I don't see why no one is giving Bonnar a chance. He's a big dude with decent grappling. He could use his size to dry hump Anderson against the cage for all we know.
Bonnar has really underrated BJJ imo. If he uses the Chael Sonnen game plan in taking Andy down, he may actually be able to pass his guard into side control and go for a kimura or a head and arm triangle.
It's really not out of the realm of possibility.
That being said if I had to put money on it I'd say Andy by TKO round 2.
I've always thought Bonnar looked liked Nicolas Cage.
3.) When Anderson is put to the test he delivers.
2.) At LHW Anderson does NOT mess around. Of course there has only been two fights, but each were finished in the first round against durable opponents.
1.) As my favorite fighter I expect a stellar fight from both in his home country.
I am fairly sure that Silva will destroy Bonnar. But..., this fight could be interesting in that Bonnar will attack. However, Bonnar's aggression will be the end of him.
On a side note; I think it's funny that when absolutely any other fighter moves up in weight, every single person says that's his biggest challenge ever. When Silva moves up, every single person assumes it will be a cakewalk for him?
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