Who can replace Anderson Silva?

[FrontNakedChoke]

Who can step up? Short notice fight against Hall in Brazil...

I doubt people are lining up to jump on this opportunity, but here is a list of who is actually available.

Michael Bisping doesn't have a fight scheduled, but just beat Silva. May not want to risk it.

Robert Whittaker is available but has already beaten Hall. Not much for him to gain in a rematch.

Both of these guys ^^^ are on winning streaks and ranked above Hall. High risk low reward.

Thales Leites May be the best available option, Brazilian with no fight lined up. 2 fight losing steak though.

Brad Tavares is another suitable replacement with no fight scheduled, interesting match up.

CB Dollaway is free but on a 3 fight losing streak I don't think he would take this fight.

Rafael Natal is Brazilian, has no fight lined up, and has a win over Hall. Not the most interesting fight.

Ideally as a fan I'd pick Bisping, but I don't think that will happen.

Thales Leites seems to be the most realistic replacement in my mind.

What do you guys think? Who is your pick to replace Anderson Silva at UFC 198?

 

[Drake]

You answered your own question, mang.

 

[BokaBokte]

Good thread TS. I agree.

 

[CereserBr]

Actually Cezar Mutante Ferreira is campaining to replace Silva.

 

[Reach4theSky]

I prefer Bisping..

 

[NightwingBJJ]

Nate Diaz

 

[105]

Lombard would be a fun fight... and he was saying he wanted to go back up to MW...

 

[MisterPerfect]

What about NoforGayJesus ? Is he free to fight ? That would be awesome

 

[CasterMard]

You're crazy if you think anyone would fight Hall on 4 days notice, or could even make weight for that matter

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

Actually Cezar Mutante Ferreira is campaining to replace Silva.

This was the only fighter not on that list that looked like a viable option.

 

[BC]

Rich Franklin
Cowboy
CM Punk
Travis Lutter

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

You answered your own question, mang.

Haha I guess so. The only other possibility would be having a fight at LHW

Good thread. I agree.

Thanks. My job is really boring, so..

 

[BokaBokte]

Bisping would be good but he has title shot kinda promised so I doubt that he will do it.

Source:
http://fightsite.hr/rubrike/ufc/bis...azivac-white-se-slozio-sa-svime-sto-je-rekao/

You will need some kind of translator.

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

You're crazy if you think anyone would fight Hall on 4 days notice, or could even make weight for that matter

Crazier things have happened.

Silva vs Hall was a key match up for 198, it would be a shame if no one stepped up. They could always do a catch weight or make it at 205. Not saying the fight won't be scrapped, but I figured it was worth discussing possible replacements..

 

[FadeLess]

Aahhhh shiet !!! just found out the news !!!

On 2 days notice !! is it even possible ?

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

Lombard would be a fun fight... and he was saying he wanted to go back up to MW...

Lombard is lined up against Dan Henderson

 

[CereserBr]

This was the only fighter not on that list that looked like a viable option.

i think it would be a nice fight mutante vs. hall

 

[Verace]

shane carwin

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

i think it would be a nice fight mutante vs. hall

I like it better than the Natal rematch.

 

[FrontNakedChoke]

Aahhhh shiet !!! just found out the news !!!

On 2 days notice !! is it even possible ?