Simple fact. Neither Henderson or Nate are PPV draws, and A Silva is notiorious for his poor PPV draws and Zuffa cannot let him headline a PPV event again. Plus, putting on a A Silva vs Hendo/Nate match is extremely expensive to Zuffa. A Silva's next fight at 185 will have to be a co-main event in the distant future.
They need to face each other, the winner will be a deserving #1 contender.
Anderson is probably a little bit better after that Forrest demolition. BJ brought in a ton of viewers and so did Forrest, about 1 million bought UFC101. And all of them saw the massive beatdown that occurred.
Not saying he's a huge draw. But it's probably safe to assume he's better than he was before given UFC 101. I'd put him on a card headlining with a very strong #2 fight and see what happens.
Anderson is becoming a very strong draw. anyone who knows a little about MMA knows he is one of the best. and no matter who he fights people will watch to see him clown someone.
DannyOcean - Anderson is probably a little bit better after that Forrest demolition. BJ brought in a ton of viewers and so did Forrest, about 1 million bought UFC101. And all of them saw the massive beatdown that occurred.
Not saying he's a huge draw. But it's probably safe to assume he's better than he was before given UFC 101. I'd put him on a card headlining with a very strong #2 fight and see what happens.
This is correct, and also to piggyback on this take the 1.7 million people who bought UFC 100 and saw Henderson scramble Bispings brains.
So Henderson/Silva are both coming off HUGE knockout wins that were seen by a lot of people. It could sell plenty
Silva/Hendo 2 would do very well on PPV.
Definitely the most in history of UFC MW division, in terms of the bout drawing the majority of the buys.
Point "A" is searches for "Dan Henderson" after he beat Rich Franklin. Point "B" is after he KO'd Bisping. He's a bit more popular now, wouldn't you say?
I think people are interested in both Hendo and Anderson after their last performances, and the fight has a good story to sell.