Does the spider act like he is always...

[true_fan]

In control of the fight even when he is losing because
1. He really is but tired of being champ
2. So he can demoralize his foe
3.Very arrogant
4.Very insecure
5.Just trolling
6. In his mind, he thinks he is the God of MMA

 

[billharford]

yeah I don't know, but I think Anderson Silva might be confident in his abilities as a fighter

 

[13 others]

I think he is very confident but trolling at the same time

 

[Mikey Palangio]

6. In his mind, he thinks he is the God of MMA

 

[Davey Crockett]

It's easier said than done. To seem in control or to convey a sense of it means negating the opponents offence with good footwork and movement.

 

[Brolypr]

you forgot option 7: just doesnt give a shit anymore

 

[Sirwastealot]

I think its more 2, psyching out his opponent. And also psyching himself up.

 

[Fiddlesticks]

He wants the highlight reel finish. Lots of confidence in his finishing ability.

 

[OrigFan255]

you forgot option 7: just doesnt give a shit anymore

AKA, Sapping it!

 

[cheesus]

I have no idea how Andersons mind works, he is a confusing individual.

 

[Money509]

He doesnt care anymore. Hes just fighting for fun now, in his prime though he was GOAT and he knew he could stop guys almost anytime he wanted to.

 

[UL]

Anderson has always been a troll/fake
But many of you guys are just too stupid to realise.same with jones

 

[Phillyz]

he taunts to goad his opponents into attacking him and then picks his opponents apart with vicious counters

 

[frederick]

I think its more 2, psyching out his opponent. And also psyching himself up.

I'd say it's this. It's more than simple trolling.

And what the guy above me said.

 

[maxi diablo]

He refuses to wilt under oressure.

 

[Venom]

In control of the fight even when he is losing because
1. He really is but tired of being champ
2. So he can demoralize his foe
3.Very arrogant
4.Very insecure
5.Just trolling
6. In his mind, he thinks he is the God of MMA

How the hell did you get INSECURE out of all of that?

like seriously, Sherdog...

 

[true_fan]

How the hell did you get INSECURE out of all of that?

like seriously, Sherdog...

Because he talks like a mouse

 

[Perrichet]

Insecure. Nick Diaz flipped it around and Anderson looked like he wanted to cry

 

[tenniswhiz]

But many of you guys are just too stupid to realise.same with jones

 

[moreorless87]

There might be some degree of aggorance but I think the main issue is looking to play mindgames with an opponent and more recently perhaps convince judges as well.

In SIlva's latter years his whole game has been about exploiting errors opponents make and obviously the best way to create those situations is to make them feel like there losing the fight or about to be KOed.