Originally posted by StyleTime
No. I know hindsight is 20/20, but I seriously think Silva planned this guys. I noticed it during the match honestly. Pay attention to Silva between rounds and even when he is getting "pounded." He never looks worried like....at all... Something was up there.I think Silva planned this as a 5 round fight from the get go. Silva was going to finish the fight in the 5th, but he slipped and had to go for the triangle.
I actually think a rematch will be worse for Chael. Silva nearly killed Chael the few times he decided to get aggressive.
Its a bit too far to say Silva planned it but he did act weird in some moments of the fight thats for sure but thats silva for ya. I really think he should have been throwing up those kinds of trialgles since like round 3.
Originally posted by batdude123
Anderson planned on getting ass raped for 5 rounds and then getting a desperation triangle.
Silva had that triangle on hand since round 2. I saw him controlling Chael's wrist. I really do think he waiting to see if he could get the KO before he used his ace in the hole.
Originally posted by SpadeKing
Anderson really needs to work more on his take down defense and getting back up before that rematch and Sonnen needs... well he doesn't need to work on anything if Silva can't keep the fight standing.
Chael will need to work something for the rematch. He needs more striking (and submission defense.) Anderson nearly took Chael out with only a few seconds of work.
Originally posted by Naija boy
Its a bit too far to say Silva planned it but he did act weird in some moments of the fight thats for sure but thats silva for ya. I really think he should have been throwing up those kinds of trialgles since like round 3.
How do you feel a rematch will go down?
Originally posted by StyleTime
I forgot you were a Silva hater.Silva had that triangle on hand since round 2. I saw him controlling Chael's wrist. I really do think he waiting to see if he could get the KO before he used his ace in the hole.
Hilarious.
Anderson tries to get the KO but instead gets rocked and taken down. I love Silva nuthuggers.
A rematch would favor Chael. Anderson gets GnP'd to hell and back. GIVE US THE REMATCH DANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHAEL FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😠 😠 😠
Originally posted by StyleTime
I agree. Silva fought more dangerously than I would have, but it's almost like he was testing the waters. He just slipped when he decided to finish it.How do you feel a rematch will go down?
Id still stick with Silva in the rematch via earlier sub or ko (he did almost get it in round 4 before the slip) . He should have thrown that sub way earlier in this match. I was highly impressed with his chin tho.
Originally posted by batdude123
Hilarious.Anderson tries to get the KO but instead gets rocked and taken down. I love Silva nuthuggers.
A rematch would favor Chael. Anderson gets GnP'd to hell and back. GIVE US THE REMATCH DANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHAEL FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
😠 😠 😠
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Originally posted by SpadeKing
He definitely wasn't stopping the take down enough, I only really noticed him defending well against it in the last two rounds.Well I found out a few more people who can take a beating and keep fighting.
Also, true. Anderson's chin is underrated.
Originally posted by Naija boy
Id still stick with Silva in the rematch via earlier sub or ko (he did almost get it in round 4 before the slip) . He should have thrown that sub way earlier in this match. I was highly impressed with his chin tho.
Interesting tidbit for everyone out there. Chael has lost to triangle chokes more than any other submission.
😆 Anderson Silva is the ****ing man!!!!!!!!!! He pulled that one right out of the cracker jack box/happy meal! That's as close as Sonnen's stupid ass will EVER get to the title!
Originally posted by SpadeKingMatt was my only surprise. I really didn't think he had it in him anymore. Good job 4him.
Well team Brazil is 1-3 so far and I'm 3-1 on my picks.
Originally posted by StyleTime
Gotcha. I think Silva will hunt that KO down harder now that he's had Chael's measure.Interesting tidbit for everyone out there. Chael has lost to triangle chokes more than any other submission.
Yeah i think if he comes out aggressive earlier on he can get the ko seeing as he almost got it with a few seconds of pressure in round 4.
Thats not surprising tho, he doesnt really guard against it well and Silva was controlling one of his arms for a good portion of the time he was on the ground.
On a lighter note, perhaps Anderson should lose the mustache. Brings bad luck
Sonnen wants a rematch.
Sonnen was equally receptive to the proposition of meeting Silva again.
“There’s true camaraderie when you compete against somebody. I don’t have ill will towards Anderson and I don’t wish him a bad life,” said Sonnen, “but here’s the truth. If the commission would sanction it and Dana would move, I’d fight him right now.”
Sonnet was awesome last night and was hungry and came out with a no fear and a chip on his shoulder. It's hard to tell but in a rematch he may even have a bigger one then before.
Which would equal bad for Silva. He got a nice win last night but I think Sonnet has his number right now.
As for Silva acting weird he seemed basically uncomfortable and sometimes desperate with how he was fighting last night.
Still congrats for him pulling the win off. I hope they give Sonnet another chance.