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Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva
Main Event | Heavyweight | 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
Free movement (footwork, head movement etc) - Big Advantage to Hunt here, against the slower, more plodding Silva it will be imperative that hunt use angles and solid footwork to move in and out of boxing range with Silva, who will hold a 8 inch reach advantage. Advantage Hunt.
Wrestling - The last and only time I've seen Silva wrestle was his pummeling of Fedor Emelianenko, while Hunt has shown average take-down defense for a heavy weight, however if Silva is able to clinch Hunt up against the fence I think he will have an easier time finishing than Hunt will have defending. Slight edge to Bigfoot.
Striking - If it was not for Hunt's granite chin this might be even or a slight edge to Bigfoot as he hits as hard as they come for a heavyweight. However Hunt's a bit more technical with his strikes, has good low kicks, decent power himself and the chin to keep him up to negate some of Bigfoot's power. Edge to Hunt.
Grappling - Huge advantage for Bigfoot here, Silva is light years ahead of Hunt in terms of pure BJJ. Advantage Silva.
Cardio - For being as large as he is and for considering the power he puts behind his punches I'd save Bigfoot is quite a bit above average cardio for a heavy weight while I feel like Hunt would fall under the average by a bit. Edge to Silva.
Athleticism - Both men are probably below average, Silva mostly because he is massive and Hunt because he is old. Even.
Prediction - If Silva uses his size and strength advantage to bully Hunt into the cage and drag his feet out from under him he has a good chance to submit hunt or TKO him with ground and pound. Hunt is not that hard to take-down but I have a feeling Bigfoot will struggle a bit standing, try to wrestle and fail and get knocked out towards the end of the first round. Might be picking with my heart a bit more than my head here, so beware. Hunt via KO end of round 1.