Comments on: 5 Oz. of Pain on CBSSports.com: What’s next for Anderson Silva http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/ 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: TCR http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-18084 TCR Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:57:41 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-18084 Cung Le ! Cung Le !

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]]> By: Sven http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17961 Sven Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:16:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17961 A real dream match-up for hardcore fans would be Silva-Machida. At least for those of us who actually really like Machida. Of course, this match wouldn't make sense for Machida, since he has a valid chance to get the LHW belt. It also doesn't make sense for Silva or the UFC, since Machida is an extremely tough opponent which almost no name (relatively speaking) and a style that, to say the least, doesn't appeal to most fans. (this sentence was too long, I know) But it would make sense for me... Nate: Nog and Hendo have never been knocked out you say, which is true. Neither has Silva, as far as I know. Correct? A real dream match-up for hardcore fans would be Silva-Machida. At least for those of us who actually really like Machida.

Of course, this match wouldn’t make sense for Machida, since he has a valid chance to get the LHW belt. It also doesn’t make sense for Silva or the UFC, since Machida is an extremely tough opponent which almost no name (relatively speaking) and a style that, to say the least, doesn’t appeal to most fans. (this sentence was too long, I know)

But it would make sense for me…

Nate: Nog and Hendo have never been knocked out you say, which is true. Neither has Silva, as far as I know. Correct?

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]]> By: Nate http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17925 Nate Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:51:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17925 I dont know who can beat Anderson Silva in standup. I am still amazed he took out Dan Henderson with his 2nd ever submission. Stunning. And Dan still keeps the title of never being knocked out. The only way to get to Anderson is ground game. Even that is insane though, he earned the Black belt in JJ from another fighter who can also claim the very rare title of not being knocked out: Nogeira (sp?). (Fighters with serious matches under their belt that is.. I havent been knocked out either, but I've never been in a fight) I dont know who can beat Anderson Silva in standup. I am still amazed he took out Dan Henderson with his 2nd ever submission. Stunning. And Dan still keeps the title of never being knocked out.

The only way to get to Anderson is ground game. Even that is insane though, he earned the Black belt in JJ from another fighter who can also claim the very rare title of not being knocked out: Nogeira (sp?). (Fighters with serious matches under their belt that is.. I havent been knocked out either, but I’ve never been in a fight)

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]]> By: chris shultz http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17917 chris shultz Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:34:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17917 i would love to see Wandy drop down to 185 as that has been discussed. The thought of seeing Anderson and Wandy slug it out makes me salivate. its the only opponent out there that has any marketabilty as well as a decent shot at actually taking place in the near future. i would love to see Wandy drop down to 185 as that has been discussed. The thought of seeing Anderson and Wandy slug it out makes me salivate. its the only opponent out there that has any marketabilty as well as a decent shot at actually taking place in the near future.

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]]> By: Jay K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17912 Jay K. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:18:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17912 Great article! Thanks Sam. Jay K. Great article! Thanks Sam.

Jay K.

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]]> By: Dan K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17910 Dan K. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:04:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17910 This is completely off topic but can anyone tell me how I'd be able to watch The World Victory Road: Sengoku event tomorrow? I didnt see it on PPV. Duane Ludwig is one of my all time favorite fighters to watch, so I'd love to see him KO Gomi. Not to mention Barnett returning. This is completely off topic but can anyone tell me how I’d be able to watch The World Victory Road: Sengoku event tomorrow? I didnt see it on PPV. Duane Ludwig is one of my all time favorite fighters to watch, so I’d love to see him KO Gomi. Not to mention Barnett returning.

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]]> By: Ian http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17896 Ian Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:39:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17896 It took GSP and Hughes 3 tries to figure it out Jay, I don't see why not. I would like to see Dan given a second chance as well. He was 10 seconds from the bell in the second, and he was on top dropping hammer fists in the first until the bell came. I think Silva is the better fighter, but I definitely wouldn't mind seeing a rematch as a co-main event at some point. That said, I've been advocating GSP vs. Silva for a while now. Those 2 styles would make for an extremely exciting fight and has the makings of a true classic. It took GSP and Hughes 3 tries to figure it out Jay, I don’t see why not.

I would like to see Dan given a second chance as well. He was 10 seconds from the bell in the second, and he was on top dropping hammer fists in the first until the bell came. I think Silva is the better fighter, but I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing a rematch as a co-main event at some point.

That said, I’ve been advocating GSP vs. Silva for a while now. Those 2 styles would make for an extremely exciting fight and has the makings of a true classic.

