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1. reppin og style says:

   August 26, 2009 at 6:05 pm

   By now you know what I have to say about this…

   well i’ll say it anyway…

   ANDERSON’S REPPIN OG STYLE!!!!

   That’s my dawg!!!
2. VEe says:

   August 27, 2009 at 4:04 am

   Josh, what do you think about Silva’s willingness to keep himself exposed and take unnecessary risks?

   Definitely more than interesting, the constant circling, switching angles was expected. I’m almost expected a crazy elbow or knee in the clinch.

   I like how many people say that Marquardt, Henderson, or who ever is getting better when no one gives Anderson Silva credit for improving his game. Although we don’t see his grappling, wrestling and jiu-jitsu skills often, it doesn’t mean his all around game is lacking.

   With that said, I’m excited to see if Marquardt can make Maia use his striking game for more than a minute.
3. ironman says:

   August 27, 2009 at 5:03 pm

   Anderson’s grappling game, especially in the context of MMA, is very underrated. It’s improved alot since his early career (especially after the Takase fight). The reality is, people don’t see his improvement because the guy hasn’t lost in ten fights and, moreover, he’s dominated everybody he’s fought.

   When you have guys who lose, there’s a lot of contrast, so you get a good sense of how their improving.

   When you only see Anderson come out for three and a half minutes destroying Forrest Griffin it’s hard to talk about what’s improving, especially when you’re comparing that to, say, the beginning of his UFC career and his fight with Leben. You need to see him get tested, and that hasn’t really happened.

   I’m hoping for Maia vs. Silva, because I think that’s the toughest matchup, especially if Maia continues to show the ability to get his opponents to the ground so easily.