Does Michael Bisping have a shot against Dan Henderson?
The consensus seems to be no. He’s the biggest underdog of the three main fights at UFC 100 (according to Vegas) and most pro fighters are taking Hendo in that fight. I think Henderson has been less than impressive in his last two bouts. The nicest moves he had against Rich Franklin were illegal (eye poke, head butt) and even that was a controversial win. And he’s no spring chicken at age 39.
Bisping has good stand-up and has never been stopped. His only loss is a split-decision to Rashad Evans. Of course, there’s also the phantom win over Matt Hamill, which should’ve been a loss. Still, he's a younger guy with a promising future. He should be a good threat for Henderson, right?
When you compare the resumes of the two it’s not even close. Henderson’s reads like a who’s who of MMA legends. Just in the UFC he’s fought Anderson Silva, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Rich Franklin. Three legends in four fights and if you go back to his PRIDE days the list goes on and on and on.
I think you can make a case for Alves. I think you can make a case for Mir (although not as much as some think). So, maybe it does make sense that Bisping is the biggest underdog of the three.
(Dan Henderson photo courtesy of Zuffa, Inc.)
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I don't know...I kindof feel the opposite way. I feel like Bisping probably has the best chance to pull the upset, Mir next and then Alves. I think all of those guys have somewhat of a shot, but I kindof think that Alves has the smallest possibility for an upset, but I can't say I'm terribly sure about any of those 3 fights. Now as far as who I'm rooting for, that's a different story. The Ultimate Fighter show served only to make me like Bisping less. I liked him a good deal before the show, but his attitude with Demarques really changed my opinion of him. By the end of that show, it seemed like Henderson was the father figure for EVERYONE. I've always loved Hendo...I can't really imagine how anyone could dislike him even if he might not be everyone's favorite. No real love for the other four fighters, and although I'm hoping Mir pulls the upset, I really dislike him as a human being. He was another one that got exposed by the Ultimate Fighter show as not being the kind of guy I'd want to hang out with. Indifferent towards Alves and St Pierre. One thing's certain though, it should be pretty freaking good!!!!
Posted by: Nicholas Sadaka | July 4, 2009 1:42 PM
Here's my fight predictions. We'll see how far off I am next week. :-)
Mir by submission/decision. Either Brock will tap or gas out. A disclaimer though, if Mir tries to stand again with Lesnar, he'll lose.
Alvez by tko over GSP---I'd like to see GSP win to set up a fight with Anderson. But, I just got this feeling GSP is poised for a let down. Alvez better make weight this time too.
And, I got to take Hendo. He is America's last chance to score a win in the US-UK battle. He's also a better rounded fighter.
Posted by: Ballz Mahoney | July 6, 2009 4:19 PM
I didn't mind Bisping before I watched him coach on TUF, now I strongly dislike the little minge and I hope he gets KTFO. I think Hendo will make my wish come true.
I give The Count a 20% chance of winning.
Posted by: Corey | July 7, 2009 1:28 PM
bisping is a douche and will lose. brock, i don't like that dude either and im a big fan of mir but i still see the fight as a 50/50 with the only way i see mir winning is by sub. Gsp all teh way
Posted by: riffmasta | July 7, 2009 6:04 PM
I want St. Pierre to win, but Alves has HUGE power. GSP better real careful against this guy...
Posted by: Kyle | July 10, 2009 12:43 PM
No. Bisping has no shot against Hendo. Bisping does have decent stand up but it is nothing that Hendo hasn't seen before. Hendo has been fighting top level fighters for years now, 'The Count' is too wet behind the ears still.
Hendo TKO
Posted by: Demon | July 11, 2009 11:11 AM
I guess that answers that question.
Is bisbing still sleeping?
It would be great to see anderson silva beat forrest and then have Hendo take the belt from Silva.
Posted by: adam | July 14, 2009 10:45 AM