Hypothetical Matchup: Bendo vs Lima

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: January 14, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Former UFC lightweight champ is talking about going up to welterweight.
As such, who would win?
Benson Henderson
?
or Bellator welterweight champ
Douglas Lima
?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Norway
Date: January 14, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

I have a feeling Bendo would grind out a decision, but it`s hard to say. I give it to Bendo though.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: January 14, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Lima, way too big. Lima could fight at MW if he wanted. Bendo is one of those guys who's big for his weight-class but a lil too small for the higher weight-class. I think Lima has improved his physical game meaning he could stuff Bendo's takedowns. On the feet, Lima tears Bendo apart.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jorge P
Date: January 14, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Bendo by decisions is always the right answer. Just playing the percentages.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: thedoop
Date: January 14, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Bendo DEC/SUB

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: January 14, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Jorge P said:
Bendo by decisions is always the right answer. Just playing the percentages.
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But what high-level welterweights has he beat?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jorge P
Date: January 14, 2015 at 02:06 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

CopperHeart said:
But what high-level welterweights has he beat?
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What high level welter weights has he lost to?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: January 14, 2015 at 02:16 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Jorge P said:
What high level welter weights has he lost to?
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My point exactly. He doesn't know how he'll feel in a real fight against a much bigger and stronger opponent.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: KZUFCchamp2013
Date: January 14, 2015 at 03:06 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/hypothetical-matchup-bendo-vs-lima.65152/

Lima KOs him and loses a split decision