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***OFFICIAL*** Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar Thread

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#1 · (Edited)
Light Heavyweight bout: 205 pounds
Main event: Three round fight

 
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#209 ·
Can we stop this Bones being number one p4p bullshit now? LHW isn't a better division than MW anymore and hasn't been for a while and Anderson is clearly more skilled.

I don't know what people are crying about with the self imposed handicap. It made the fight more entertaining and it is up to Bonnar to make it so he can't do shit like that. It isn't even taunting; you don't have to move backwards to dodge if you can dodge the strikes by moving your head and moving to the side.

The way Andy trashed Bonnar was beautiful and what I expect out of the GOAT.
 
#211 ·
I remember a certain GOAT in a different combat sport being a bit of a showoff as well. He had a lot of fans and haters as well and still does to this day.

It comes with the territory I guess :)

Absolutely stellar work by Anderson against Bonnar, who is a ballsy gentleman for stepping up for this fight!
 
#213 ·
It was incredible. Simple as really. As soon as Silva nonchalantly looked over at his corner whilst defending the take down, and said as calmly as can be 'don't worry, I got this' I knew it'd be over before the round ended.

I personally loved the so called 'showboating'. It was amazing. I was watching in awe. Silva is one of those once in a generation type fighters and I appreciate every minute we get to watch him in the cage.

Bonnar isn't the best in the world, but he's a solid 205'er that's given some top guys some problems. He's tough as nails and Silva walked through him like he was a random bum off the street. Like others have said, exactly what we should expect from the GOAT. Silva proves yet again why he's ranked #1 in every p4p list worth a damn.
 
#214 ·
It was incredible. Simple as really. As soon as Silva nonchalantly looked over at his corner whilst defending the take down, and said as calmly as can be 'don't worry, I got this' I knew it'd be over before the round ended.

I personally loved the so called 'showboating'. It was amazing. I was watching in awe. Silva is one of those once in a generation type fighters and I appreciate every minute we get to watch him in the cage.

Bonnar isn't the best in the world, but he's a solid 205'er that's given some top guys some problems. He's tough as nails and Silva walked through him like he was a random bum off the street. Like others have said, exactly what we should expect from the GOAT. Silva proves yet again why he's ranked #1 in every p4p list worth a damn.
This.

I think Anderson understands the importance of giving the fans a show or a spectacle and while some may see it as entertaining, others see it as disrespectful.

I thought it was awsome personally.
 
#217 ·
Rewatched the fight again. Even in his interview he said that he was comfortable there because he knew it would be harder for him to be taken down and more importantly coming up from a lower weight class he felt that he was quicker and could anticipate his (Bonnar's) strikes. In Mike Goldberg's words, "how good was that."

In the second viewing noticed the shots were glancing ones or Anderson simply rolled with em which is unbelievable especially at such a close proximity. Only boxers display that kind of cat like reflexes. I could see Bonnar perplexed throwing hard combinations, then opting to strike with jabs only to be rebuffed.

For anybody who's disenchanted with his style of fighting you should really take a closer inspection on what he's really doing out there. He's allowing fighters to fight at their own strengths.

Okami has one of the best clinch games. What does Anderson do. He engages.
Chael has the best take downs.
Vitor is a striker.
Lutter is a Black BJJ practioner yet gets submitted.
Irvin is an accomplished Muay Thai fighter yet he taught em an advanced lesson in kickboxing.

Think engaging his opponents with their own strengths actually mentally stimulates him as it presents a challenge to em. This guy fights in such a special way that it's surreal.

Watching this master fight always puts a big smile on my face.
 
#221 ·
I have no respect for silva because of crap like this. Show some damn respect and be the beter man. Atleat have the decantcy to fight the guy instead of treating him like a kid. He is a great fighter but I have no respect for him as a man. If your really that good then be like rocky macro and dominate but fight the guy like a man.
 
#222 ·
Oh Jesus Christ. Why don't you have the decency to not whine because the GOAT did the exact same thing he always does? He went in there, put himself in the exact position that his opponent wanted him, and still beat him. He is dominating but butthurt people like you don't get it.

It's called the mental game.
 
#228 ·
Last night was a perfect example of what a truly elite fighter will do against a mediocre opponent every single time. Silva showed the world yet again that he's in a league of his own, anyone that thinks less of him is a dolt and should stop watching MMA.
 
#231 ·
That´s just the annoying part of achieving greatness.
If you decline a fight - criticized.
You accept a fight on short notice - criticized.
If you struggle to win against a underrated opponent or lose - criticized.
You dismantle this very opponent - criticized.

Big difference between mockering opponents and just being genious. Even Mike Tyson got a legion of critics for finishing fights too quick.

Too bad you can´t appreciate the best showcasing how far he is from everybody else.

By the way, Anderson is indeed smaller, older than Bonnar, who, in fact, never been stopped even by Jones. This is not fight promotion. This is the truth.

Congrats to Bonnar to man up and to Anderson, who did what he was supposed to, risking his win streak against a bigger zero to lose tough SOB when he could be just relaxing until 2013.
 
#233 ·
Bonnar was really taking it to Silva until about 4:00. He was beating him up pretty good against the cage, landed some good body shots and knees to the leg and even landed a good left hook and a few 1-2s, he was pretty aggressive and definitely played a Chael style gameplan.


Silva is a master finisher though.
 
#236 ·
What made that knee lethal is Silva pushed Bonnar to the fence and when he came bouncing back he did it!

It's just like the WWE wrestling, when they push their opponents towards the ropes and when they come back they strike!
 
#243 ·
Hahaha...funny analogy cuz it's true. The recoil effect increased the momentum two fold. That knee was like an arrow that shot through the solar plexus crumpling em. You could see the pain instantly on Bonnar's face.

Bonnar did exactly what I said he was going to do. Now if I can only find my quote somewhere here on this thread.

Entertaining fight! Props to Bonnar for taking the fight and even more so for the GOAT. They saved the main event!
 
#238 ·
Did anyone think Anderson looked tired btw? He was breathing heavy a few times when they were clinched up on the cage.

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#241 ·
Silva does it again. I was always aware of the fact that he's the GOAT but I wasn't really a fan of his. That has changed tho and he is simply awsome.

How can ppl support Chaels xenophobic stupid fake-wrestling smacktalk, and then be mad at Anderson for clowning ppl in the actual ring. Not to mention Anderson actually wins his fights.

Bonnar had no buisness being in there with him, and that's what happens, you look like you're not even a professional fighter. Don't blame Silva, blame his opponents.

Great fight & very entertaining.
 
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