Actually, they want a top notch Brazilian to headline the card. This fight is taking place in Brazil, and is replacing Belfort vs Belcher. Silva isn't getting a full camp, and probably can't make 185 without a struggle. Bonnar is probably as big a risk as Silva is willing to face at 205 with short notice. I favor Silva to win, but don't think it is a total mismatch. If Bonnar can take Silva down and blanket him, he could make this an ugly fight that heads for a decision.
There is an abundance of fights that could of been made before this ****in shite !!!! I do like the fact Dana called him up and he was with Nog who said " hey i wanna fight too " , that is pretty cool Silva vs Bonnar stinks
'I'm only a 13 to 1 underdog v Anderson? I must be better than I thought' Got to admire the guy's sense of humour