Not saying these guys would beat Silva, but they're the most interesting match ups based on the way they fight, this is at 185, 205 opens up way more choices of course
1. Mousasi - The only guy at 185 that would not be scared to stand with Silva and has the skills to match him, Mousasi fights at 205, but really shoudnt and says he would fight 185 again, this is the match up I would most like to see in MMA right now, Mousasi has never been dropped and has hung with K-1 HW's, the guy is highly skilled and is super calm, And1's juking and jiving wouldnt bother him
2. Jacare - The most dynamic and explosive BJJ guy in the world right now, he isnt Maia who has no takedowns and isnt athletic, he has the takedowns and bjj to sub anyone in the world, only issue is he has been 'chinny' in the past and Silva can put his lights out quickly
3. Sonnen - Easy match to make, basically Chael blew what would be one of the greatest wins ever by letting his guard down and getting triangled...again, Silva had bad ribs, explains a lot, I don't see Sonnen pulling off another performance like that again, but he will get a shot I assume
4. Hendo - He won the first round against Silva, than started standing and wanging, got caught and choked out, Dan woulkd have to be disciplined enough to stick to takedown, wall and stall, etc...to win it, he has the skills, the fight would be better at 205 for Dan, but he wants this rematch and will do it at 185
5a. Palhares - Match up wise, he has a strong chance against Silva, he has takedowns and a nasty heel hook, if he slaps that on And1 he will wise it was Chonan at the end of his leg again, Palhares might take that thi\ng home and put it over his fireplace
5b. Lombard - An oxe, strong with world class judo, bjj black belt, hits like a truck and has the chin needed to surivive, he won't stand with Silva though, he didnt want to stand with Alexander. Has a chance to decisios Silva with takedowns and good sub defense, his cardio would probably fail him though in the later rounds, but I would love to watch
1. Mousasi - The only guy at 185 that would not be scared to stand with Silva and has the skills to match him, Mousasi fights at 205, but really shoudnt and says he would fight 185 again, this is the match up I would most like to see in MMA right now, Mousasi has never been dropped and has hung with K-1 HW's, the guy is highly skilled and is super calm, And1's juking and jiving wouldnt bother him
2. Jacare - The most dynamic and explosive BJJ guy in the world right now, he isnt Maia who has no takedowns and isnt athletic, he has the takedowns and bjj to sub anyone in the world, only issue is he has been 'chinny' in the past and Silva can put his lights out quickly
3. Sonnen - Easy match to make, basically Chael blew what would be one of the greatest wins ever by letting his guard down and getting triangled...again, Silva had bad ribs, explains a lot, I don't see Sonnen pulling off another performance like that again, but he will get a shot I assume
4. Hendo - He won the first round against Silva, than started standing and wanging, got caught and choked out, Dan woulkd have to be disciplined enough to stick to takedown, wall and stall, etc...to win it, he has the skills, the fight would be better at 205 for Dan, but he wants this rematch and will do it at 185
5a. Palhares - Match up wise, he has a strong chance against Silva, he has takedowns and a nasty heel hook, if he slaps that on And1 he will wise it was Chonan at the end of his leg again, Palhares might take that thi\ng home and put it over his fireplace
5b. Lombard - An oxe, strong with world class judo, bjj black belt, hits like a truck and has the chin needed to surivive, he won't stand with Silva though, he didnt want to stand with Alexander. Has a chance to decisios Silva with takedowns and good sub defense, his cardio would probably fail him though in the later rounds, but I would love to watch
