What's your prediction on Forrest Griffin vs Anderson Silva?

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  1. québecwarrior

    québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre Full Member

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    I can't see Forrest Griffin seeing the end of the fight on his feet. No.

    He will get knocked out. I'm sure of it. Yes, he has the size advantage, but Anderson is a pretty big guy himself.

    The truth is that its not really the chin of Griffin who make me he will get knocked out, but his pillowhand. Anderson Silva has a good chin, Hendo clocked him with a big right hand, he didnt react. I don't see Silva respecting Griffin's power so the Spider will walk him down, and catch him and hurt him.

    Griffin has only one scenario to win this fight. Take down Silva, and try to not being held up by the ref. If he is too long standing with Silva, he will get knocked out or knock down and finished there by the Spider. Griffin need to avoid any lazy leg kicks because Silva will catch one with a big right hand.

    I really hope i'm wrong on all the line though. I want to see Forrest win this fight. I just think, its a very bad matchup for him. He blocks too many shot with his face, and Anderson Silva's accuracy is lethal.
    At least the 3 rounds favour him, because in a 5 rounds, its sure as hell he wouldnt hear the ring bell. Anderson Silva is a much better striker than Rampage Jackson.
     
    québecwarrior, Jun 19, 2009
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  2. cippi

    cippi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    are these guys fighting ?
     
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  3. québecwarrior

    québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre Full Member

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    Yes, on UFC 101, comain event of BJ Penn vs Kenny Florian
     
    québecwarrior, Jun 19, 2009
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  4. OuterDrake

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    Silva, he is a better mt/kickboxer than Griffen.

    And his ground game has world class defense.
     
    OuterDrake, Jun 19, 2009
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  5. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If griffin decides to strike with silva which he probably would do then i can see silva winning by knockout. Ground game i give silva the edge also. I see silva winning this fight with a TKO-KO or decision.
     
    Vitor Belfort, Jun 19, 2009
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  6. Wilhelm

    Wilhelm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Griff's ground game is enough to win this fight. His stand up game isn't. Griff is a big guy and if he gets on top of Silva it could stay there. It'll be different than smaller guys like Henderson and Lutter. He took Rampage down, held him down, and mounted him. I don't see why he couldn't do the same with Silva.

    Silva will most likely win it though.
     
    Wilhelm, Jun 20, 2009
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  7. MaliSlamusrex

    MaliSlamusrex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Griffin fights 5 rounds at 185 pounds he will die.
     
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  8. Wilhelm

    Wilhelm Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's @ 205.
     
    Wilhelm, Jun 20, 2009
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  9. OCAVE

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    I dont think Griffin has the KO Power or the Defense needed to Beat Anderson...Anderson all Day here and would be surprised if it went more then 3 Rounds
     
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  10. Boyd

    Boyd Well-Known Member Full Member

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    won't this be a 3 rounder because it is a 205 for no title?
     
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  11. splasher25

    splasher25 Active Member Full Member

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    I would be really surprised if it went more than 3 rounds too.

    :rofl
     
    splasher25, Jun 21, 2009
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  12. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    The only reason that I'm purchasing this event is because Penn vs Florian is on it. I'm interested in any fight featuring Silva, but I am feeling no intrigue. This just seems to be a slaughter waiting to happen. Silva's striking precision and speed is just too much for Forrest to overcome. Forrest can hope to somehow take this to the ground and lose uneventfully at best. There is still a big threat that Griffin is spectacularly stopped there. I will be extremely, and pleasantly, surprised if this fight is in any way competitive.

    I'd rather see W. Silva face Griffin.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jun 21, 2009
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  13. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Griffin doesn't have the skill or talent so he must impose his size. He size, strength and power are important. If he can impose himself he can win. Silva has the sort of skills to negate Griffin. Silva is also a big guy so he carrys the weight well. He looked good at 205.
     
    achillesthegreat, Jun 21, 2009
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  14. codeman99998

    codeman99998 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Anderson is going to win, but I also thought Shogun and Rampage would destroy Griffin.
     
    codeman99998, Jun 21, 2009
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  15. Vitor Belfort

    Vitor Belfort Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    yep exactly.. i like silva in this fight too but i cant count out griffin.
     
    Vitor Belfort, Jun 21, 2009
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