If this was a film then the script would be perfect: the biggest underdog in UFC main event history, the man who helped make the sport, the man on the verge of retirement; that man takes one last fight - against the greatest of all time. He takes that fight and wins pulling off the biggest upset in MMA history. It sounds perfect. It would be an MMA fairy-tale. Unfortunately for Bonnar this is not a film. This is real life and he will be in the cage with perhaps the greatest martial artist who has ever lived. It would be bordering on madness to pick against Silva in this one. Yes Bonnar is bigger, yes he has nothing to lose but Silva is just too talented. Bonnar has never been stopped by submission or strikes but I think that will change this one. Prediction: I am predicting this one to go two very exciting rounds before Silva stops him in the third. No fairy tale ending for Bonnar but there is no shame in losing to Silva. Bonnar can go into retirement with his head held high.
Chris, 25, was born in Leeds in the North of England but grew up in Kilburn in North West London. He graduated from the University of Leeds in Philosophy and English and has recently completed an MA there in Writing for Performance and Publication. His interests include philosophy, reading, writing (sketches, tv scripts, short stories) hip hop and Stewart Lee. A life long sports fan his focuses are on Football, Boxing, Rugby League and Mixed Martial Arts.
Drop him an email for any questions or potential writing collaborations on c.p.oconnor@leeds.ac.uk