Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz: Analysis and Prediction
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Anderson Silva (2-1, 1KO) vs Tito Ortiz (DEBUT)
Cruiserweight (200)
Anderson Silva
If you don’t know Anderson Silva by now, go and watch a highlight reel on YouTube. It doesn’t matter if you’re solely a boxing fanatic, the Spider transcends combat sports divisions with his insane skillset. With a recent victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Anderson Silva is a far easier fighter to gauge. Sure, Chavez Jr is a continual disappointment, but he is also a former world champion with tons of experience against top boxers. Silva didn’t offer much volume (as was the case during his MMA career) but his efficient shot selection and timing transferred over to the squared circle. The issue for most fighters against Silva is their inability to tie him down. At range, Silva’s reach advantage wins the jabbing war. When Silva finds himself in the pocket, he effortlessly pushes an opponent’s head down or ties their hands as he slides out the back door. What a majestic fighter.
Tito Ortiz
Former Huntington Beach City Councilman, Tito Ortiz, was a legend throughout his MMA career. On the one hand, Tito Ortiz was the original MMA bad boy and secured huge results over Wanderlei Silva, Ken Shamrock, Vitor Belfort and Forrest Griffin. On the other, Tito is most notorious for his verbal diarrhoea and his roasting at the hands of Chael Sonnen. The bread and butter of Tito’s career has always been his wrestling. A dominating top game paved the way for brutal flurries of ground and pound before an eventual submission opened up. The power remains in Tito’s hands, but finishing Chuck Liddell these days is NOT an achievement. It looked like the Ice Man was fighting under the water, buoyed by a chin made of Rice Krispies. Awkward footwork, no head movement and telegraphed shots will all see Tito struggle to find any significant offence. His ability to create an ugly fight and clinch up Silva is a possibility, especially with his extra size after missing weight, but it’s unlikely.
Predicted Result: Silva TKO Round 4
With a recent victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Anderson Silva is a far easier fighter to gauge. Silva didn’t offer much volume (as was the case during his MMA career) but his efficient shot selection and timing transferred over to the squared circle. At range, Silva’s reach advantage wins the jabbing war. When Silva finds himself in the pocket, he effortlessly pushes an opponent’s head down or ties their hands as he slides out the back door. The bread and butter of Tito’s career has always been his wrestling. The power remains in Tito’s hands, but finishing Chuck Liddell these days is NOT an achievement. Awkward footwork, no head movement and telegraphed shots will all see Tito struggle to find any significant offence. His ability to create an ugly fight and clinch up Silva is a possibility, especially with his extra size after missing weight, but it’s unlikely.
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