From the gif, it looks the like punch led to it. He hit Gus and Gus sort of fell into Rumbles head from the punch.robj55;1699768 wrote:I just saw a GIF and there was a very significant head clash that occurred when Rumble landed that right hand on Gus, the way the two collided it certainly contributed to how hurt Gus was.
Yeah I'm definitely not saying it was intentional, but certainly it rocked him even further.Raw Dawgin' it;1699798 wrote:From the gif, it looks the like punch led to it. He hit Gus and Gus sort of fell into Rumbles head from the punch.
He seems to have plateaued as a fighter, he's a tremendous wrestler and athlete but he seems content trying to steal rounds and point fight. I don't know that I've ever seen him hurt someone in any of his fights.Raw Dawgin' it;1699851 wrote:Every fight i've seen with Phil Davis has been boring. He's all show and no go.
If it's the by product of a punch, can the fight be called a no contest?robj55;1699946 wrote:Yeah I'm definitely not saying it was intentional, but certainly it rocked him even further.
I wouldn't think so but I have no idea, the commissions never overturn things like that anyway.Raw Dawgin' it;1699953 wrote:If it's the by product of a punch, can the fight be called a no contest?
Only if Silva has MAJOR ring rust.robj55;1699645 wrote:boo!!! I know Nick probably won't win but I just hope it's an incredible fight, has all the makings to be.
Who has Silva beat in the last few years that was that great honestly? Other than catching Vitor with a front kick he reigned over an incredibly weak MW division and half the guys he fought were scared to death of him. The guys who weren't timid had a ton of success against him. Nick has knocked out many dangerous strikers.jmog;1700793 wrote:Only if Silva has MAJOR ring rust.
Even the Silva that lost twice to Wiedman absolutely kills Diaz. Seriously, if Silva is "ok" after his injury and is ready to fight, this fight isn't close.
Who has Diaz beat in the last couple years that makes someone believe he can make it a good fight with Silva?
Gomi was number one in the world when he beat him, Paul Daley, Robbie Lawler, BJ Penn. I'm not trying to disparage Anderson but he beat up on weak competition for years in the MW division.Pick6;1700816 wrote:who is Nick Diaz's best win ever?
In Vegas, that whole thing seemed like a promotional ploy to me.sportchampps;1700879 wrote:Where is Nick Diaz
vegas babysportchampps;1700879 wrote:Where is Nick Diaz
Gomi was a LW, BJ was a LW, Daley was never that good and Lawler is the only good name on that list for a guy now going up to MW to fight one of the all time best.robj55;1700836 wrote:Gomi was number one in the world when he beat him, Paul Daley, Robbie Lawler, BJ Penn. I'm not trying to disparage Anderson but he beat up on weak competition for years in the MW division.
It seemed really, really forced.robj55;1700886 wrote:In Vegas, that whole thing seemed like a promotional ploy to me.
I agree with all of this.Zoltan;1701013 wrote:
I agree the competition was not great for Silva in his MW title reign. However, his destruction's of Franklin (2x), prime Marquardt, prime Hendo, and TRT Vitor were way above anything Diaz has done. If he loses to Diaz, he 100% should hang em up.
Technically you are correct, EVERY fight could go either way. I could technically KO Anderson Silva.gerb131;1701031 wrote:This fight could go either way. Silva off a devastating injury. Nick who knows but he will bring it for better or worse. I'm pumped.
Seems like you're basing this entire thing on size.jmog;1701103 wrote:Technically you are correct, EVERY fight could go either way. I could technically KO Anderson Silva.
In the real world, realistically, Diaz is too small and not good enough to beat Silva. Diaz's only chance is if Silva is severely gun shy due to his injury and has MAJOR ring rust.
They are 1.5 weight classes apart and Silva is a much better fighter on top of it.