Fedor vs. Bigfoot Silva breakdown!

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  • Jordan23
    SBR MVP
    • 04-26-10
    • 1227

    #1
    Fedor vs. Bigfoot Silva breakdown!
    I think there are so many different ways this fight can play out that it's hard to say one for sure.

    I have read on different sites such as sherdog where a lot of guys are expecting for Fedor to "Zulu" Bigfoot.. now I think it's possible that Fedor could Zulu Bigfoot but I don't really see it happening like that. I don't expect Bigfoot to come out and stand in front of Fedor like he did against Kyle. I think he will learn from his mistakes. It's pretty much safe to say there is a difference between getting tagged on the chin by Fedor and getting tagged on the chin by Kyle. If Fedor hits Bigfoot like that Bigfoot is done for.

    A lot of credit isn't begin given to Bigfoot. And I understand it. But I expect Bigfoot to take this fight to the ground. He is going to want to duplicate what he did in the second round against Kyle. It's easier said than done. But there are big guys who are big and then there are big guys who know how to use their size. Bigfoot knows how to use his size and I expect him to try to take Fedor down and mount him/pound him/sub him. That has to be Bigfoot's focus for this fight. He is going to try to impose his will and win the fight by finish or decision. Something tells me Bigfoot would be happy just to get the win. If he wins 2 out of 3 rounds by cage control I think it would have been a successful fight for him..

    Bigfoot could also try to press Fedor against the cage and use knees like Rogers.

    Now on to Fedor!

    We have covered it already but I expect Fedor to be very aggressive in this fight. I expect him to try to "Zulu" Bigfoot. Fedor is going to have a major speed advantage. He needs to use footwork and come at Bigfoot and try to tag him quickly and tag him hard. Fedor punches in swarms and bunches and if he tags Bigfoot I think the fight is over. I think Fedor is going to want to keep this fight standing. Bigfoot isn't going to be as big of a threat of his back as Werdum was but I imagine Fedor would still be cautious. Fedor could try to implement a takedown or two but for the most part he's going to try to take Bigfoot's head off as quickly as possible.. and I think he will. And if Bigfoot takes Fedor down he needs to be careful because Fedor has been known to pull crazy submissions off his back.

    Winner = Fedor TKO Rd. 2
  • Poppa Catfish
    SBR MVP
    • 09-22-10
    • 3352

    #2
    So how do we squeeze value out of this play?

    I ask because I'm sure as hell fire not going to lay -500 on a paper thin skin fighter who may very well be rusty, coming off only fighting 69 seconds all of last year.

    I'm certainly not enamored with Bigfoot, but he isn't some completely over hyped slouch (dare I say not a can). He easily has the tools to take this to decision, and maybe even to steal one.
    Last edited by Poppa Catfish; 01-09-11, 04:29 AM.
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    • Pratik
      SBR Hustler
      • 09-08-10
      • 89

      #3
      just put a small play on bigfoot you never know whats going to happen.
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      • Vaughany
        SBR Aristocracy
        • 03-07-10
        • 45563

        #4
        Anybody else see a slight facial resemblance between Bigfoot Silva and this Ted Williams "Golden Voice" dude that is all the rage currently!?
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        • lasker
          SBR MVP
          • 01-27-10
          • 1683

          #5
          Fedor is my favorite fighter, but Bigfoot is definitely a top-ten opponent and a stern challenge for anyone. Despite Fedor's experience and success beating much bigger opponents, this the most skilled giant he has fought. Silva uses his reach well to keep opponents at bay in the standup, and he has very good ground skills too. I probably won't be able to resist including Fedor (up to -400, not more) in a few cheap parlays, but I'm not betting a side straight up at these odds.
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          • Jordan23
            SBR MVP
            • 04-26-10
            • 1227

            #6
            Originally posted by Vaughany
            Anybody else see a slight facial resemblance between Bigfoot Silva and this Ted Williams "Golden Voice" dude that is all the rage currently!?
            Great call dude. Bigfoot looks just like that dude! haha
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            • Jordan23
              SBR MVP
              • 04-26-10
              • 1227

              #7
              Originally posted by lasker
              Fedor is my favorite fighter, but Bigfoot is definitely a top-ten opponent and a stern challenge for anyone. Despite Fedor's experience and success beating much bigger opponents, this the most skilled giant he has fought. Silva uses his reach well to keep opponents at bay in the standup, and he has very good ground skills too. I probably won't be able to resist including Fedor (up to -400, not more) in a few cheap parlays, but I'm not betting a side straight up at these odds.
              I agree. And a lot of people aren't factoring in Bigfoot's ability to take this fight to a decision.
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              • sirchadwick1
                SBR MVP
                • 06-02-10
                • 1375

