View Full Version : Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin confirmed
cdnboxing
04-28-2009, 04:19 PM
for UFC 101.
Very good step up for Anderson. Should be a difficult fight.
Forrest was actually doing very well against Rashad on the feet and in my opinion took the 1st two rounds quite convincingly. Forrests size, length may pose some problems for Silva, who knows.
Its just great to see Silva fight someone with a pulse.
scurlaruntings
04-28-2009, 04:50 PM
Very interesting fight. But Griffin is there to be hit. Silva will make a fool out of him.
Grievesy
04-28-2009, 05:00 PM
The only thing Forrest has over Silva in this fight is size. He stands, he's fucked. He doesn't have the submissions to get Silva. I suppose he could ground and pound Silva but he isn't that good a that.
Good fight for Silva though. A good name and one of the top 205lbers. Finally a decent opponent for him. It's been a while.
scurlaruntings
04-28-2009, 05:12 PM
The only thing Forrest has over Silva in this fight is size. He stands, he's fucked. He doesn't have the submissions to get Silva. I suppose he could ground and pound Silva but he isn't that good a that.
Good fight for Silva though. A good name and one of the top 205lbers. Finally a decent opponent for him. It's been a while.Its not been a while. Silva is that good and makes them look average. This is what happens when you truly are a Martial Artist.
OuterDrake
04-28-2009, 05:17 PM
crap fight, im starting to believe okami will never get that fight
jimmie
04-28-2009, 05:33 PM
If Silva fights like a wuss like he did the last 2 fights I think Forrest can take this.
MaliSlamusrex
04-28-2009, 05:58 PM
If the fight is close the decision will go Griffin's way....
remember i said that.
Vitor Belfort
04-28-2009, 06:40 PM
Nice this is a good fight for both fighter. Griffin is agressive and have a never die attitude which is what silva needs. I hope griffin go on the attack mode from the begginning so silva can't showboat like he did his last 2 fights. Bring the fight to the spider. :good
cdnboxing
04-28-2009, 07:18 PM
Forrest will definitely make Silva fight. And Griffin is actually an underrated striker. He has good timing, able to keep his distance.
However, I really think on the feet hes going to get overwhelmed. Forrest doesnt move his head, is a stiff fighter, not alot of movement and if Silva gets in range hes going to be a nightmare for Forrest.
Forrest is a HUGE LHW though, and he might be able to use some of that size on the ground.
Forrest will definitely make Silva fight. And Griffin is actually an underrated striker. He has good timing, able to keep his distance.
However, I really think on the feet hes going to get overwhelmed. Forrest doesnt move his head, is a stiff fighter, not alot of movement and if Silva gets in range hes going to be a nightmare for Forrest.
Forrest is a HUGE LHW though, and he might be able to use some of that size on the ground.
I actually agree with you onsomething, this is no gimme for Anderson, Forrest will make him earn his paycheck.
Tuffnutz
04-28-2009, 10:08 PM
About fucking time.
I'd like to see him fight Rampage fafter he beats Griffin so people can see how talyor made Rampage is for Silva.
Silva = Rampages worst nigthmare style wise! :yep
québecwarrior
04-28-2009, 10:49 PM
Hmmm, nice, but I don't know. Forrest WILL be hit, and we all know his chin isnt his best assett. But if he cant survive that big uppercut that Rampage landed on him, he can survive Silva, although Silva will continue to land combo with combo.
Silva will take this by TKO, in the second, sadly. I would have like to see Cane vs Silva
sugarngold
04-28-2009, 11:08 PM
Bah. What a crappy match up. I'm not interested in seeing this at all. Why not Silva vs Silva? That would be a fight with some bad blood to it.
thebrodstar
04-28-2009, 11:13 PM
I actually agree with you onsomething, this is no gimme for Anderson, Forrest will make him earn his paycheck.
Yeah this is true. Franklin is a fair size LHW though and we all know how he did against Silva at MW.
