see Silva practicing the "counter" to the Triangle, and how to maintain control. And whats the first thing Chael does come round 5, less than a minute to go? Attempts the same counter, only to tap out a few seconds later.

Any given Sunday, or Saturday or whatnot. But Silva's a killer.

I wish we didn't have to wait so long for this fight. I was hoping it was the next show. I don't follow mma that much however this fight has me intrigued.

Weidman is going to get embarrassed.
I no longer buy in to hype.

GSP dominated Nick and will Hendricks.
Anderson will destroy Weidman
Jones will tool Chael.

James, what's your thought on Edgar vs Olivera?
I've not heard much of him, Edgar gonna steam roll him?

3 great additions to the card.

I really, really enjoy watching Oliviera fight. One of my favorites.

James, I've never asked, what's the backstory to your sig?

I think we will finally see Silva go down...Weidman wants this bad and what better way to do it than by taking out the guy that is supposedly untouchable
Personally I think if the superfight ever happens GSP will take Silva out as well

Anderson Silva (c) Vs Chris Weidman - First Round TKO

Frank Edgar Vs Charles Oliveira - Unanimous Decision

Tim Kennedy Vs Roger Gracie - First Round KO

Cub Swanson Vs Dennis Siver - Unanimous Decision

Mark Munoz Vs Tim Boetsch - Split Decision



The Weidman hype train is running extremely strong and it's believable too. Weidman has a chance to dethrone Silva, but I still can't pick against Anderson. The guy is still hungry and to the surprise of his haters - he's humble. Sure, Chris is the "young gun", but Anderson knows this and I bet he's training twice as hard as usual, if that's even possible. I see Anderson winning in impressive fashion and I think Weidman might be too aggressive in trying to take it to the champ; which will ultimately be his undoing.