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[Grapplepit28]

This has come up as a possibility recently as well as in the past, and Hughes has mentioned it more than once. What does everyone think? I know it seems that Anderson is unstoppable right now, but where do you guys think Matt's chances lie if he were to move up to 185?

[TN94z]

I actually think Matt has a descent chance. I know I will get jumped for saying that. I mean Hughes is one of the best at takedowns. If he gets Silva on the ground, I think he can over power him. I know that Silva has a good ground game, but i think that Hughes is strong enough to counter that. That is just my opinion.

[southsider]

I think Hughes has a chance, but definitely not the striking by far
We'll see how badly he beats Serra first

[TN94z]

I totally agree with that. I don't see too many people in the UFC on Anderson's striking level.

[Grapplepit28]

Originally Posted by TN94z

I totally agree with that. I don't see too many people in the UFC on Anderson's striking level.

I don't think there are many people anywhere that are on Anderson's striking level. That would definitely not be Hughes's gameplan here. As was mentioned earlier, Anderson has trouble with strong, agressive wrestlers with good grappling ability and ground and pound. I don't think there's anyone better than Hughes as far as that description goes. Rich's two biggest problems in his fights with Silva were his training camp and his being overpowered by Anderson's clinch and body control. Those are two areas where Hughes would not suffer. I've never had the chance to train with Hughes personally but from what I understand, there are not a lot of fighters anywhere as strong as he is, at any weight. I feel like Hughes would do a much better job than Rich at controlling Anderson's body and getting the fight to the ground. Then it would simply be Hughes and his incredible aggressive control from the top and legendary ground and pound versus Anderson and his very impressive, but not world class work on the ground. This would be a phenominal matchup of styles and probably the most interesting fight I can foresee in the near future for Anderson. If I had to bet against Silva, I think this is the matchup I would want. Let me know what you guys think.

[southsider]

A.Silva's BJJ black belt though, we'll be able to hold his own on the ground. I don't how effective Hughes will be if he moves up a weight class, with A. Silva being a lean middleweight, and Hughes putting on weight.
...might slow him down. But you're right though, Hughes' GnP and wrestling are strong and could be the deciding factor.

[DMoney]

I believe matt hughes would likely win the fight. I've said it before that if someone with great ground skills goes up against Anderson Silva they would beat him. Lutter exposed that when he fought him.Anderson Silva is very succeptable to the the takedown.He does have some ju-jitsu skills but not that much. I believe if Hughes gets him down Hughes would beat him down.

[DMoney]

If Hughes doesn't beat Anderson Silva then in my opinion Dan Henderson will.I think Dan Henderson is alot stronger and more skilled with groung "n" pound then Hughes.

[XitdiesXtodayX]

I really dont see how Hughes would stand a chance against Silva.The reach advantage Silva has on him is insane which would give Silva a even bigger advantage standing then he already had.Also Hughes may be good on the ground but Silvas no slouch either.I see this fight ending in round 2 via TKO by Silva.

[error2k5]

I think by now matt realizes changing weightclasses to fight anderson silva may not be such a bright idea.