I don't think this will be a boring fight, Forrest is very active and he is a big LHW so I think he may try to use his size and longer reach than most opponents had against Silva.
I do think Silva wins by brutal TKO, I just think he is too good at striking, and I don't see Forrest beating him anywhere on the ground.
Also, a rampage vs Silva would be a snooze fest like no other. Rampage wouldn't take any risks against a striker like that.
Hmmm, nice, but I don't know. Forrest WILL be hit, and we all know his chin isnt his best assett. But if he cant survive that big uppercut that Rampage landed on him, he can survive Silva, although Silva will continue to land combo with combo.
Silva will take this by TKO, in the second, sadly. I would have like to see Cane vs Silva
And how many seconds in the second? you sound too confident, this calls for an avatar bet, I'll take Forrest....if your interested, you should be you make it sound so easy as if Forrest is Chris Leben. You don't think Forrest will put up a good fight? Rampage didn't KO him so Silva won't do it that easy.
Not to mention if Silva if afraid to be hit by Thales he might be even more cautious against Forrest.
doomeddisciple
04-29-2009, 12:33 AM
Forrest gets caught pressing the fight and stopped by strikes on the ground ala Evans fight.
thebrodstar
04-29-2009, 12:36 AM
Forrest gets caught pressing the fight and stopped by strikes on the ground ala Evans fight.
That is pretty close to how I picture it, however, Forrest won't be beating Anderson at any point. I don't think anyway, Forrest surprised me huge in the Rampage fight, I had him KO'd for sure and he was my favorite in the fight lol....
chimba
04-29-2009, 12:42 AM
Silva wont lose, the question is will it be an abomination of a fight again?
thebrodstar
04-29-2009, 12:45 AM
Silva wont lose, the question is will it be an abomination of a fight again?
No Forrest will push forward, he really kept up the heat in his last fight and I would assume he would do the same in this one. He is too driven by the fans, and he is the type of guy that would love to end Silv'a undefeated reign. Although he won't defeat Silva.
I am not sure if anyone in the LHW can.....
chimba
04-29-2009, 12:55 AM
No Forrest will push forward, he really kept up the heat in his last fight and I would assume he would do the same in this one. He is too driven by the fans, and he is the type of guy that would love to end Silv'a undefeated reign. Although he won't defeat Silva.
I am not sure if anyone in the LHW can.....
the best fight at 205 is Silva/Machida. Ironically who would want to watch that excitement?:lol:
Why not Silva vs Silva?
Why? So Wanderlei can get KTFO again?
Please. Griffin is a tough fight for Anderson. I don't care what anybody says.
Polymath
04-29-2009, 06:29 AM
The only thing Forrest has over Silva in this fight is size. He stands, he's fucked. He doesn't have the submissions to get Silva. I suppose he could ground and pound Silva but he isn't that good a that.
He beat Jeff Monson in a submission wrestling match, he could fuck Anderson up on the ground.
I'im interested. :yep
OuterDrake
04-29-2009, 07:35 AM
He beat Jeff Monson in a submission wrestling match, he could fuck Anderson up on the ground.
I'im interested. :yep
If leites couldn't sub Silva, no one can.
Polymath
04-29-2009, 08:21 AM
If leites couldn't sub Silva, know one can.
Firstly, its nobody can. 'Know' means 'to know', as in knowledge.
Secondly, I didn't say Griffin would 'sub' Silva; did you mean to quote somebody else or do you just like refuting non-existant propositions?
Thirdly, as my girlfriend insists on telling me, size does in fact matter; Griffin will be by far the biggest guy Silva has fought, this changes everything.
Fourthly, you have an avatar of Cheik Kongo. Unless you lost a bet, this disqualifies you from having an opinion. On anything. Ever.
OuterDrake
04-29-2009, 08:50 AM
Firstly, its nobody can. 'Know' means 'to know', as in knowledge.
