http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/4/22/848933/michael-bisping-slams-ufc-97-main Oh no he di-nt! Michael Bisping is putting the cart before the horse here a little bit, considering the road to Anderson Silva leads through an impending fight with Dan Henderson (in which Bisping will be the underdog). Still, it is nice to have someone with a personality in the division. Silva used to be a cool/funny/humble but lately he has been acting like an asshole.
I hate Bisping. I hope Hendo knocks him the fuck out. In the stand up, Bisping might be more technical but he is still inferior to Hendo. And on the ground, it isn't even close. I told one of Hendo's buddies to tell Dan to knock Bisping the fuck out because he talks to much.
Bisping is going to have a lot of trouble with Hendo. I just don't know what he has for him. The only advantage Bisping has going into that fight is speed. Or perhaps desire as well. Bisping's striking isn't better than Franklin's, and Danny survived that fight pretty much unscathed. His wrestling isn't better than Jackson's, and Hendo almost won a decision in that one. And his Jits isn't close to Palhares, and we saw what happened there (though allegations of greasing floated around a bit). Add to that the fact that Hendo is basically impossible to KO and Bisping will be in for a long three rounds. I guess he'll stick and run and try to out-point him, as he did with Leben.
Bisping and Franklin have different styles and aggressiveness. btw. Dan had injured ribs, from the Franklin body-kicks, which hampered his breathing in round 3 and maybe some of round 2. That probably would be his plan. He will keep his distance and counter strike, and Bisping probably does have better cardio. It can be pretty boring, like Bisping vs. Leben, especially when Leben doesn't seem to be really impacted by the blows. I'm not sure Hendo will be much more affected by Bisping jabs either. Anyway, Dan's best shot is to take the fight to the ground.
I want Bisping to win cause I am a fan but I have to pretty much agree with everything said here. Bisping doesnt have one area that is superior enough to beat Henderson. I think Hendo finishes Bisping with some ground and pound, I hope I am wrong though.
