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Silva vs. Sonnen II

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Oddsbot
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04.26.2012 | 2:56 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   wrong Decision  

This is the official discussion thread for Silva vs. Sonnen II. Let's see what you've got.

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07.02.2012 | 11:02 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Sonnen   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

1st post, and already calling out the TRUE middleweight champ.. Chael P. Sonnen.

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07.02.2012 | 11:15 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   wrong Submission   wrong Round 3  

I just don't see a big KO for Silva...yes he can pull a Belfort, anyone can, but Chael's chin is one of the best and he's great at what he does. If I were Silva, I would have a three-point plan: if Chael goes for the TD, give him a (flying) knee. If Chael approaches with punches, move to either side and get straight punches in. If things get close, Chael has never been hit with a good uppercut, and that would be my guess for a surprise (T)KO. Of course, when it's on the ground, the best defense is a good offense -- go for that sub all day long and make Sonnen second guess going to the ground (although this may be impossible.)

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07.03.2012 | 12:49 AM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

this is honestly the biggest fight in ufc history.  i'm looking back but just can't find one that compares. i get goose bumps at the very thought of it  thought.


war silva  build your legacy up even more and stuff his once again

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07.03.2012 | 2:53 AM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

I would say the Hughes/GSP trilogy are the only fights that really compare to Silva/Sonnen.

EDIT: NVM Machida/Rua are also worthy imo.

* Edited at 07.03.2012, 2:54 AM ET *

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07.03.2012 | 9:30 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Sonnen   wrong Decision  

This fight boils down to which fighter can make the correct changes; Silva's being takedown defense and Sonnen's being Submission defense. I imagine both fighters will have improved there obvious weaknesses but I believe Silva is genuinely pissed off and is going to come in over aggressive which will give Sonnen the golden opportunity to score his trademark double leg and relive the first fight.

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07.03.2012 | 12:59 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Sonnen   wrong Decision  

personally i think improving sub defense is a lot easiers han improving takedown defense. figuring out which situations could lead to which submissions and learning what to do to counter them is not terribly hard to learn. if someone is faster and stronger than you though, there is only so much that can be done to prevent a takedown
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07.03.2012 | 1:08 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

Press conference in about an hour!  I just can't imagine this fight going as long as the last one, Anderson will punch his ticket in the 2nd.
wolfmanhowl
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07.03.2012 | 2:05 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  


i got andy knocking him out in the second round.
poir420
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07.03.2012 | 2:06 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

I have it in the 1st for now but might switch to the 3rd, he might want to beat up on him for awhile before he ends it!

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

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07.03.2012 | 2:20 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Sonnen   wrong Submission   wrong Round 2  

I agree @Poir.. i think Sonnen will rough him up for a bit, then put him away later.

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07.03.2012 | 2:22 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

@nik I think Sonnen can def win but if he does I think it's by decision

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

wolfmanhowl
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07.03.2012 | 2:23 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  


@nik. you think andy might be acting like your avatar character before his fight with sonnen? he might be on edge. :- }
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07.03.2012 | 2:32 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   wrong Submission   correct Round 2  


Dam Chael is bringing it in the press conference.  Anderson is piiiiiissed.
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07.03.2012 | 2:33 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Sonnen   wrong Decision  

Chael never stops haha

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07.03.2012 | 2:34 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   wrong Submission   correct Round 2  

Jon Jones, Sean Combs, Trombones and Jon Holmes

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07.03.2012 | 2:34 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

So if Chael does lose this fight I wonder if he will still walk around with his replica belt and pretend he is the champ

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

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07.03.2012 | 2:39 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

well thats cool Silva just said win or lose he won't be retiring after this fight

"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"

FresnoMMA
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07.03.2012 | 2:40 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   wrong Submission   correct Round 2  


I don't think a press conference has ever gotten me so pumped for a fight!
SoccerKick
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07.03.2012 | 2:42 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Sonnen   wrong Decision  

I don't get how Chael doesn't deserve a rematch with Anderson someone please enlighten me....cause they sure haven't at the press conference

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07.03.2012 | 2:42 PM ET

Prediction: correct Silva   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

yea me too, saturday needs to get here asap

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