Who can beat this man at 185 or even 205???

I Think Toquinho Palahares or even GSP stand the best chance of people who haven't fought him at 185, Henderson of the people who have fought him. At 205 theres a few, but its hard to say. Thiago Silva maybe, Forrest Griffin I think matches up well at 205, but he could also get destroyed.

 

Silva is the man right now - but there are a few candidates out there. I wouldn't completely discount Dan Henderson's chances in a rematch.

And then there's always this guy:

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Palhares would be very dangerous but hes so outmatched in the standup that I dont even wanna mention him. GSP would have the best chance at 185 IMO hes a guy that like alot of guys can take Anderson down but I believe he could actually do something GSPs GNP and BJJ skills have improved dramatically in the last couple of years and he could compete standing up with Anderson for some time. After that id like to see maybe how it goes with Gegard Mousasi that is a fight id love to see. Id give Henderson a chance but not a big one he was totally out classed standing up and cant really do much to Anderson on the ground he did pass his guard but for the most part in that 1st round Anderson controlled Henderson on the mat I dont see it being much different cause Henderson isnt one of those guys who adapts very well. 205 would be intresting I agree with Beebs Forrest would be a good match because hes just so well rounded but aside from that I feel like the other guys play into Silvas style.

 

I agree with Toquinho...no shot he would be kept at bay..horrible striking and the lenght disparity will factor in. Forget Thiago Silva, please...His JJ aint that much better than Silva and he will get killed if he gets macho and think his stand up is good.

Hendo...I was high on him beating Silva and thought maybe in a rematch he may do something different.. I rewatched the fight and for those who say that Hendo had a bad gameplan and should have taken Silva down..Watch the second round again, he tried hard constantly to take Silva down but couldnt...I see him losing again.

Forrest..no hes got the size but everything he does Silva does better..dont forget Silvas BJJ now..its improving as we speak.

Ill give GSP the best chance to beat him because he can take him down..Id still favor Anderson 70-30...First GSP cannot for 1 moment try to stand up..hell get waxed.. I dont know what he can do in Andersons guard, Andersons legs are so long that he can actually body lock GSP with ease..I can see them upkicks as well...But if GSP can just lay on him and keep busy enough..I can see a decision victory

 

I Say Gsp, Could Match Up Wit Him

 

i say rampage jackson beats him at 205

 

I can't see GSP beating him. Maybe he has a better chance than most at 185, but I just can't see it happening. Silva is just so calm, so skilled, and can do everything so well, that I think he'd KO GSP - prob hurt him with fists, then finish him with knees.

 

Why?

How?

How dose Rampage beat him when he had so much trouble with Ninja, Shogun and Wand?

Rampage would be one of Silva easiest victores.

Thai clinch and it's all over.

I don't think anyone beats Silva at 205 if he's hungry and i even think he would beat all the UFC heavyweight's too including Randy and Nog. :shock:

 

Cung Le??

 

ninja fight was along time ago, and also shogun and wand are alot bigger than anderson silva, the size that makes the difference if rampage gets him down he can gnp or lay and prey him for victory.

 

I'm sure he would. :bart

 

Its not just the Thai clinch its just the all around Muay Thai that gives Rampage trouble. Remember how Forrest destroyed Rampages leg with those kicks in the 1st round.

 

I just cannot understand why anyone would give Rampage a hope in hell of winning this fight. :huh

Silva is 6'2 with a reach bigger than Shogun Or Wands and Shougn and Wand are not big 205lbers and Ninja is a 185lber.

Like Jimmmie said it's not all about the clinch either.

SIlva would pick Rampage apart and the only area Rampage beats Silva in is wrestling.

If the fight ever get's made and goes past the first round i'll be shocked.

Anderosn Silva is all wrong for Rampage.

In fact he's all wrong for the whole division.

 

the fact that silva has fought at 170 before and shogun has fought at ehavyweight should tell you the real difference in size.