Prime,
We've been through this road before, if I remember correctly, when discussing the idea that Fedor had anything left in his tank.
What you wrote above are but mere assumptions.
When has Anderson had to display his full prowess or physical capacity?
When have you seen him go full force on anyone?
I'll tell you: NEVER
Anderson sleeps through most fights..
Machida and Anderson spend much time training together and I highly doubt any of those guys you mentioned would be that much of a problem for him.
Let me give you an example of why I think your assumptions are highly flawed..
Forrest Griffin defeated: Rampage, Shogun, Sonnen, Ortiz etc..
Silva not only defeated Griffin in the first round via striking, but made it look easy..
Don't underestimate a guy that enjoys a fat paycheck by not having to add a little weight to play at a different weight class, for a guy that has no power or the ability to hang with guys that merely outweigh him by a few pounds.
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Oh and...
lol...
i know bro.... i like anderson... but!
it is what it is... yes he beat griffen... lol... like that says a lot...
griffen is an ok fighter but not a top fighter...
and silva sleeps thru most of his fights yes, because in that division there is not so much competition for him, like there would be in light heavy.. and silva knows this!!! that is why he stays there.. smart man!
when fighting a tough strong guy a wrestler, silva was in big trouble... or have you not seen the sonnen fight?
you can say all you want , but up until the briljant triangle, silva was getting an assbeating... imagine what rashad would do to him!
and i believe the question was Jones vs Anderson..... Jones will kill anderson... anderson is just NOT a naturally strong guy.... he is fragile built...
and a healthy Shogun will give him hell! as will Hendo, even Machida can give him trouble..
but Jones?
Jones is a twat i do not even like him, but he is a very talented and strong fighter....
just look at the guys jones beat.... and he beat them all by ko or tko i believe....
this is my opinion... i could be wrong offcourse.....
but i donīt think so....