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Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson headline UFC 82

Written by Lloyds Apple

Thursday, 21 February 2008

{mosimage} Anderson "The Spider" Silva is one of the best, most unique fighters in Mixed Martial Arts. In UFC 82 Pride of a Champion he will be tested by Dan Henderson (Hendo). This fight pits UFC Middleweight champion Silva against 185 lb. Pride champion Dan Henderson to prove who is the best in the world at that weight class. My money is on Anderson Silva. Before I tell you why, check this out:

Anderson "The Spider" Silva Video Highlights

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Many people have been trying to lable Silva as overrated but I in no way see that. What I would like to see is a Anderson Silva-Georges St. Pierre fight. GSP would have to go up a weight class but it would be a treat, given that he wins his re-match with Serra and Silva wins UFC 82.

Old Dan Henderson Video

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For Henderson to have a shot, he's going to need to punish Silva on the ground, taking the fight the distance. With Silva's striking ability this is the only chance he has. That's not to say Silva does not have a ground game, because he does and it can be deadly, but you have to question his toughness in a long/physical match because we have not really seen it. I like Silva in rounds 2 or 3.

Silva is never short on flash but the substance is there too. He is wiry, yet fluid. His legs can choke you like a snake or snap like a kangaroo.

To find out more about UFC action and betting lines check out Damon D's MMA podcast over at BetUS.com.

Other fights on the card include:

Heath Herring Vs. Cheick Kongo

Alessio Sakara Vs. Chris Leben

Yushin Okami Vs. Evan Tanner

Chris Wilson Vs. Jon Fitch

Jake O'Brien Vs. Andrei Arlovski

Luigi Fioravanti Vs. Luke Cummo

Dustin Hazelett Vs. Josh Koscheck

David Bielkheden Vs. Diego Sanchez

John Halverson Vs. Jorge Gurgel

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ItOffishul77 said:

	i fucking got stiffed on press passes for this event which was really disappointing but this will be an epic card. henderson is the one guy at his weight who can challenge anderson. anderson has fought amazingly my only question is his competition level.
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