Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

[MMA_scientist]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

He was also mounted by Lutter for a while. If Maia mounts him, he won't be getting out. He got that triangle by landing an upkick...

Hendo also controlled him for a round. If Maia has 5 minutes to work on him, he will probably be taking home an arm.

Silva is the rightful favorite. But his ground game is not great. He has some long limbs which allow him to stall out with his guard. Maia had Miller on the ground for a couple minutes at the very end of the fight. A) yes, I think Miller is a better grappler than Silva; B) Maia was already sort of gassed at that point.

I just think people tend to overstate these guys' advantages. Silva is awesome, but he has been beaten. He couldn't finish Leites. He couldn't finish Cote- does that mean he won't finish Maia? No. But it doesnt mean anything more than Maia's inability to finish Miller.

Maia is a different fighter than Leites. His hands are not as good, but his takedowns are better.

I think he presents the biggest threat, style-wise, to Anderson.

[Mr. IWS]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

A) yes, I think Miller is a better grappler than Silva;

I said Miller was probably better too.

Hendo also controlled him for a round.

And got choked out in the second.


Its not like Maia is just gonna come in and start diving for takedowns and catch Anderson off guard. He really has to set them up against Silva. How? with his striking. Thats where he will be knocked out IMO.

I also have to believe, from just looking at the two fighters, that Silva is going to have a size advantage, to go along with speed, power, and overall explosiveness advandages he will have in this fight.

We will agree to disagree.

[zY|]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

I think he presents the biggest threat, style-wise, to Anderson.

I agree with this.

Maia has one of the best chances to beat Silva due to his sheer offensive capabilities on the ground.

That said, Maia's limited striking, lack of power, poor defense, mediocre chin, and overall fragility make him also very likely to be punted into the 8th row in very short order.

That's more what I'm counting on.

[poopoo333]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

I will be throwing a unit down on Maia...I have always thought that Maia would be the guy to beat Silva in the middleweight division. I see the odds being more lopsided then the Belfort/Silva lines as well, so this should have some great value.

[SPX]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

I'm still pissed Vitor is out, because I honestly felt like he had a damn good shot at knocking Silva the fuck out. I really had that "this could be a big upset" feeling about that one.

As for Maia, I agree with everyone who said that he's probably gonna get blasted on the feet and pretty quickly. However, if he can get it to the ground things will get interesting.

I want Silva to lose, though. I really do. I don't really like the guy and the middle weight situation is so boring right now because of his dominance. But as I've mentioned before, I also don't think Silva has been challenged by championship-calibur competition. I mean, except for Hendo--who is 3-2 in the UFC with the Franklin win being a split--and Franklin himself, Silva hasn't really fought anyone who I think will ever hold a belt. (MAYBE Marquardt, but only in a relatively weak division.)

If Maia comes out with awesome odds, I will take him for .25u. I'll expect to lose it, but oh what sweet victory if he wins.

[zY|]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

^^Hater.

[SPX]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

Are you saying you don't have fighters you dislike?

[Luke]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

Are you saying you don't have fighters you dislike?

I really dont dislike any fighters.Of course I really dont love any fighters either


Me thinks Maia stands no shot and the odds are going to be huge on Silva

[zY|]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

[SPX]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

I went ahead and jumped on Maia for .25u.

[Thewiseman]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

Took Silva
22.6u to win 5u

[Luke]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

I said -450 not to far off lol

[zY|]

Re: Maia to fight Silva for title at UFC 112

I said -450 not to far off lol

Yeah good call.