                #8
                I got Bigfoot when he opened at -400. Not because I'm confident he will win this fight, but b/c I feel there is value there. Fedor is obviously one of the all time great HW's, but he is most likely on the decline and finally fighting competition that poses a threat to him. Silva is far from a can, has a solid chin, is tough to take down, and can easily take this fight the distance if he fights cautiously and doesn't let Fedor impose his will. I would love to make a play on Fedor instead, but I just feel his best days are behind him, his price is too high, and we'll see him exposed further in this fight - whether he gets the W or L.
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                • jin2daj
                  SBR Wise Guy
                  • 11-01-09
                  • 816

                  #9
                  im ognna have a little on bigfoot to win. hes a big underdog (rightfully so) and he's never really impressed me but i think fedors gonna have some ringrust (and im also just partly hoping he loses).
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                  • Squareguy
                    SBR Sharp
                    • 12-30-10
                    • 481

                    #10
                    Does SBR ever have MMA lines? Would love to make some easy points
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                    • Jordan23
                      SBR MVP
                      • 04-26-10
                      • 1227

                      #11
                      Originally posted by jin2daj
                      im ognna have a little on bigfoot to win. hes a big underdog (rightfully so) and he's never really impressed me but i think fedors gonna have some ringrust (and im also just partly hoping he loses).
                      I don't really see ring rust being a factor. I think the biggest factor is going to be how much Fedor has really "slowed down".
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                      • JuicedUp
                        SBR MVP
                        • 01-20-10
                        • 3396

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Squareguy
                        Does SBR ever have MMA lines? Would love to make some easy points
                        yes, for the UFC events they usually do. For strikeforce or the smaller events you might have to ask them to put lines up.
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                        • Varker
                          SBR Sharp
                          • 04-03-10
                          • 283

                          #13
                          i see fedor using his handspeed to drop bigfoot then finish him on the ground. Bigfoot can only win this if he gets the fight to the ground where he can work the ground and pound.
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                          • Poppa Catfish
                            SBR MVP
                            • 09-22-10
                            • 3352

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Jordan23
                            I agree. And a lot of people aren't factoring in Bigfoot's ability to take this fight to a decision.
                            He is a tough guy for sure, and this seems very likely actually. Hopefully people continue to overlook this angle and we get odds on it.
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                            • Squareguy
                              SBR Sharp
                              • 12-30-10
                              • 481

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Jordan23
                              I don't really see ring rust being a factor. I think the biggest factor is going to be how much Fedor has really "slowed down".
                              He brought in Mousasi's striking coach, and supposedly a guy of Silva's height/weight to spar with.

                              I don't think he is quite out of his physical prime, but he sure as heck needs to get to a good camp if he wants to compete with the world.

                              I don't think fighting is his priority anymore.
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                              • playa420
                                SBR Wise Guy
                                • 03-09-08
                                • 881

                                #16
                                should be an easy fight for fedor, it looks like the first round matchups where set up so we can see the reem vs fedor in the semis!
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                                • Vaughany
                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                  • 03-07-10
                                  • 45563

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Poppa Catfish
                                  He is a tough guy for sure, and this seems very likely actually. Hopefully people continue to overlook this angle and we get odds on it.
                                  Yeah didnt he get absolute pounded on by Kyle and survive? I'd take the Over2.5 at decent odds.
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                                  • The HOFF
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 07-02-08
                                    • 4847

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by lasker
                                    Despite Fedor's experience and success beating much bigger opponents, this the most skilled giant he has fought.
                                    What about... Hong Man Choi?
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                                    • urge2kill
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 10-27-09
                                      • 1722

                                      #19
                                      Surviving a pounding by Fedor is a lot different than surviving one by Kyle.
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                                      • Jordan23
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                                        • 04-26-10
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by urge2kill
                                        Surviving a pounding by Fedor is a lot different than surviving one by Kyle.
                                        That's exactly what I'm saying. But still, Bigfoot has the ability to take this fight to a decision.
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                                        • Pride>UFC
                                          Restricted User
                                          • 11-09-09
                                          • 1013

                                          #21
                                          Fedor = can crusher
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                                          • Jordan23
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                                            • 04-26-10
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                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by Pride>UFC
                                            Fedor = can crusher
                                            You = Retard
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                                            • Vrakas
                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                              • 02-27-10
                                              • 627

                                              #23
                                              this is a no brainer.fedor wins 100% of the time.the fight could go to the second round because bigfoot can take a beating.
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                                              • SweatySombrero
                                                SBR High Roller
                                                • 03-20-10
                                                • 140

                                                #24
                                                Does SBR ever have MMA lines? Would love to make some easy points





                                                o yeah, they have them all the time.
                                                Last edited by SweatySombrero; 01-10-11, 08:17 PM. Reason: disaster
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                                                • omalley21
                                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                                  • 11-08-10
                                                  • 908

                                                  #25
                                                  The fact that Fedor is coming off of a loss is huge. He is gonna ******* destroy Bigfoot. Then he will open as a small favorite over THE REEM. At which point I will bet everything I have on THE REEM.
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