UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman (July 6 @ 10pm EST)

[bigrash]

As much as I'd love for Silva to lose, I don't think it's gonna happen. Love the way UFC hypes the other guy in every fight to get $ for ratings.

 

[Robert Munch]

Don't forget too, that Silva's 38 now. Age will catch up to him, superb fighter nonetheless.

 

[Apex]

While Weidman has probably the best chance out of any of Silva's recent opponents, I still think Silva takes this one.

Looking forward to the Barboza vs Oliveira fight. I always love watching Barboza. I'm probably looking forward to this prelim fight more than any on the main card bar the main event.

The Swanson v Siver fight should be good too. I like watching both of them, but I think Swanson takes it. Swanson's got great speed, lots of power in his hands, and a really well rounded game. I do hope Siver's footwork, timing, and kicking are up to snuff this time around.

I think Edgar's the easy pick over Oliveira. Come on Edgar, win something.

I'm thinking Munoz over Boetsch, though again, both are fun to watch.

I got Gonzaga over Herman.

 

[Rudee]

I predict yet another boring UFC card.

 

[gibbonst97]

Munoz v Boetsch fight of the night bonus for sure.

 

[WiseUp216]

I predict yet another boring UFC card.

Why is that? On paper, I'd say this card is a 8.5/10, at minimum. Some really interesting match-ups here.

Munoz v Boetsch fight of the night bonus for sure.

You think so? I just don't find Boetsch terribly exciting and I have a feeling Munoz is going to come out looking to wrestle his way to a win.

I think fight of the night will go to Swanson/Siver, unless Silva/Weidman is a 5 round war.

 

[Tempered81]

this card looks like it has a good lineup

 

[Apex]

You think so? I just don't find Boetsch terribly exciting and I have a feeling Munoz is going to come out looking to wrestle his way to a win.

Boetsch v Okami was pretty cool though.

 

[gibbonst97]

Boetsch has decent TDD and Munoz like to throw too, so thats what I'm basing it on. Siver is fun to watch, but I'd never bet fight of the night ona guy coached by Greg Jackson. Love Jackson but his game plans are always conservative, especially against strikers.

 

[WiseUp216]

OK, here is my picks for tonight. While I'm picking Edgar, Kennedy and Pierce, I am rooting against them. Not a fan of them but I think these are pretty easy fights for them.

Oh, and my gut tells me Siver gets the upset but my brain says Swanson wears him out and finishes him in the 3rd.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Weidman is way too slow. He better hope he can wrestle his way to victory or doesn't get knocked out going for the takedown. I'm predicting a first round ko tbh. Silva wins.

 

[WiseUp216]

Boetsch has decent TDD and Munoz like to throw too, so thats what I'm basing it on. Siver is fun to watch, but I'd never bet fight of the night ona guy coached by Greg Jackson. Love Jackson but his game plans are always conservative, especially against strikers.

Are you insane? Swanson is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, and formerly the WEC.

 

[waggy]

OK, here is my picks for tonight. While I'm picking Edgar, Kennedy and Pierce, I am rooting against them. Not a fan of them but I think these are pretty easy fights for them.

Oh, and my gut tells me Siver gets the upset but my brain says Swanson wears him out and finishes him in the 3rd.

i agree with those choices.

though i say AS 3rd round KO

 

[manimal]

would be surprised is Anderson would let the fight get out of th first few rounds. How much faster do you think weidman is than to say Forrest? I expect wideman to try to clinch a bit at first before commiting to failed takedowns. Anderson will counterpunch until Weidman commits to takeing him down.

Should be a good fight. Glad Cub has stuck it out the last few years. I could see lots of guys not coming back from being so embarrased by Aldo. Some guys dont recover.

I keep thinking AS is fighting this person i

 

[QueBert]

Boetsch has decent TDD and Munoz like to throw too, so thats what I'm basing it on. Siver is fun to watch, but I'd never bet fight of the night ona guy coached by Greg Jackson. Love Jackson but his game plans are always conservative, especially against strikers.

I have to disagree, Condit, Cerone & Gulliard have all got FOTN bonuses, and outside of a few weird fights they're never boring. I know Melvin left Jackson MMA but while there he was one of the most exciting dudes to watch imho. Condit to me is top 3 exciting, same with Cerone.

 

[waggy]

I have to disagree, Condit, Cerone & Gulliard have all got FOTN bonuses, and outside of a few weird fights they're never boring. I know Melvin left Jackson MMA but while there he was one of the most exciting dudes to watch imho. Condit to me is top 3 exciting, same with Cerone.

exactly. there are some damn exciting fighters in jackson camp. he gets them to use the strengths they have and fight smart.

 

[manimal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VQfYQVHudE

 

[waggy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VQfYQVHudE

lol

 

[QueBert]

Not about this event, but this is a video about UFC, it's kind of meh in the start, but the Nick & Nate Sanchez part kills me. The JDS shit's hilarious too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy_PSghFJdU

 

[manimal]

Just rewatched the AS Lee Murray fight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dY3IA98j_4

Wonder if the fight will go similarly. Murray was a nutter and gamer but AS is otherworldly sometimes.

 

[Robert Munch]

You guys watch the weigh in's with Silva and that lil smooch?

 

[Miramonti]

You guys watch the weigh in's with Silva and that lil smooch?

 

[manimal]

They will always have brokeback...

 

[WiseUp216]

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=forum.posts&thread=2196406&forum=1&page=1&pc=49

 

[JEDI]

wtf?! never knew there was bad blood between the 2?