Comments on: Dan Henderson thinks he’s a bad matchup for Anderson Silva and that he’ll win the clinch game http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 01:29:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Brent http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10459 Brent Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:33:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10459 Japanese fight weights as displayed in show graphics are meaningless - so many times the fighters have posted their actual weights and the weight of their opponent on various forums - If you watch Korean, Japanese, and the English caps, you'll even see different weights listed for the same fight sometimes. Japanese fight weights as displayed in show graphics are meaningless – so many times the fighters have posted their actual weights and the weight of their opponent on various forums – If you watch Korean, Japanese, and the English caps, you’ll even see different weights listed for the same fight sometimes.

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]]> By: Grape Knee High http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10456 Grape Knee High Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:05:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10456 Sam, even if you think the weigh-ins for Shooto were fishy, what do you think the chances are that he even sniffed 185 at that time? The fact remains that Silva perennially competed at ~170 for most of his career before landing in the UFC. It might be difficult for him to do so, but it would not be impossible for him to cut to 170 (not that I am suggesting he needs to do this). That said, I still prefer Henderson in this fight -- assuming he fights smart. If Hendo fights dumb as he did against Misaki just standing and banging, he could very well be KOed. Sam, even if you think the weigh-ins for Shooto were fishy, what do you think the chances are that he even sniffed 185 at that time? The fact remains that Silva perennially competed at ~170 for most of his career before landing in the UFC.

It might be difficult for him to do so, but it would not be impossible for him to cut to 170 (not that I am suggesting he needs to do this). That said, I still prefer Henderson in this fight — assuming he fights smart. If Hendo fights dumb as he did against Misaki just standing and banging, he could very well be KOed.

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]]> By: Sam Caplan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10452 Sam Caplan Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:19:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10452 Grape Knee High, it's hard to use Shooto as an example, because weigh-ins in Japan have been known to be fishy. Just because the match was listed at 167 lbs. doesn't mean Silva weighed that... on the day of the fight or even at the time of weigh-ins. Grape Knee High, it’s hard to use Shooto as an example, because weigh-ins in Japan have been known to be fishy. Just because the match was listed at 167 lbs. doesn’t mean Silva weighed that… on the day of the fight or even at the time of weigh-ins.

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]]> By: bubbafat http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10446 bubbafat Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:48:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10446 Right on Radar(knee high, hah hah). Thank you for pointing out the facts. Catch weights, welterweight, and middleweight is where Anderson Silva has made his career. Against some really good competitors too. Brazilians don't like cutting weight... neither does anyone else. If the competition is a little less skilled, guys may tend to move up a weight class. I mean, Dennis Kang, a guy who fights at 185(may be able to make the drop to 170, i don't know) is the Spirit MC "Heavyweight Champ" outta' Korea. Put him beside Randy Couture, and he looks like a little boy. Not to mention Hendo has fought at 185 for a long time and only recently(last year) made the up to 205 again. (By the way Hendo has probably never weighed over 205) Right on Radar(knee high, hah hah). Thank you for pointing out the facts.
Catch weights, welterweight, and middleweight is where Anderson Silva has made his career. Against some really good competitors too.
Brazilians don’t like cutting weight… neither does anyone else. If the competition is a little less skilled, guys may tend to move up a weight class.
I mean, Dennis Kang, a guy who fights at 185(may be able to make the drop to 170, i don’t know) is the Spirit MC “Heavyweight Champ” outta’ Korea. Put him beside Randy Couture, and he looks like a little boy. Not to mention Hendo has fought at 185 for a long time and only recently(last year) made the up to 205 again. (By the way Hendo has probably never weighed over 205)

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]]> By: dmagic http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10445 dmagic Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:31:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10445 I think silva will use his reach and kicks 2 take out hendo, jus like leban, pushem off and strike strike strike. thats the advantage. I think silva will use his reach and kicks 2 take out hendo, jus like leban, pushem off and strike strike strike. thats the advantage.

