anderson vs henderson

anderson silva vs Dan henderson - middleweight

confirmed for next yr around ufc 82

thoughts?

Thoughts? Very Good Thoughts ;) Can't wait for that one. Don't know who I'll pick to win though.

Should be a cracking fight. Makes the fans who say Pride fighters aren't doing well in the UFC look foolish,as both are predominantly Pride fighters.

Silva has looked SO good lately I'm going to have a hard time picking against him. But if there is a guy out there that can put the Spider on his back and bang out a win its Hollywood.

Hi Gents,
Man, I'm excited about this fight! While both are among my favorite fighters, if I were a betting man, I would put my money on Silva. I think he'll take it by decision. I don't see a knockout (or a submission for that matter) either way; both men are too good and savvy. Moreover, both have a good set of whiskers on them.

Dan certainly has his world class wrestling skills and his vaunted right hand along with a pretty potent left hook to boot. But Anderson, on the other hand, is technically a more complete package as his stand-up, clinch, and ground games are all outstanding. What really stands out about Anderson is his accuracy and timing. He's on another level. He's very effective and efficient with all he does.

The X factor about Dan, which makes him so, so tough, is his winning mentality. He has one of the strongest, if not the strongest, mindset in MMA. C'mon, this guy has fought everybody and has never been knocked out. Sure, he was submitted by Frank Shamrock, but that was a strictly submission grappling match many years ago when he was a newbie. Other than that, all the fights he's lost have been close and by decision. If there is anyone who has the ability to beat Anderson it's Dan. But...

Anderson's mindset is as strong as Dan's as showcased in his dominating victories over formidable opposition. He's been destroying everyone who's been put in front of him the last few years. As the saying goes, confidence breeds confidence, success breeds success...

Anyway, it's gonna be a great, great fight. Can't wait...

Take care.

anderson silva is one of the few guys in mma that has real talent in the stand up game, so i could see him landing an awesomely timed knee.

but i think dan henderson dropping from 205 might overpower silva to take the decision.

Siva is a truly great fighter. But as Van said, if there's a guy out there....


I've gotta go with Henderson on this one. Remember when I started the thread about who the truly world class athletes are, and that right now many mma guys are big fish in a pond that is still rather small, well Dan is one of those world class athletes. Awesome speed and strength, and an amazing wrestler.

Henderson by TKO in the 2nd.