Stephan Bonnar: I really think this is all meant to be
Posted on October 6, 2012, 10:03 AM by Mike Drahota
UFC Light Heavyweight doesn't care what all the critics think about his thrown-together bout with Anderson Silva at UFC 153. He's thankful for a chance to fight a legend, and have a shot at what some may deem the biggest upset in the history of the sport. Next weekend, he'll be glad to stand and trade with Silva, and he believes that this may be his time to shine in a big way:
"This is like the culmination of it all. I really think it’s all meant to be, it’s perfect it really is. It feels like all the stars are aligning just like it did on that magical night for the UFC back when I fought Forrest for the first time. I could shock the world." - via MMAFighting.com
Bonnar has a new and unique set of beliefs on how this all came to be. The truth of the matter is,he is one of the biggest underdogs in history even despite the fact that he will enter the cage as the much larger fighter. Dana White has even deemed this size advantage “crazy” as both prepare for the fast-approaching bout. Regardless if you think Bonnar himself is crazy for stepping into the cage with Silva, you have to admire his heart. Bonnar has even resorted to throwing any technical gameplanning essentially out the window, ready for a knockdown brawl in Rio:
"I mean look at every fight I've ever had, always had, I've been hit with lots of big shots, but I get up and keep coming. I'm not to fixed on the outcome so much. I'm just going to give him hell and give him everything I've got in there and do my absolute best. And we'll see, that can lead to a victory."
Could Stephan Bonnar make this much more of a fight than we are planning on, or is it just another devastating KO for the Spider?
Comments
I see this fight going the distance with Silva winning. By Points!
I dont see this lasting past 2nd. It all depends on Anderson how aggressive he wants to be. But I still Anderson controlling every part of this fight.
i see silva stopping him for the 1st time in the 1st or 2nd round!
Am I the only one who has the suspicion Bonnar is gonna overpower Silva ?
agreed.he should just try and bull rush silva if he can take him down or press him against the cage he could over power silva and cause some serious problems.
the commercial for this fight is freakin awesome. was expecting them to tout anderson as the G.O.A.T. and Bonnar...well, as something amazing...but the commercial with him talking to Forest...LMAO, good stuff.
Bonnar is one of the better personalities in MMA. Hopefully he gets into commentary.
i think its hilarious that bonnar cant even promote the fight with victory statements. he and the rest of planet earth know he wont even dent silva.
What happened to the UFC putting on the fights the fans want ??
Not saying I think it'll be enough to overthrow Silva, but Bonnar's base is Tae Kwon Do, so he's got a pretty good kick game. Anderson's obviously stellar with his stand-up in all areas, but I'm trying to remember, has Silva fought anyone with good kicks? I remember a lot of boxers and wrestlers, but no good kickers, besides maybe Forrest Griffin. I just wonder how Silva would approach that strategy, since it'd make it that much harder to stay in the pocket and snipe if Bonnar lets his legs fly.
I actually think If Silva is going to lose it is as good a time as any. Bonnar has seriously taken the most beatings by the best finishers there are in the UFC and never been stopped! I think this will be a tough one for Silva stylistically. All the pressure is on Silva in this fight. Imagine going into a fight where nothing changes if you lose the fight and you gain the world if you win! Anderson gains very little and stands to lose a lot.
Silva takes shots guys, slipping punches in MMA is a risky business with 4 ounce gloves every shot hurts-I see Bonnar landing one or two in round 01 to put Silva on his ass like Chael did.
War Bonnar!!!
Homie: Anderson Silva
This is certainly one of Silva's more intriguing fights. Many fans seem to give Bonnar a realistic chance whereas the bookies seem to think this is one of Silva's easiest outings for some time.
Personally I share the sentiment that Bonnar does have a decent chance and if he can withstand the precision shots Silva will land and close the gap and make it his fight not Silva's then he has a superb chance.