Secondly, I didn't say Griffin would 'sub' Silva; did you mean to quote somebody else or do you just like refuting non-existant propositions?
Thirdly, as my girlfriend insists on telling me, size does in fact matter; Griffin will be by far the biggest guy Silva has fought, this changes everything.
Fourthly, you have an avatar of Cheik Kongo. Unless you lost a bet, this disqualifies you from having an opinion. On anything. Ever.
He beat Jeff Monson in a submission wrestling match
Seems like you were implying it.
As to my avatar, at least Kongo don't use cement wraps.
Firstly, its nobody can. 'Know' means 'to know', as in knowledge.
I don't know what you're yapping about :huh
sugarngold
04-29-2009, 09:28 AM
Why? So Wanderlei can get KTFO again?
Please. Griffin is a tough fight for Anderson. I don't care what anybody says.
Out of the entire 205 division - Forrest Griffin is anything but a tough fight for Anderson Silva. Griffin won't be able to handle his speed and will get picked to pieces. This is practically the safest fight they could have given Silva at 205. That's why it's a crock. Meh.
québecwarrior
04-29-2009, 10:13 AM
I have to agree with you sugarngold, Cane would have been a better matchup for Silva, style wise. But they wouldnt want a ''noname'' to cause a surprise.
Polymath
04-29-2009, 11:48 AM
Seems like you were implying it.
:!: If I'd said he submitted Monson, and therefore he would submit Silva, you might have a point :tired I actually said 'he could fuck Anderson up on the ground', which, if anything 'implies' I thought he could beat him with GNP. Now don't talk at me again n00b, ok?
I don't know what you're yapping about :huh
Yet you edited your post anyway :rofl
Da fuck with these shithead n00bs following me round...
Grievesy
04-29-2009, 12:25 PM
I don't think Forrest could gnp Silva. He sat on Ramage for a whole round grounding and pounding and achieved fuck all apart from scoring points. Not to mention Silva's guard is good.
Forrest really only has size as a on his side. Although we don't know if that will give Silva any problems.
beecho1988
04-29-2009, 01:42 PM
Silva by KO
québecwarrior
04-29-2009, 01:51 PM
I don't think Forrest could gnp Silva. He sat on Ramage for a whole round grounding and pounding and achieved fuck all apart from scoring points. Not to mention Silva's guard is good.
Forrest really only has size as a on his side. Although we don't know if that will give Silva any problems.
I really think Silva will shine, because i'm sure Randy will come up with the better gameplan for Forrest, and he will make Silva earn his paycheck, but in the end, the accuracy of Silva and the lack of power of Forrest should do the difference I think, although I would have never favored Forrest over Rampage or Shogun, and what happens?
Forrest could put an upset
OuterDrake
04-29-2009, 03:17 PM
This is an mma version of Mayweather/gatti
québecwarrior
04-29-2009, 03:19 PM
what???
Gatti never won against talented fighter like Rampage or Shogun in boxing
Out of the entire 205 division - Forrest Griffin is anything but a tough fight for Anderson Silva.
Yeah, Griffin is such an easy opponent for Anderson :huh.
A guy that has one of the biggest hearts in MMA. A fighter that performs at his BEST when he faces "greater" opposition, i.e. Ortiz, Rampage, and Shogun. And now he will be fighting arguably the sports P4P best in Anderson Silva.
Yeah, Griffin won't be a tough fight :patsch.
Wilhelm
04-29-2009, 06:05 PM
He beat Jeff Monson in a submission wrestling match, he could fuck Anderson up on the ground.
I'im interested. :yep
I agree 100%. I don't think he'll be able to hang with Silva on the feet long, but he will be able to take him down MUCH better than Leitas did and will be the biggest combo of size and skill that Silva has faced in the UFC by far. Griff is pretty solid on the ground and I wouldn't be shocked if he took Silva down and pounded out a decision. Something like the first round against Henderson for three rounds.