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]]> By: Danny http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17892 Danny Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:21:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17892 get over it jaydog. hendo got his ass handed to him. end of story. i think okami has the tools to upset silva. in their 1st fight, okami was in silva guard and was drop punches on him till silva used the illegal kick. okami is 6-1 in the ufc and deserves a shot. get over it jaydog. hendo got his ass handed to him. end of story. i think okami has the tools to upset silva. in their 1st fight, okami was in silva guard and was drop punches on him till silva used the illegal kick. okami is 6-1 in the ufc and deserves a shot.

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]]> By: jaydog http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17891 jaydog Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:16:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17891 I know I'm carrying a torch for Hendo, but I would really have liked it if he turned to Silva after the fight and asked him on the mic if he would like to go two outta three. Has that ever happened in MMA? Two champs, working it out to be absolutely clear who's the best. (I know it was clear to most of you, but I think Dan takes at least one of those fights). Meanwhile, UFC can grow some contenders. I know I’m carrying a torch for Hendo, but I would really have liked it if he turned to Silva after the fight and asked him on the mic if he would like to go two outta three. Has that ever happened in MMA? Two champs, working it out to be absolutely clear who’s the best. (I know it was clear to most of you, but I think Dan takes at least one of those fights). Meanwhile, UFC can grow some contenders.

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]]> By: woooburn http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17890 woooburn Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:16:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17890 i wouldn't be surprised at all, that if the TUF season pans out well, and there's are some legit/dominant fighters coming out of it, that they surprise the winner with a title shot. not likely, but anything's possible. i agree that giving silva a shot at the 205 title wouldn't be fair to the other contenders. that division's been on hold for so long as it is. if forrest loses the title fight to rampage, i wouldnt mind seeing him fight silva. again, not likely... but i think someone who's not afraid to just go in there and haul off (and not be intimidated), could be interesting. could see another shogun style upset. plus, forrest is a big draw. i wouldn’t be surprised at all, that if the TUF season pans out well, and there’s are some legit/dominant fighters coming out of it, that they surprise the winner with a title shot. not likely, but anything’s possible.

i agree that giving silva a shot at the 205 title wouldn’t be fair to the other contenders. that division’s been on hold for so long as it is.

if forrest loses the title fight to rampage, i wouldnt mind seeing him fight silva. again, not likely… but i think someone who’s not afraid to just go in there and haul off (and not be intimidated), could be interesting. could see another shogun style upset. plus, forrest is a big draw.

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]]> By: Zack http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17889 Zack Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:59:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17889 Scattershooting... Okami is the only answer, and it's not really compelling. Silva v Silva Anderson and Wand are tight these days - I don't think they would ever fight. Wand would probably only drop to MW if Hendo had won to avenge his loss. Wand's future is at 205 - there's the obvious rematch with Chuck, and if he can get on a roll, an obvious 3rd fight with Rampage. Those are all bigger money fights for the UFC than a Silva/Silva fight. Filho. Won't happen. Shamrock. Won't happen. Lindland. Won't happen. A fight at 205 - I don't think it's fair to give him a shot at the 205 title when there are so many legit contenders at that weight (Machida, Jardine, Shogun, Wand, Liddell) who should get it first. Fight at 170. See above. plenty of the current 170 guys deserve a shot at GSP. Catchweight - non-title fights aren't as compelling, and I think this is very unlikely. So in other words, I basically think they are effed in the a for compelling fights. Scattershooting…

Okami is the only answer, and it’s not really compelling.

Silva v Silva
Anderson and Wand are tight these days – I don’t think they would ever fight. Wand would probably only drop to MW if Hendo had won to avenge his loss. Wand’s future is at 205 – there’s the obvious rematch with Chuck, and if he can get on a roll, an obvious 3rd fight with Rampage. Those are all bigger money fights for the UFC than a Silva/Silva fight.

Filho. Won’t happen. Shamrock. Won’t happen. Lindland. Won’t happen.

A fight at 205 – I don’t think it’s fair to give him a shot at the 205 title when there are so many legit contenders at that weight (Machida, Jardine, Shogun, Wand, Liddell) who should get it first.

Fight at 170. See above. plenty of the current 170 guys deserve a shot at GSP.

Catchweight – non-title fights aren’t as compelling, and I think this is very unlikely.

So in other words, I basically think they are effed in the a for compelling fights.

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]]> By: Jeremy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17888 Jeremy Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:55:59 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17888 mmajunkie is reporting that Martin Kampmann is set to fight Jorge Rivera at UFC 85 in London. Good matchup. I definitely have been very happy with some of the fights the UFC has been putting together lately. mmajunkie is reporting that Martin Kampmann is set to fight Jorge Rivera at UFC 85 in London. Good matchup. I definitely have been very happy with some of the fights the UFC has been putting together lately.

