Anyone else like this play? Wiman has vastly improved since his TUF appearance, but I don't think this is a good matchup for 'Handsome'. I was completely caught off guard watching the Siver vs Sotiropoulos fight. I honestly did not expect Siver to be able to consistently stop the Australian's relentless takedowns. A lot of this was good game planning from his team, but it also goes to show that the German's wrestling has improved significantly. Plain and simple, Wiman will not be able to get Siver to the mat. This might not be his gameplan anyways, but if he starts getting tagged on the outside by the unorthodox German kickboxer, he won't have any viable options other than to stand and bang back. Wiman was able to take down/rough up Cole Miller, but Siver is a shorter/stockier guy...won't happen. This is going to be a stand up fight. And while Wiman is a good striker with knockout power, Siver is much more experienced and technical. The German will outwork the good looking kid from Oklahoma and more than likely win by decision. Good luck.
Lay the -130 and take your chances with Dennis Siver. He will win by unanimous decision 30-27 29-28 29-28.
Lay the -130 and take your chances with Dennis Siver. He will win by unanimous decision 30-27 29-28 29-28.
I know a lot of people on here are all about wiman. At first I didn't understand it, but now I do. Yet I still think this is Siver's fight to lose, and I don't like a play on wiman, but rather find a play on siver enticing. I do think this fight will play out on the feet where siver has a clear advantage. Matt does have some power, but I have a hard time seeing him getting the better of siver on the feet. Furthermore, I actually think Siver has better ground work than wiman. People will call me crazy for saying that, but if siver does get taken down, I think he pops right back up or threatens with subs. I also think he will be very hard to get down. Like Ladle said, Wiman's tds are much better than Gsot's. Yet I think outside of Laynard, Siver has done very well with his tdd. I don't think wiman is that good a wrestler to consistently take siver down and keep him there. If I give wiman any shot, its to win via a flash KO. I don't think he will win a decision or get a sub on siver My main concern though is if siver fades in the latter part of the fight, where his striking is not as crisp and his tdd/scrambles are lacking energy - I could see wiman having an advantage in all areas of the fight if siver gasses. Overall I think it will be dominant UD or tko for siver. I also think that line isn't too bad for siver. I wish I would have got on him sooner, and I stil haven't pulled the trigger. Yet I feel that even around -140 siver is appealing. I won't be going crazy on this fight like I probably will be with Cruz, but I will probably make a line or double the line play on siver. GL to everyone on this fight!
