Considering A. Silva almost got KO'ed by pillow-fist Bisping, should Uriah be considered favorite?

[dragonclaw]

Also taking into consideration Silva hasn't won a fight in ages...

I can't see how it would make sense for Uriah not to be the favorite going into this fight.

Odds aren't out yet but if the bookies get this one wrong and set Anderson at -200 or some BS like that. it's going to be red panty night for me baby..

 

[dragonsfly]

Anderson is done and even wondering why the hell dose he have a fight booked. That is even beyond me

 

[Reach4theSky]

Anderson has a shot. Hall has a history of being too ''nice'' and not going for the kill.

 

[KB Warrior]

This is going to be a staring contest.

 

[NHB7]

I imagine the odds are much closer than people would have had them just a few months ago. But, Andeeson is just as capable of KOing Uriah and Andersons losses come against the best in the division (save Bisping, which was at least competitive). I think Anderson will be the slight favorite.

 

[Sparkie]

I would expect Uriah to have a speed advantage
Is Uriah going to choke in front of the Brazilian crowd?

Anderson is a very good counter striker so I would not rule him out

Bisping is a good volume puncher not giving Anderson much... being very careful knowing what a good counter striker anderson is

 

[ralphus1]

This is going to be a staring contest.

Really hope you're wrong, but I wouldn't be surprised either.

 

[Goatenstein]

Silva fans making excuses for a fight he should win easily even now. Sad.

 

[Podcast]

Lost all credibility when you said pillow-fist, that shit is so dumb...

 

[Bradstones]

Anderson is done and even wondering why the hell dose he have a fight booked. That is even beyond me

well its not exactly Gracie vs Shamrock either

 

[Yabuki]

he almost got Ko'd a bunch of times, fighting like that is normal to take a few from pressure fighters like bisping. but guess what ? what weidman did with one bisping couldn't do with his punches. is not easy to K.O. Anderson, he does have chin AND he still trusts it. Uria has a chance, the guy is scary, awesome striker. Needs a win to put himself up there in the title picture. But...is Anderson Silva, one second and the fight can be over. I think it will be an awesome fight, idk why so many people are scared they don't go at it. They will not be like Wandy x Stann tho, just a nice, technical fight.

 

[jaayzen45]

I'd say Silva's chin is cracked as evident in recent fights. He should probably hang it up. He can still win but he is almost getting ko'd every fight now.

 

[Deleted member 196663]

Anderson-Bisping was really entertaining, imo. Hilarious fight. His career needs to be managed extra carefully now. Not sure why you would put him up against a guy with KO power like Hall. Also, both have a tendency to fall into long periods of inaction, so this could also be a snoozer as well.

 

[dragonclaw]

Lost all credibility when you said pillow-fist, that shit is so dumb...

I've personally sparred with Bisping and I can confirm that his punches lack power, but to his credit, he does somewhat make it up in volume..

 

[Franklin U.]

No, Anderson was better than 3-1 fave and in a lot of peoples eyes, -won.

Anderson -260
Hall +220

....and they should have Brunson fight Whitaker and have Bisping take on Mousasi at 200, in which case:

Mousasi -260
Bisping +220

 

[bigconan]

Anderson is done and even wondering why the hell dose he have a fight booked. That is even beyond me

I agree. He simply can't take a shot anymore. He looks good in spurts but can't seem to pull the trigger. He had bisping almost out at the of the 3rd round I think. next round starts and he simply dances around for the next 3 mintues, letting bisping completely recover. Silver should just retire. I don't see him doing well against anyone, to be honest. Even against uriah, he has a chance of being ko'd.

 

[HHJ]

if you got hit by something you didnt see,pillow fisted or not,its gonna have a more profound effect.

 

[Count Zero]

Really sad that I'd have to describe this fight as "winnable" from both of their perspectives ... lol

 

[Deleted member 502383]

I still don't believe Bisping survived the front kick or even recovered his bearings for round 3. Michael Bisping is no world beater but he is 10 times the man I am.

 

[Cry0Therapy737]

Anderson has lost his chin but Uriah is also a mental midget and folds easily, that atmosphere with all those hostile Brazilians and one of the all time greats standing across from him is more than enough to make Uriah quit.

A guy that dropped decisions to two atrocious fighters like Natal and Howard doesn't have any business beating Anderson, if he loses it's time to retire.