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It doesn't seem on the cards any time soon with Conor going after titles, but do you think this could be a possibility before Anderson retires? How do you think it'd go? They are the two most interesting strikers in MMA history.
Please don't get too hung up on the size difference like so many do. Don't just say "Anderson is a Middleweight, Conor is a Featherweight, so no". At least look at the specifics of how they match up size-wise. Silva is 6ft2 with a 77.5 inch reach and McGregor is 5ft9 with a 74 inch reach. They could probably work it so Silva has 15-20 lbs on him. He's obviously a lot bigger. But he's also older and less durable, while Conor would be faster.
It'd stay on the feet. Conor would have to get inside and hurt Silva, without getting KTFO. He'd be forced to push Silva and play his game, allowing Anderson to counterstrike, OR he could fight like Diaz did and lose a decision. I don't see Conor doing that. He will force the fight, and KO Silva or go out on his shield.
Please don't get too hung up on the size difference like so many do. Don't just say "Anderson is a Middleweight, Conor is a Featherweight, so no". At least look at the specifics of how they match up size-wise. Silva is 6ft2 with a 77.5 inch reach and McGregor is 5ft9 with a 74 inch reach. They could probably work it so Silva has 15-20 lbs on him. He's obviously a lot bigger. But he's also older and less durable, while Conor would be faster.
It'd stay on the feet. Conor would have to get inside and hurt Silva, without getting KTFO. He'd be forced to push Silva and play his game, allowing Anderson to counterstrike, OR he could fight like Diaz did and lose a decision. I don't see Conor doing that. He will force the fight, and KO Silva or go out on his shield.
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