that n busting up weidman off his back.
TS says Chris had nothing for Anderson in the first two fights, then goes on to say he believes that Chris would win the first two rounds like he's done twice before. Something seems off here.
which are some of the matchups you feel the guy down 0-2 is still the favorite?
anderson silva vs weidman comes to mind. anderson lost both fights, but its pretty clear from watching those fights weidman had nothing for him n was gassing out. if not for goofing n freak injury anderson wouldve made a quick work of weidman. in 3rd fight anderson doesnt clown around n likelihood of that same injury is next to impossible. weidman would probably control 1st 2 rounds like he did in 1st 2 fights, but then anderson will figure out his timing n finish him with a tko.
another one is bendo vs pettis. 1st fight was close n many felt bendo won, but pettis got the nod thanks to that fancy kick. in the 2nd fight pettis pulled the once in a life time fluke sub out his ass vs bjj blackbelt. in the 3rd fight bendo would simply control him with his superior wrestling n theres no way pettis pulls that sub again.
honorable mention big nog vs mir
this one is more of a stretch especially now with nogs condition.
in 1st fight nog was dealing with an illness n was literally a zombie in the cage. in the 2nd fight he was picking mir apart on the feet n got too eager n decided to take it to the mat. if nog kept it standing he wouldve finish mir. in the 3rd nog would outstrike mir n bully him against the cage (mirs weakness).
which are some of the matchups you feel the guy down 0-2 is still the favorite?
anderson silva vs weidman comes to mind. anderson lost both fights, but its pretty clear from watching those fights weidman had nothing for him n was gassing out. if not for goofing n freak injury anderson wouldve made a quick work of weidman. in 3rd fight anderson doesnt clown around n likelihood of that same injury is next to impossible. weidman would probably control 1st 2 rounds like he did in 1st 2 fights, but then anderson will figure out his timing n finish him with a tko.
another one is bendo vs pettis. 1st fight was close n many felt bendo won, but pettis got the nod thanks to that fancy kick. in the 2nd fight pettis pulled the once in a life time fluke sub out his ass vs bjj blackbelt. in the 3rd fight bendo would simply control him with his superior wrestling n theres no way pettis pulls that sub again.
honorable mention big nog vs mir
this one is more of a stretch especially now with nogs condition.
in 1st fight nog was dealing with an illness n was literally a zombie in the cage. in the 2nd fight he was picking mir apart on the feet n got too eager n decided to take it to the mat. if nog kept it standing he wouldve finish mir. in the 3rd nog would outstrike mir n bully him against the cage (mirs weakness).
Wasn't rampage favorite against Silva in late 2008?
i thought anderson was on his way to KO'ing chris before he goofed around because weidman looked gassed. but the second fight weidman was just dominating... anderson didnt have the mental edge anymore which is a huge deal and he just declined due to age. he would lose at this age.
pettis just had bendos number. he would win again. when u have the mental edge on someone its game over.
Even in the 2nd fight silva was taking over before the freak injury. Weidman was visibly gassed n was in survival mode.