Wand vs. Franklin

[youngkrz]

Wand all the way. Rich is on the bottom of the entire UFC light heavy. He's not gonna get better, and hes not that talented. Theres too many young and talented guys coming. If Franklin loses say "bye-bye" to his career

Then again if he gets a few wins in a fow(which wont happen) He might make a comeback

[allBthere]

I don't know at all. The only thing that pops in my mind is this; hasn't franklin had a big layoff? I could be wrong, but I don't remember hearing about him fighting in a good while. If that's the case, I'll give Silva some benefit of the doubt - I'm a bit out of the loop on this one though - I though Silva wanted to move down to middleweight no?

I think Franklin might have a nice reach advantage and keep him on the outside and decision it - but if Silva can bum rush him and go crazy on him like he did to Jardine (top tier guy) - sure, he might be able to knock Rich's arse out.

[sven]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

If that's the case, I'll give Silva some benefit of the doubt - I'm a bit out of the loop on this one though - I though Silva wanted to move down to middleweight no?

This fight is at a catchweight to help Wand get used to the cut to 185. I think they are fighting at 195.


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[DueceDiggla]

Quote: Originally Posted by youngkrz

Wand all the way. Rich is on the bottom of the entire UFC light heavy. He's not gonna get better, and hes not that talented. Theres too many young and talented guys coming. If Franklin loses say "bye-bye" to his career Then again if he gets a few wins in a fow(which wont happen) He might make a comeback

Are you serious?

[Scoop_Brady]

Quote: Originally Posted by allBthere

I don't know at all. The only thing that pops in my mind is this; hasn't franklin had a big layoff? I could be wrong, but I don't remember hearing about him fighting in a good while. If that's the case, I'll give Silva some benefit of the doubt - I'm a bit out of the loop on this one though - I though Silva wanted to move down to middleweight no? I think Franklin might have a nice reach advantage and keep him on the outside and decision it - but if Silva can bum rush him and go crazy on him like he did to Jardine (top tier guy) - sure, he might be able to knock Rich's arse out.

January was UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson so it's only been 4 month since his last fight. I wouldn't call that a big layoff.

This is a fight I'm not that thrilled about. I like both guys and the loser of this fight is in trouble.

[mgoblue]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoop_Brady

January was UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson so it's only been 4 month since his last fight. I wouldn't call that a big layoff. This is a fight I'm not that thrilled about. I like both guys and the loser of this fight is in trouble.

I wouldn't think Franklin's anywhere near trouble compared to Silva. Wandy's lost quite a few lately. Franklin's only lost twice to Anderson Silva and once to Henderson, pretty respectable.

Granted Silva's lost to quality competition, but 4 out of his last 5 is pretty bad.

[allBthere]

Quote: Originally Posted by Scoop_Brady

January was UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson so it's only been 4 month since his last fight. I wouldn't call that a big layoff. This is a fight I'm not that thrilled about. I like both guys and the loser of this fight is in trouble.

when is this fight supposed to happen?

what is Wand can thai clinch Franklin?

More than anything, I just think this is a great match-up which could make for a great fight. I don't think Franklin can flat out KO Wand especially in the first round, so he won't get rampaged imo. But either guy can win really.

[youngkrz]

Quote: Originally Posted by DueceDiggla

Are you serious?

Yes im serious. If you think Franklin is on top of the light heavy weight rankings, you crazy. Rashad, Quinton, Forrest, Machida, Shogun, Thiago. They all way better than Franklin. Franklins nothing special and you got nothing to prove me wrong. And dont try mentioning one fight where franklin got a tko cause thats weak. All these guys got a **** load of ko's and tko's, and they way talented. AMEN