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]]> By: Grape Knee High http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10424 Grape Knee High Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:59:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10424 Just to dispel some of the myths that are showing up: Anderson Silva has fought at lower weight classes before. I believe his fight against Hayato Sakurai in Shooto was contested at 167 lbs. Silva's fight against Yushin Okami in Rumble on the Rock was fought at 175 lbs, just 2 years ago. Just to dispel some of the myths that are showing up:

Anderson Silva has fought at lower weight classes before. I believe his fight against Hayato Sakurai in Shooto was contested at 167 lbs. Silva’s fight against Yushin Okami in Rumble on the Rock was fought at 175 lbs, just 2 years ago.

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]]> By: Rashad #1 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10422 Rashad #1 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:31:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10422 Also in his case ïf its not broke dont fix it.. especially if he is able to take out Hendo which I am pretty sure he will Also in his case ïf its not broke dont fix it.. especially if he is able to take out Hendo which I am pretty sure he will

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]]> By: Accomando http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10417 Accomando Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:11:08 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10417 Anderson Silva is not a small 185'er. He may be thin, but he is tall and strong. There is no chance he could make 170. Anderson Silva is not a small 185′er.

He may be thin, but he is tall and strong. There is no chance he could make 170.

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]]> By: Asa http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10415 Asa Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:53:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10415 If a kilo = 2.2 pounds, then Anderson would be 213.4 lbs, given his stated walking-around weight of 97Kg. I don't know if cutting 43 pounds is a good idea. If a kilo = 2.2 pounds, then Anderson would be 213.4 lbs, given his stated walking-around weight of 97Kg. I don’t know if cutting 43 pounds is a good idea.

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]]> By: Rashad #1 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10411 Rashad #1 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:26:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10411 Brazilians typically dont like cutting weight.. Anderson walks around around 190-195 and probably wouldnt be interested in shedding the extra pounds to fight at 170. Brazilians typically dont like cutting weight.. Anderson walks around around 190-195 and probably wouldnt be interested in shedding the extra pounds to fight at 170.

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]]> By: Rich http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10409 Rich Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:15:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10409 like i was saying... if he ever becomes unsuccessful he should drop weight. like i was saying…
if he ever becomes unsuccessful he should drop weight.

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]]> By: Rich http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10408 Rich Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:14:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10408 am i the only one that thinks anderson looks like a small middleweight? i think he could easily fight welterweight if he ever wanted to. idk. he just looks small to me. if he ever becomes unsuccessful in the middle weight division [which i don't see happening... the only chance he stands at losing is to henderson... or if someone got one of those lucky fast ko's or something.] am i the only one that thinks anderson looks like a small middleweight?
i think he could easily fight welterweight if he ever wanted to.
idk.
he just looks small to me.
if he ever becomes unsuccessful in the middle weight division [which i don't see happening... the only chance he stands at losing is to henderson... or if someone got one of those lucky fast ko's or something.]

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]]> By: dizzle http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10407 dizzle Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:12:11 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10407 henderson will be tapped out. henderson will be tapped out.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10406 Mike Wolfe Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:02:36 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10406 I can hardly wait for this one. If Henderson can't take Silva, Silva owns the middleweight division for the forseeable future. What's the height differential? In my mind that could be the determinative factor between two very tough, experienced fighters. I can hardly wait for this one. If Henderson can’t take Silva, Silva owns the middleweight division for the forseeable future. What’s the height differential? In my mind that could be the determinative factor between two very tough, experienced fighters.

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]]> By: Adam Morgan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10405 Adam Morgan Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:59:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10405 Henderson may eat a knee or two but I think he will eventually control the clinch and take Silva to the mat. Henderson may eat a knee or two but I think he will eventually control the clinch and take Silva to the mat.

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]]> By: garth http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/comment-page-1/#comment-10402 garth Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:51:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/07/dan-henderson-thinks-hes-a-bad-matchup-for-anderson-silva-and-that-hell-win-the-clinch-game/#comment-10402 not that i disagree, but there's a lot of kneeing to the face in the olympics? not that i disagree, but there’s a lot of kneeing to the face in the olympics?

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