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Originally Posted by uoolokpa
I'm not putting anything pass anyone in this MMA Game. Silva has the possibility of getting beat( George St. Piere vs Matt Serra). I highly doubt it though. But Cote has been on the top of his game as of late and he does have knockout power. However, it just takes one mistake and one openning for silva to nail him.
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While Cote may have dynamite in his hands, he lacks for in technique and lateral movement. Silva has proven the worth of his chin after eating two massive overhand rights from Hendo and simply taking a step back. Unless Cote can somehow mount a quick flurry to begin the fight, stagger Silva in the process, he could very well leave the cage with his arm raised. It's very doubtful, but a chance nevertheless.
I'd be inclined to favor Silva heavily because barring power and a granite chin Cote has, Silva is even more perilous and adept with his strikes, while having just as durable a jaw. If Cote waits for Silva to bring the fight to him, he'll wake up face first on the canvas. It's Cote's objective to take Silva out of his element by wading in constantly and pressuring him until no end. He's risking the potential of getting clobbered amidst working inside of Silva's range, an area he'll need to work tooth and nail to attain, but he can at least employ his bread and butter while extenuating on his power. Inside the pocket, Cote is just as dangerous as Silva, merely lacking the pinpoint prowess, but his power is enough to jolt anyone once he's in connecting range.
Silva has superiority in footwork and is just as good a wrestler as Cote is, which isn't saying much. Cote needs to gloss over his pros, meaning firing rapidly within proper distance while trying to avoid as much leather he'll be guaranteed to consume in the process. Any way you cut it, this fight should end in spectacular fashion.
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