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]]> By: dropitlikeitshot http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17885 dropitlikeitshot Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:44:35 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17885 UFC really is running out of options. manupwear.com's blog has some funny alternatives, too. It seems like the possibilities are pretty limited, even going outside of the UFC to find Anderson a match. UFC really is running out of options.
manupwear.com’s blog has some funny alternatives, too.
It seems like the possibilities are pretty limited, even going outside of the UFC to find Anderson a match.

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]]> By: Michael http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17881 Michael Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:15:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17881 Good write up, all of the possibilities would be sweet. I agree that Wand would be awesome. He could be a crazy force at 185. I vote for that one (as unlikely as it may be). Good write up, all of the possibilities would be sweet. I agree that Wand would be awesome. He could be a crazy force at 185. I vote for that one (as unlikely as it may be).

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]]> By: Tommy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17877 Tommy Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:03:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17877 Hey Sam, did you see my question to you under Silvia's manager? Hey Sam, did you see my question to you under Silvia’s manager?

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]]> By: Danny http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17875 Danny Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:51:33 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17875 i think its only right that okami get the next shot at silva. I'm a HUGE silva fan but i honestly think that okami would beat him. i think its only right that okami get the next shot at silva. I’m a HUGE silva fan but i honestly think that okami would beat him.

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]]> By: Kelvin http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17871 Kelvin Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:18:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17871 I don't wanna see Hughes/Silva...I mean come on...GSP has mauled him twice...with his striking game and giving up about 6 inches in reach...forgetaboutit. I don’t wanna see Hughes/Silva…I mean come on…GSP has mauled him twice…with his striking game and giving up about 6 inches in reach…forgetaboutit.

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]]> By: woooburn http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17870 woooburn Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:12:54 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17870 two other pipe dream opponents that have crossed my mind: wanderlei silva: there have been hints that he would drop down, no? probably the same situation as anderson vs filho. too personal. maybe he'll at least drop down to fight henderson again brandon vera: yeah, i know... dude's a heavyweight, but he really shouldn't be (size wise). say he wins his next fight, and takes the drop down to 205, to face silva. probably not gonna happen, since silva more than likely would fight whoever holds the belt at 205, but i think a matchup with vera could be interesting. and a question about "catch weight" fights. if he were to fight rampage or gsp in such a situation, would the fight be for the belts if it's not in a specific weight class? or just some "i'm the #1 p4p fighter" bragging rights kinda thing? good article though. shamrock and lindland would both be fun. too bad they can't happen. i don't know about hughes though. if he makes the move, i think i'd rather see him fighter henderson, or bisping. putting him in with silva this soon wouldn't be pretty. two other pipe dream opponents that have crossed my mind:

wanderlei silva: there have been hints that he would drop down, no? probably the same situation as anderson vs filho. too personal. maybe he’ll at least drop down to fight henderson again

brandon vera: yeah, i know… dude’s a heavyweight, but he really shouldn’t be (size wise). say he wins his next fight, and takes the drop down to 205, to face silva. probably not gonna happen, since silva more than likely would fight whoever holds the belt at 205, but i think a matchup with vera could be interesting.

and a question about “catch weight” fights. if he were to fight rampage or gsp in such a situation, would the fight be for the belts if it’s not in a specific weight class? or just some “i’m the #1 p4p fighter” bragging rights kinda thing?

good article though. shamrock and lindland would both be fun. too bad they can’t happen. i don’t know about hughes though. if he makes the move, i think i’d rather see him fighter henderson, or bisping. putting him in with silva this soon wouldn’t be pretty.

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]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17868 Evan Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:08:13 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17868 Frank has a manufactured "feud" with everyone. He has mastered what Tito tries to do. Money talks. Frank has a manufactured “feud” with everyone. He has mastered what Tito tries to do. Money talks.

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]]> By: Gong http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/comment-page-1/#comment-17866 Gong Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:47:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/04/5-oz-of-pain-on-cbssportscom-whats-next-for-anderson-silva/#comment-17866 I'm glad someone else agrees to the catchweight idea. Nice writeup. Correct me if I'm wrong though, but isn't there some sort of rumour or something going around regarding Hughes potentially moving up to middleweight on his own? I’m glad someone else agrees to the catchweight idea. Nice writeup.
Correct me if I’m wrong though, but isn’t there some sort of rumour or something going around regarding Hughes potentially moving up to middleweight on his own?

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