OuterDrake
04-30-2009, 02:01 AM
what???
Gatti never won against talented fighter like Rampage or Shogun in boxing
You arent a very bright person I think. As much as my english suck, I don't know how you can take my comment and imply i'm saying it would be the same fight between fighters with the same talent.
:D
Vitor Belfort
04-30-2009, 02:12 AM
And how many seconds in the second? you sound too confident, this calls for an avatar bet, I'll take Forrest....if your interested, you should be you make it sound so easy as if Forrest is Chris Leben. You don't think Forrest will put up a good fight? Rampage didn't KO him so Silva won't do it that easy.
Not to mention if Silva if afraid to be hit by Thales he might be even more cautious against Forrest.
Silva wasn't afraid of being hit by thales. He was concern of being taken down. Leites is known for his BJJ that is why silva kept it standing.
Vitor Belfort
04-30-2009, 02:17 AM
This is an mma version of Mayweather/gatti
Don't be too overconfident. Remember what happen in the shogun-griffin fight. Griffin shocked the world with his win over(the best 205lbs at the time)fighter.
Griffin is naturally bigger than silva and we dont know how good silva's chin at 205 lbs. It will be interesting too see how well he takes a 205 lbs fighters shot.
MMAFIGHTER1
04-30-2009, 06:57 AM
Atleast Forrest will MAKE him fight. I'm kinda pulling 4 Forrest just cause of andersons bad attituted lately. But, with Forrest's questionable chin it might be a quick night 4 him.
québecwarrior
04-30-2009, 09:02 AM
You arent a very bright person I think. As much as my english suck, I don't know how you can take my comment and imply i'm saying it would be the same fight between fighters with the same talent.
:D
Touché, Kongo
I think this is a relatively safe LHW fight for Silva. Forrest could cause him problems as far as size and strength, he'll probably out wrestle Silva and manhandle him on the ground (if he gets it that far) but Forrest has little power in his punches (kicks on the other hand, wow!) and his chin isn't exactly stellar. Silva should beat Forrest fairly easily in the stand up and I think it'll be a first round KO, but it is Forrest and he does have that unquantified ability to pull out victories you didn't think possible.
Bill Butcher
04-30-2009, 07:34 PM
Nice this is a good fight for both fighter. Griffin is agressive and have a never die attitude which is what silva needs. I hope griffin go on the attack mode from the begginning so silva can't showboat like he did his last 2 fights. Bring the fight to the spider. :good
Good point, Forrest will bring the best out in the spider, it should be a good fight & 205 is the best division in MMA right now.
A. Silva, Wanderlei, Rampage, Forrest, Jardine, Evans, Liddell ?, Machida & Shogun.
Somethings gotta give.
:happy
chimba
04-30-2009, 10:06 PM
Don't be too overconfident. Remember what happen in the shogun-griffin fight. Griffin shocked the world with his win over(the best 205lbs at the time)fighter.
Griffin is naturally bigger than silva and we dont know how good silva's chin at 205 lbs. It will be interesting too see how well he takes a 205 lbs fighters shot.
Irvin is the size of Randy Couture, Silva treated him like a rented mule.
Now Griffin is a better fighter than Irvin but boy He likes to bang and if a guy like Jardine could outslug him without an iota of proper striking technique, he would be crying again when Anderson K him TFO!
beecho1988
05-01-2009, 10:00 AM
Silva KO
thebrodstar
05-01-2009, 12:31 PM
Irvin is the size of Randy Couture, Silva treated him like a rented mule.
Now Griffin is a better fighter than Irvin but boy He likes to bang and if a guy like Jardine could outslug him without an iota of proper striking technique, he would be crying again when Anderson K him TFO!
You have a point, I do see Griffin on the canvas. But on the other hand Griffin has improved immensly since Jardine. He is a little more patient. Still I say Silva could be a 205 king pin with ease......
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